Where Are We Today
CanAm RV
London
Ontario
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This is the old block, metal plates on each side. You can see in the middle , separation happening, also on the left side above the blot hole there is a crack. |
As mentioned
in my last post, we are here to have suspension repair done on one of the
independent torsion bar axles.
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Here the block is almost out. the left side is the bracket that is attached to frame. The right side is the torsion bar where the wheel is. |
The trailer
was taken into the shop promptly at 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning. That’s when the
struggle began, it took until 3:00 p.m. to get the old rubber block spring out.
The rubber block has a steel plate glued to each side of it. This then fits
between a metal bracket that is welded to the trailer frame and the torsion
bar. The metal-to-metal parts were ceased due to rust making it difficult to
get out. Persistence and a couple of hydraulic jacks finally got the part out.
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Again, here it is half way out. The block of wood was used to put the hydraulic jack on for pushing against the frame. |
The new part
slipped right up between the brackets but gave them resistance in getting the
bolts in. There is a twist/offset in the rubber block that is needed to put the
bolts in. Again, persistence and hydraulic jacks made this happen.
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Here is the new block, ready to slide up into place. |
Unfortunately,
the trailer was not done by quitting last night and we did not have the trailer
to sleep in. We were provided with another one for the night, which was greatly
appreciated.
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Here it is, all installed. |
First thing
this morning, the tightening of bolts to the proper torque, the wheel put back
on and us returning the things that we needed for last night, it was brought
back to the parking lot. I had it set up and ready for us to spend one more
night here before crossing the border tomorrow.
Happy that
you have stopped by for a read, until the next time, take care.