Tag axle problems

[phrevilo70]

We have just purchased our first MH, 93 Coachmen Royal 36'. Had the front end alignment done and the tech told me that the rubber bushings between the drive axle and the tag axle needs to be replaced. Does anyone know what he is talking about? Can this be done by me or do I have to take it somewhere and have it done? How would I find out the chassis info on the what axles I have under this rig. All I know is that it is on a Ford chassis, 1993 I think. Any help will be greatly aprreciated.

[Nick-B]

Hi phrevilo70, and Welcome to the Forum!

There are a couple different things that the tech could be talking about so I would suggest you have him actually SHOW you the parts he says need replacing.

First, there are no bushings between the drive and tag axles so there is some sort of misunderstanding there.

Im guessing he is either referring to the sway bar bushings, cheap and easy to replace and commonly need replacing on older coaches - or the rubber "spring blocks" that your tag axle is suspended by - less likely.

Here is a bit of info on the rear sway bar bushings.
F53 rear sway bar bushings causing excessive sway - iRV2 Forums

Those axle mount bushings may be hard to find locally but there is a seller on eBay that carries them. The end link bushings should be available from any auto parts store. Tell them it is for a Ford F53 "stripped chassis".

If you can turn a wrench, you can do it yourself.

Enjoy your new motorhome!

[phrevilo70]

That must be what he was pointing to between the axles. They are about 4 to 5 inches square and vulcanized between two steel pieces. there is a set in front and one set behind the 4 inch sq tube that they are bolted on. Looks like there are about 8 bolts to take out. They do look a little rough, coming apart, etc. Is this a simple fix?

[LVJ58]

I believe those are called rubber "shear springs" if I'm not mistaken. You probably have the MOR/ryde suspension on your tag axle.
Here's their site: MOR/ryde - Products - Suspensions - Motorhomes

When you access their site, click on the small picture showing the suspension system to enlarge it.

Good luck

[Russ & Dana]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVJ58 I believe those are called rubber "shear springs" if I'm not mistaken. You probably have the MOR/ryde suspension on your tag axle. Here's their site: MOR/ryde - Products - Suspensions - Motorhomes When you access their site, click on the small picture showing the suspension system to enlarge it. Good luck

If it is a mor/ryde tag axle it is called a rubber spring assembly.

I just replace them on my 2000 Dolphin. i took about 45 min per side with my 14 yr old son helping me. I can be done at home.