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Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-26-2019, 08:44 AM
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Posted By mackwrench
I guess this means I won't be getting my check...

I guess this means I won't be getting my check for 20 year old ball joint failure.....

That's a real buzz killer, and right here at the holidays.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-21-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
All 4 ball joints in a set = $1200 from Spartan. ...

All 4 ball joints in a set = $1200 from Spartan.
I searched everywhere for them.
Add 40/60 bucks for wheel seals, 20 bucks for synthetic gear oil in hubs, I diy it....

I just replaced mine...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-17-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
..... wondering if I can get Spartan to send me a...

..... wondering if I can get Spartan to send me a check for the cost of my now replaced Ball joints.....

Send me a check!, I'll even settle for parts credit! Ha-ha

I'm thinking that either the...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-14-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
1. You'll need a pair of 10 ton short jackstands,...

1. You'll need a pair of 10 ton short jackstands, place them under main crossmember between a-arms, you'll a way to remove the wheel lug nuts, wheel hub nut socket size 2 5/8", some basic hand tools,...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-11-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
My Ball joints are new, I just replaced them....

My Ball joints are new, I just replaced them. Would have been awesome to have done this before I installed them...

But next free day I get I'm going to do this.
Thanks for the info and pics
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-11-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Now you have my attention! Can you post pics?...

Now you have my attention! Can you post pics? What size zerk fitting did you use? I know there pipe thread, drill size, was it difficult to drill?....I'm all over this.
Do tell, inquiring minds want...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-09-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
If it's the same Reyco IFS it'll fit....the ball...

If it's the same Reyco IFS it'll fit....the ball joints in the picture look just like them
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-09-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
I do like the fact that they appear to be...

I do like the fact that they appear to be polyurethane and not the this rubber wanna be boot like the ones I just installed.
I wonder if I could place these OVER the existing boot....
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-09-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
I don't see how filling the boot area with grease...

I don't see how filling the boot area with grease will lube the ball socket area. There's a minimum amount of clearance between the ball and socket. Perhaps 4/5 thousands of and inch.

Without the...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-09-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Hmm...I think that's ok, but only if you're 100%...

Hmm...I think that's ok, but only if you're 100% certain your Ball joints are good.

Be a good deal for a newer coach that's just starting to show boot deterioration. Once the boots are gone what...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-07-2018, 04:57 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Not sure I understand....I replaced entire ball...

Not sure I understand....I replaced entire ball joint. I know of no aftermarket boot.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-28-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
....I never really thought about getting the...

....I never really thought about getting the tool. After searching here and talking to others that done it, the weld on nut is the best way to remove them.

Yes, I used a 1/2" Ingersoll Rand impact...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-26-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Here's link to another thread where a poster here...

Here's link to another thread where a poster here jumped on this....he add several pictures
...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-26-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
No I didn't use the spanner tool. After welding...

No I didn't use the spanner tool. After welding the nuts to joints and then running them out with impact wrench, it doesn't appear that they're super tight in the spindle.

Once joints were out of...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-25-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Spindle216389

Spindle216389
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-25-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
I'm now in the "new Ball joints" camp.... did it...

I'm now in the "new Ball joints" camp.... did it myself.

I thought I only had one upper joint that was super worn, but once I got it apart all 4 were very excessive worn, loose and sloppy.

Not...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-08-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Are the rubber boots around ball joints still...

Are the rubber boots around ball joints still intact? If not try spraying some lube, WD-40 or the like at the "boot" area and see if the noise changes...if so, there's your answer...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-10-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Also here is link to Reyco Spartan IFS Product...

Also here is link to Reyco Spartan IFS Product training / technical trouble shooting and alignment procedures and specifications.
...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-10-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-10-2016, 05:49 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
You got it from Reyco? Or Sparten

You got it from Reyco? Or Sparten
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-10-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
I have a Automotive ball joint press but it ain't...

I have a Automotive ball joint press but it ain't gonna have the stones to do these...

My joints are fine, I am curious if the tool is like a Automotive type but bigger...and where you get one.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-09-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
Do you have a mfg. or part number of the tool? Or...

Do you have a mfg. or part number of the tool? Or a pic of it?
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-05-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,343
Posted By mackwrench
I doubt Spartan would tell you to keep driving...

I doubt Spartan would tell you to keep driving it, if the joint failed the next day some people would want to hold them liable for saying it would make it.

Only way to tell is get the coach jacked...
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