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Old 11-14-2015, 05:55 AM   #1
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I Finally have a straight steering wheel!!

I know others have this problem so I will share what finally worked.

I have been to 4 front end shops, Spartan twice, Entegra and Perry Legends.
I had terrible wondering and tire wear, Perry Legends finally fixed that.

Still the steering wheel was at 10 O'clock to 4 Oclock and it dove me nuts unconsciously trying to correct the steering wheel. I asked all 4 shops that the adjustment needed to be at the steering box with the dag links and not by removing the steering wheel, however all 4 shops jumped teeth on the steering wheel that did not work, but I was not to be believed that it didn't work.

Finally while at LD, I called Spartan, sent them the Perry Legands front end print out and tire wear photos. Spartan Techs agreed it was the drag link needed adjustment. Spartan called LD, had them do it and I finally have a coach that steers like everyone brags about. It's only been 4 shops, (3 of those factory) 20 months and 15,000 miles before someone finally believed me. Photos don't lie.

If they are telling people the steering wheel cannot be straightened....yes it can.
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Old 11-14-2015, 06:00 AM   #2
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Glad you finally got it corrected. Hopefully you will really start to enjoy your coach now.
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Old 11-14-2015, 06:50 AM   #3
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Good deal, did you get the radiator changed out also?
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Old 11-14-2015, 12:20 PM   #4
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Was your coach tracking straight before LD corrected it? (followed all your threads).


Seems a drag link out of adjustment would have to have drivers input to keep the nose heading straight on a flat road such as I-75.
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Old 11-14-2015, 01:14 PM   #5
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I Finally have a straight steering wheel!!

Congratulations Chuck!!😄😎🚀🙍🌈🌅🎉🎀💥🎈🎆🎤♠️🕧


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Old 11-14-2015, 02:30 PM   #6
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Yes, the radiator and tag axle seals were replace at LD.

Perry Legends in Columbus MO did get the tracking straighten out. The factory specs are .07 on toe,,,mine was .47 from Spartan after they "corrected" it. I did wear the outer edge of the right front tire after Spartan said it was fixed. That was the photo I sent to Spartan and to Entegra.

I had the same off center steering wheel on my Travel Supreme and my local front end shop adjusted the drag link and fixed it in 10 minutes. Why I had such a problem relating that to 4 different shops is beyond me. All 4 of the shops insisted on removing the steering wheel and moving it a tooth at a time on the spline which was not the problem.

Just relaying it on to others that I know that have the same problem.
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Old 11-14-2015, 04:49 PM   #7
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Congrats Chuck on finally getting this issue straightened out!!! (Pun intended!! ). I know you have had some mighty struggles with your coach and I have followed your travails with a lot of interest. I am so glad that Entegra hung in there with you and you finally have the coach you paid for and deserve. Many happy and trouble-free travels to you from here on out!!!
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Happy for you Chuck - been following your posts on your steering issue and glad it is finally fixed. (radiator too!)
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Great News and it was also great to finally meet you !
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Old 11-14-2015, 07:09 PM   #10
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Great news Chuck - happy for you. Now how can you stand to put it in the hangar for 5-months?
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Old 11-14-2015, 07:15 PM   #11
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Brian, it was my pleasure as well! Really like your new coach and so glad to hear the delivery is going great.
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Now that everything is fixed it is time to hit the road. I think you deserve at least one trouble free excursion.
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Now that everything is fixed it is time to hit the road. I think you deserve at least one trouble free excursion.
He can at least dream for a trouble free trip! I've had that dream too but it hasn't come true "yet."
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Old 11-15-2015, 06:15 AM   #14
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Great news Chuck - happy for you. Now how can you stand to put it in the hangar for 5-months?
I get to enjoy the beautiful FL winter and there are lots of mods to look forward too. I can't wait to light up the side with turn signals. It happened again on the way home from Tampa that the car next to me, while enjoying the shade of the MH, could not see I needed to change lanes (Cop with a car pulled over)....I am thinking of mounting amber flood lights and maybe a loud speaker
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