I've read and learned much on irv2 over the years. I'm very grateful. So I'd like to share something I did on a 2002 40' HR Endeavor.
I discovered the drivers side rear shocks had busted the mounting studs. They had come out of the 1" hole they were very poorly welded into. The mechanics wanted $1300 for re-welding to repair it.
Instead I ordered several grade 5 1" x 4" bolts. I had a machinist with his CNC machine returned the bolts as in the pics below so I could bolt them back on. I cleaned out the hole with a dremel. Cost about $175 parts and labor, and I put them back on.
Broken stud
Machined bolt
on shock
Bolt mounted shock
The machinist has saved my program so I can get more if i need. But I had 2 extra made for the price I paid.
Unfortunately it hasn't repaired my extreme swaying problem after I make tight 90 degree turns at city corners. Feels like the back end is wandering back and forth and if I stop for a couple minutes and drive away it's gone.
Wide turns no problem. New tires, balanced, suspension and steering components checked.
Travels at 65 mph on highways in cross winds with no problem. Going to Colton's garage in LA Monday to find out, the local San Diego mechanic can't solve it.