Front wheel bearings

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MikeB

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Hi Folks
One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings. I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and require
a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This is more than likely something I would have someone else repair/replace/repack.
I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel free
to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.

Thank you
Mike
 
East of the Mississippi covers a whole lot of ground. There are people in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and other places
It would help a lot if you would let us know where you live.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Hi Folks
> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings. I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and require
> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This is more than likely something I would have someone else repair/replace/repack.
> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel free
> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>
> Thank you
> Mike
>
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I'm thinking Lewisburg, MS? South of Memphis. That'd make Orlando about
the closest since Southland's outta the picture.

bdub

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East of the Mississippi covers a whole lot of ground. There are people in
Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and other places
It would help a lot if you would let us know where you live.

> On Feb 14, 2019, at 11:22 AM, Michael Beam via Gmclist

>
> Hi Folks
> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings.
I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
require
> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This is
more than likely something I would have someone else repair/replace/repack.
> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
free
> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>
> Thank you
> Mike
 
Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job. Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an issue.

Thanks

Sent from my iPhone

>
> Hi Folks
> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings. I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and require
> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This is more than likely something I would have someone else repair/replace/repack.
> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel free
> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>
> Thank you
> Mike
>
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Look at the bottom of this page. Ya might try Southland near Atlanta, but
I think they're done. Let me know what they say.

http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/

Also, might contact any Blacklister in your area for suggestions.

http://www.bdub.net/Black_List/

bdub

On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 2:24 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <

> Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
> looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
> Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
> coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
> issue.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist <

> >
> > Hi Folks
> > One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings.
> I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
> require
> > a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
> experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
> > greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
> is more than likely something I would have someone else
> repair/replace/repack.
> > I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
> the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
> free
> > to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
> >
> > Thank you
> > Mike
> >
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Apparently there is a usefulness for having a signature file.

On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <

> Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
> looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
> Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
> coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
> issue.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist <

> >
> > Hi Folks
> > One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings.
> I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
> require
> > a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
> experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
> > greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
> is more than likely something I would have someone else
> repair/replace/repack.
> > I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
> the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
> free
> > to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
> >
> > Thank you
> > Mike
> >
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
 
No kidding!!!
There is no hiding in the vastness of the internet. "If ve vant too, ve can
find you, and your little dog, too." (Grin)
Jim Hupy

On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 1:18 PM Kingsley Coach via Gmclist <

> Apparently there is a usefulness for having a signature file.
>
> On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <

>
> > Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
> > looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
> > Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
> > coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
> > issue.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist <

> > >
> > > Hi Folks
> > > One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel
> bearings.
> > I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
> > require
> > > a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
> > experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade
> and a
> > > greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
> > is more than likely something I would have someone else
> > repair/replace/repack.
> > > I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
> > the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
> > free
> > > to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
> > >
> > > Thank you
> > > Mike
> > >
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>
>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
>
> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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Mine are recently done before I got the coach. Were I doing front bearings, unless the hub and knuckle look pristine, they go in a crate to Dave
Lenzi for rebuild. I haven't checked, but I bet I could send them as four Greyhound Package Express shipments. Used to be cheapest way if you can
work the logistics.

--johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
Yes it feels like everyone (from Memphis) has found me that’s why we’re moving....and hiding my IP address...

Sent from my iPhone

>
> No kidding!!!
> There is no hiding in the vastness of the internet. "If ve vant too, ve can
> find you, and your little dog, too." (Grin)
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 1:18 PM Kingsley Coach via Gmclist <

>
>> Apparently there is a usefulness for having a signature file.
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <

>>
>>> Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
>>> looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
>>> Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
>>> coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
>>> issue.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist <

>>>>
>>>> Hi Folks
>>>> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel
>> bearings.
>>> I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
>>> require
>>>> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
>>> experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade
>> and a
>>>> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
>>> is more than likely something I would have someone else
>>> repair/replace/repack.
>>>> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
>>> the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
>>> free
>>>> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>> Antigonish, NS
>>
>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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Are you looking for a specific GMC? What state are you in? I have a GMC that I bought to rebuild for our daughter. At plan B of selling it now. It's totally refurbished. The people here know all about what I've done to it. You can ask them about it for reference. I can put the greaseable bearings in it. As that's the only bigger thing that I didn't get done prior to winter setting in. Plus a few cosmetic items. A side thought has been to keep it. To use as a tow truck in the Summer. To pull my Yenko's to track events. And keep the miles down on the 78 that I built for Linda. That's in a powered wheelchair. As I'd trust it to go anywhere. Bob Dunahugh
 
I would (I did) go with the Dave Lenzi reconditioned hub/knuckle/bearing/rotor units.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
The inside bore on the original knuckles is turned with a tool, not ground.
Microscopic view of the surface almost resembles hills and valleys. When
the outer surfaces of the tapered roller bearings wear off the microscopic
hills, the bearings move in the bores and wear the knuckles. The effective
repair is to plasma spray the surface, and centerless grind the bores back
to specific size. Then you have a very durable, long lasting surface. Add a
grease fitting to this and you have a better than new system. It will last
a very, very, long time. Dave Lenzi does a bang up job of this. There are
other options available, costs vary.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 7:29 PM Carl Stouffer via Gmclist <

> I would (I did) go with the Dave Lenzi reconditioned
> hub/knuckle/bearing/rotor units.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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Kelvin Dietz in Eugene, Oregon just rebuilt his hubs and knuckles using
Lenzi Knuckles and shipping. He purchased his bearings and seals locally
and on rock auto. I replaced his bearings and installed the hubs onto the
knuckles. He might have a pretty good idea of the costs involved.
Jim Hupy

On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 9:05 AM David H. Jarvis via Gmclist <

> Can someone tell me the cost of rebuilding the hubs, etc?
> Shipping would be costly, but....
> Jim Hupy?
>
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> Can someone tell me the cost of rebuilding the hubs, etc?
> Shipping would be costly, but....
> Jim Hupy?

Harry/David,

From my bill in March 2015

Rebuild Knuckles 210 each
Drill for grease 30 each
Drill bearing spacers for grease 30 each

He did turn the disks to true to the hubs but did not have to do anything to the hubs proper.
That this mattered because the pulse that was in the brakes disappeared.

He did pick up the original center of the knuckle well enough so I did not have to adjust the alignment on the left and had to correct about an half a
degree on the right.

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
Dave did a set of knuckles for a coach I worked on this past summer
Refab knuckle $225
Drill for bearing zerk $30
FedEx shipping if I remember was $54

Dave has spare knuckles on hand and shipped the units out to me and than I
returned worn knuckles in his cate.

On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:23 PM Matt Colie via Gmclist <

> > Can someone tell me the cost of rebuilding the hubs, etc?
> > Shipping would be costly, but....
> > Jim Hupy?
>
> Harry/David,
>
> From my bill in March 2015
>
> Rebuild Knuckles 210 each
> Drill for grease 30 each
> Drill bearing spacers for grease 30 each
>
> He did turn the disks to true to the hubs but did not have to do anything
> to the hubs proper.
> That this mattered because the pulse that was in the brakes disappeared.
>
> He did pick up the original center of the knuckle well enough so I did not
> have to adjust the alignment on the left and had to correct about an half a
> degree on the right.
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
 
Wow really sounds like Mr. Dave Lenzi is the way to go.

>
> Dave did a set of knuckles for a coach I worked on this past summer
> Refab knuckle $225
> Drill for bearing zerk $30
> FedEx shipping if I remember was $54
>
> Dave has spare knuckles on hand and shipped the units out to me and than I
> returned worn knuckles in his cate.
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:23 PM Matt Colie via Gmclist <

>

>>> Can someone tell me the cost of rebuilding the hubs, etc?
>>> Shipping would be costly, but....
>>> Jim Hupy?
>>
>> Harry/David,
>>
>> From my bill in March 2015
>>
>> Rebuild Knuckles 210 each
>> Drill for grease 30 each
>> Drill bearing spacers for grease 30 each
>>
>> He did turn the disks to true to the hubs but did not have to do anything
>> to the hubs proper.
>> That this mattered because the pulse that was in the brakes disappeared.
>>
>> He did pick up the original center of the knuckle well enough so I did not
>> have to adjust the alignment on the left and had to correct about an half a
>> degree on the right.
>>
>> Matt
>> --
>> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
>> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
>> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
>> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>>
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>
>
> --
> Bruce Hart
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Milliken, Co
> GMC=Got More Class
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