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Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-23-2021, 11:48 AM
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Posted By jtvacc
I did the CHF on my 18k f53,,didnt keep the s...

I did the CHF on my 18k f53,,didnt keep the s brackets. I used the hellwig adjustable links on the front,,didnt like the angle with the stock links either. worked out perfect.
Hellwig # 7962
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-12-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,132
Posted By jtvacc
Its been a while since my last post, but here is...

Its been a while since my last post, but here is my progress with the ride and handling on my rig. Greased the heck out of front suspension, and lowered tire pressures to 80 psi front and rear(tire...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-23-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,921
Posted By jtvacc
Yep, worked for N.Y. Telephone(Bell System) when...

Yep, worked for N.Y. Telephone(Bell System) when I got out of army in 1968. Worked there for 4 years. Started as tip and ring residential installer. Then went to 1A1/!A2, the crossbar switches.
...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-18-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,132
Posted By jtvacc
Finally got around to having coach weighed at CAT...

Finally got around to having coach weighed at CAT scales.
Front axle = 5740 lbs
Rear axle = 9640
Total = 15380
Coach is Winnebago Sightseer 30b 31 ft 18k f53 chassis. my axle limits are 7k front...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-13-2021, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,101
Posted By jtvacc
I also used the Hellwig links to do the CHF on my...

I also used the Hellwig links to do the CHF on my 2001 18k f53. I measured the distance from the center of the top bolt on the original link to the center of the inside bolt on the sway bar It was...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-09-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,132
Posted By jtvacc
Good info. Right now Im running 83 psi...

Good info. Right now Im running 83 psi front/rear. ill go from there. Checked tread depth and found all tires wearing in center a little. When i bought the coach checked pressures and they were all...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-08-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,132
Posted By jtvacc
Thank you looks like i should be at 80/85...

Thank you looks like i should be at 80/85 depending on weights. appreciate info
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-08-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,132
Posted By jtvacc
Yep my placard says 80 front and rear. Plan on...

Yep my placard says 80 front and rear. Plan on getting axle weights asap. My only question is placard states load range F tires, previous owner put Kelly armorsteel rsa tires load range G on it....
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-07-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,132
Posted By jtvacc
Thanks for the info everyone. As soon as i get...

Thanks for the info everyone. As soon as i get the sway bar bushings I will do the chf. Also going to try 90 psi in tires and then work down to 80 psi in 5 degree increments and see what the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-06-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,132
Posted By jtvacc
CHF Front links

Going to do the CHF on our 2001 f53 18K chassis soon. I bought the hellwig links to get better angle on the links. My question is do i adjust the links to maintain the factory angles, or get as close...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-05-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By jtvacc
New Member

Good evening to all. My name is Joe from Mesa Arizona. Glad to join in and share and gather info.
We just purchased our first class A motorhome coming from trailers.
This has certainly been a new...
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