Suspension Fix

Where Are We Today

CanAm RV

London Ontario

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.