rear control arm repair

[thomas g. warner]

Cinnabar, Golbys and Alex Sirums

>Just got back from my first GMC rally with the Flatlanders. One of the evening
>topics was the availability of repairs to the rear control arms when they get
>out of whack! I mentioned that I would post it on the net and share the
>responses. So the question of the day is: Does anyone offer a rear control arm
>rehab service to which you could ship your bent one and get back a good and
>straight one. Thanks in advance. Larry Nelson, Palm Beach 75
>
>

 

[robert shimanek]

About 8 years ago I removed both sides of the control arms due to tire wear
My first trip from Florida to Upper Michigan was new to me since I just
bought the coach. I remember one time that I dropped the right boggie in a
hole while in a turn which I contributed to the arm bending.

I sent the both complete units with the brake drums less the wheels and
tires to Buskirk's in Sandusky, MI. They completely realigned both units
and returned for installation. Kept track the number of shims that were
installed which were replaced with new ones.

Had no problem with tire wear since and try to make shallow turns and avoid
all holes or bumps in turns.

I don't know if they still due the realignment so give them a shout.