Front end alignment...San Antonio area

[jim58]

I'm on the shakedown run for this used Bounder I bought. Reno NV to San Antonio TX. No pressing issues so far but would like to address the squirrely steering while I have the time. I'll be in san Antonio for a few months and would like to get the front end aligned. Do I need a shop that is familiar with the WCC set up to set up the camber?


Has anyone had any work done to their WCC in the SA area that they would recommend?


Thanks


Jim58

[GuyG]

First, I'd look for a good truck alignment shop.

Also, if you can, provide the alignment specs, especially camber.

[yeloduster]

Good Morning jim58,

I hope your drive as been uneventful.

As best I can determine you have a WCC W20 chassis. Below are the alignment specs for your the WCC W20 chassis. As you can see there are no adjustments for caster or camber. That doesn't mean it can't be done. Caster is adjusted by placing wedges between the spring and the axle. The axle must be bent in order to adjust camber. Camber has very little to do with wander in the steering. You probably don't want to bend your axle.

There are a lot of things that can affect steering. This thread has a pretty good discussion on steering issues on a Workhorse W chassis: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f22/stee...is-369182.html. It might have everything you need to know to get good steering.

Before you adjust anything or add after market devices you should be sure that you have good shocks, none of the steering linkages are worn and you you don't have worn king pins. Once you are sure that you have a good solid steering system start on other things like alignment and aftermarket devices.

My 2003 W20 Workhorse drives very well and the only after market device I have are front Sumosprings. IMHO they didn't do much!

You will want to find a truck alignment shop. San Antonio will have several.

[chris-rector]

I had some work done at the Iron Horse RV Center great people won't charge you for things that you don't need very honest nice people and they have a yard in back where you can stay for free while you wait for your RV to get fixed if they can't get to it the same day

[F4Gary]

A SafeTPlus steering stabilizer and a bunch of caster will make it steer much better. Try to get as much caster as they can. 5+ degrees if possible.
You can call Brazel's in Oregon and get their alignment recommendations. I did.
I had horrible steering before I did this. So much so I thought everything was worn out in my steering gear. Turns out nothing was worn out except my shocks (now Konis).

[Unplanned Tourist]

Originally Posted by F4Gary

A SafeTPlus steering stabilizer and a bunch of caster will make it steer much better. Try to get as much caster as they can. 5+ degrees if possible.
You can call Brazel's in Oregon and get their alignment recommendations. I did.
I had horrible steering before I did this. So much so I thought everything was worn out in my steering gear. Turns out nothing was worn out except my shocks (now Konis).

I agree. Add caster.

Happy Glamping.

[jim58]

Originally Posted by chris-rector

I had some work done at the Iron Horse RV Center great people won't charge you for things that you don't need very honest nice people and they have a yard in back where you can stay for free while you wait for your RV to get fixed if they can't get to it the same day

I have talked to them and plan on having them hook up the SealTech after I finish going over my caulk job.


I will have them inspect suspension and steering parts while it's there.


Jim58

[jim58]

Originally Posted by F4Gary

A SafeTPlus steering stabilizer and a bunch of caster will make it steer much better. Try to get as much caster as they can. 5+ degrees if possible.
You can call Brazel's in Oregon and get their alignment recommendations. I did.
I had horrible steering before I did this. So much so I thought everything was worn out in my steering gear. Turns out nothing was worn out except my shocks (now Konis).

I have 38000 miles on the Bilsteins but the bushing are toast. I sure would like to find out if the bushings can be replaced and save the expense of new Koni's for a year or two.


Jim58

[CJ7365]

Originally Posted by jim58

I have 38000 miles on the Bilsteins but the bushing are toast. I sure would like to find out if the bushings can be replaced and save the expense of new Koni's for a year or two.


Jim58

Here are the part # for the bushings for the rear shocks