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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-03-2016, 06:00 AM
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Posted By Gearhead383
Aaron, I have had no issues with the new...

Aaron,
I have had no issues with the new steering box returning to center or binding. Mine acts just like the original with one exception… No free play! I no longer see saw back and forth with the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-05-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Craig, This is what Bob is referring to.

Craig,
This is what Bob is referring to.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-19-2015, 05:48 AM
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Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Chad, Glad to hear the swap went well for...

Chad,

Glad to hear the swap went well for you. Can't wait to hear how different your coach handles. I'm sure swapping out a steering box can seem overwhelming. The support on this board has...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-10-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Be careful when you pick up you coach Alan... I...

Be careful when you pick up you coach Alan... I can see you getting pulled over for drunk driving! :eek:
Your so used to the excessive play that your going to be swerving from lane to lane just out...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-08-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Alan, If I remember correctly, I believe...

Alan,

If I remember correctly, I believe they were fine thread. Maybe someone else can chime in.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-07-2014, 07:07 AM
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Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Alan, My pitman arm came with the bolt and...

Alan,

My pitman arm came with the bolt and nut already (Thanks CrazyKnight) but looking back I see most ended up with a 3/4"x4" grade 8 bolt. There is plenty of room so you can go up to 5" if...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Alan, The 3 bolts I used were 4" in length (1"...

Alan,
The 3 bolts I used were 4" in length (1" longer than stock) but keep in mind that my box is a TRW TAS65-126 so I'm not sure how thick the flange is on the TAS65-052. It might be best to ask...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-03-2014, 08:50 AM
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Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Just got back in town after a nice little...

Just got back in town after a nice little vacation and I'm getting caught up on all the progress since I left.

Alan,
I see you live in Iowa, if it's not to far from the Omaha area, I'd be willing...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-18-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
I believe you would be the first to change out an...

I believe you would be the first to change out an M80 steering box. So far all of them have been M100's. I would use the model numbers off the box as a reference (M80PBV11) rather than what the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-17-2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
I have to agree with others here who advise...

I have to agree with others here who advise contacting Monaco and get the data card from them. Looking at the picture, my best guess is its a Sheppard M80 PBV11. This seems odd to me because most...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-08-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
David, You are correct. Automatic transmission...

David,
You are correct. Automatic transmission fluid Dexron as well as type "E" and "F" are on the approved hydraulic fluids list.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-08-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Craig, As per the TRW Service Manual, the...

Craig,
As per the TRW Service Manual, the steering gear specification number and date code are stamped on a machined surface opposite the input shaft on every TAS gear. Newer gears include a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-08-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
That's great to hear Steve. Like Craig, I enjoy...

That's great to hear Steve. Like Craig, I enjoy hearing success stories. BTW, that's one heck of a 3/8" torque wrench!!!! :eek:
Just kidding, I'm sure you meant 3/4". That's what I used when I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-03-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
That does seem odd. I felt that not having to...

That does seem odd. I felt that not having to constantly make correction through a turn was one of the most significant improvements the TRW box provided. Could it possibly be your over correcting...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-02-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Mike, I wonder if a power steering additive...

Mike,
I wonder if a power steering additive like Lucas Power Steering Fluid (https://lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-oil-power-steering-fluid-w-conditioners) would help with the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-02-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Thank you for answering my question; didn't mean...

Thank you for answering my question; didn't mean to get off topic.
Looking forward to hear of your steering upgrade experience. I'm sure you'll be as pleased as I am with mine. ;)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-02-2014, 05:25 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Sanford, It's early so I'm going to ask a...

Sanford,
It's early so I'm going to ask a silly question here. If I read this correctly, rather than buying one valve per air bag, all I need is one valve at each corner totaling 4 not 8?

-Ron
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-02-2014, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Great job Roy! :thumb: Glad to hear all went...

Great job Roy! :thumb: Glad to hear all went well. Love the write up. I hope we get some more of these write ups from folks who have different steering boxes so we can get a library of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Roy, Congrats on your swap. :thumb: It's...

Roy,

Congrats on your swap. :thumb: It's great to hear another success story.



As far as your steering wheel goes, it would be my guess that you used a longer pitman arm than Craig did. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-28-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Great catch Craig! I noticed that Sanford's...

Great catch Craig! I noticed that Sanford's power steering lines enter and exit on the front side of the steering box (like yours did) where the PPN34 and PMN34 have one line on the front and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-25-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Don't see anything either. I'm sure it's your web...

Don't see anything either. I'm sure it's your web browser doing it; not IRV2. I use Mozilla with their Adblock Plus to prevent seeing those. If you have the time, there are several discussions you...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-24-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Not exactly. I welded in a diagonal link in the...

Not exactly. I welded in a diagonal link in the rear and replaced the panhard bar bushings earlier this year. I didn't feel much, if any, improvement. I have to believe it was due to the excessive...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-23-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
I just got back from a 6 hr trip pulling my car...

I just got back from a 6 hr trip pulling my car trailer. I am still very impressed with how well my coach handles with the TRW box installed. Although the tail still wags the dog, it's only a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-20-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Wow YC1, you weren't kidding when you said they...

Wow YC1, you weren't kidding when you said they added shims. That caster looks great. :thumb:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-20-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
b-Bota (Harry), I'm glad I could help. I...

b-Bota (Harry),

I'm glad I could help. I would agree with you 100%; removing the mounting bolts is defiantly the hardest part. I feel if someone can get those loose, they are more then halfway...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-20-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Chris, Glad to hear your steering is much...

Chris,
Glad to hear your steering is much tighter. If it were my coach, I would put more toe in the alignment. As you mentioned, most of us will never wear out a set of tire, age will always get...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-14-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
That is good news Mike. I'll send this pitman...

That is good news Mike. I'll send this pitman arm out tomorrow so next week you'll be all set. :thumb:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-14-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Chris, Yes. There was a slight movement...

Chris,
Yes. There was a slight movement outward. My TRW box input shaft sits 3/4" further outward than the Sheppard. But this is not a problem because there are two u-joint looking knuckles that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-14-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
TRW TAS65-126 Complete

Ok folks, time has come to reap the rewards of my/our work. Craig (CrazyKnight) sent me a pitman arm that fits great. I'm 100% back in business.
My first impressions of the test drive.... WOW!...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-11-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
For those who have been following along, I have...

For those who have been following along, I have "mostly" completed my steering box swap from the Sheppard PMN31 to the TRW TAS65-126. All in all it was a pretty straight forward install. I used...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-10-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Here are some pics of the new pitman arm...

Here are some pics of the new pitman arm installed with the wheels straight forward.
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The circle shows where my clearance issues are. Here is a closer look. The distance at its closest point...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-09-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Chris, Turn your wheels all the way to the left...

Chris,
Turn your wheels all the way to the left and verify you still have the needed clearance between the steering link and the frame. I do not. I will post some pics when I get an internet...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-05-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Quick draw Chris!:rofl: The only info I can...

Quick draw Chris!:rofl:

The only info I can think of that is different from a typical R&R (remove & replace) of a steering box that a shop might need to know:

-1" longer mounting bolts
-drill...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-02-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
I know photo angles can be deceptive. Here's a...

I know photo angles can be deceptive. Here's a better shot of the TRW pitman arm I have.
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The red lines represent the taper for the steering link. You can compare this to the pics that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Craig, Just got back from Weller. I measured...

Craig,
Just got back from Weller. I measured my old Sheppard box from the mounting surface to the pitman arm where the steering link attaches. I got 4-1/2". As stated earlier, the same...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Craig- I thought that very same thing after...

Craig-

I thought that very same thing after I installed it. So, your not nuts. I verified the taper is going the correct way before I tighten it all up. The pic was taken after I loosened...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2014, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Well, this guinea pig ran into an issue...

Well, this guinea pig ran into an issue installing the TRW TAS65-126 steering box last night. It seems the pitman arm #84263202 will not work. Dimensionally it is correct however, the offset is not...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-30-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Craig, I will definitely provide instructions. ...

Craig,
I will definitely provide instructions. However, if I can't get the upper 33mm headed bolt off tonight, I'll have to hook everything back up tomorrow for my trip this weekend. Then next...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-30-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Chris- When I talked to Weller here in Omaha,...

Chris-
When I talked to Weller here in Omaha, the rep told me that he showed only one core and if I wanted it, they would rebuild it and ship it over. I really wasn't ready to do the swap yet, but...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-23-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Thanks a bunch Craig! I was wondering if the two...

Thanks a bunch Craig! I was wondering if the two Sheppard boxes could be replaced by the same TRW unit. I didn't want to jump the gun before hearing back from you and your tech guy.
Called Weller...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-16-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Roy- I looked at my build sheet and it shows a...

Roy- I looked at my build sheet and it shows a PMN-31. I'd be real curious as to what the tag on your steering box shows. Thanks for the update.

Craig- I appreciate all the hard work you've been...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-16-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Roy, I imagine it's safe to say we have the...

Roy,

I imagine it's safe to say we have the same pitman arm which is good news so far.
On another note, I tried to discover the difference between the Sheppard PPN31 and PMN31. I found several...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-15-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,496
Posted By Gearhead383
Here's what I came up with: 1. center to...

Here's what I came up with:

1. center to center length: 10.66"
2. pitman arm offset: 1.95"
3. lower knuckle thickness: 1.31"
4. drag link rod end thread dia: .865"
(the tapered opening starts...
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