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I know you had/have a random "shake" going on with your truck. This could be part of it. With the chassis being stiff enough, the wheel will get to oscillating up/down on that pin and will really rattle the truck and steering wheel. I never would have thought it would cause the problems it did. You would think with all the weight on it that it would just sit on the thrust bearing. Nope. The tire gets some harmonics going on, it would shake that spindle and rattle it from the slop. It transmits it through the whole truck. If you only check it for side/side play that is not enough. The up/down is just as important(as I found out).

I can't say for sure, but this sounds fishy. Not sure how the three button control valve works, but something might be amiss with this set up and causing problems. Typically the "Slack adjuster" needs to be within a specific angle to the brake chamber rod for proper leverage. I'm sure someone more in the know, but I would assume that 30/30 chambers would apply more brakes then 20/20's?

I'm thinking Trent had the same issues years back with his R700? Does it have the proper slack adjusters on it? The installed angle proper?

I spoke with someone at a gathering this past weekend and they say it went to Cleveland? I thought it went south someplace, like New Phila or such.

I'm thinking Muratic acid should strip the chrome from the dog. Pretty sure that is what is on the tank at the chrome plater we use at work(industrial chrome, not show chrome). Put in it a jar, let it sit and check it occasionally and see. Likely won't take the nickel and copper off though.

It's less then 13-6 from the deck right?? Should be good to go LOL!!

What the heck LOL!! Been to Waycross about 12 yrs ago. Buddy and I made a weekend run down to pick up his FL120 toterhome he bought. Straight down and back.

I was concerned with my gear choice at first, but surprisingly it does pretty well for the power it has. Originally the air ride clip had 3.70s and I knew that was wayyy too fast so I got 4.10's for it instead. You'l be fine.

That is about 1/2 hr north of me.

That 10 spd is direct correct? The 9spd was OD? My triplex and 4.10 will go 72 at 2100 rpm. 65 is 1800 rpm. So yours should go 65 at 2100 rpm. I can drag my trailer at 72mph, though it drops off with any kind of grade. Usually 65 is good.

Replaced them13 yrs ago to start with. Truck always steers nice, but gets a random bounce/wobble at about 55 mph. Not slower, not faster. I did notice this past weekend the right front tire was getting some strange cupping on the outside edge. Never had that before. I got to poking around Sunday morning. Jacked it up and got a board under the tire and low-behold the thrust was loose on the king pin. Near 1/8" or so. I got my book out and it called for .005. Yowza. I couldn't get the cotterpin out easily so had to pull wheel, hub and backing plate. Pulled the pin and used a piece of 1/8" steel as a lever to adjust the cup and set it for the .005 it calls for. The hard part was being on the far end of my wedge board and be at the pin to look/measure. Monkey and a football comes to mind LOL! I got the RH side done and went to the LH side. It was much tighter, but still adjusted it. Once I got it all back together and wheels running true I took it for a quick spin. Got it up to 55 mph and WOW...so much smoother. No wobble to the steering wheel or bouncing action to the front end. I think my trip to PIttsburgh will be much nicer next week. I'm not too concerned with the condition of the tire as they are going to get replaced for next year anyway. They are 14 yrs old and I just noticed a slight weather checking starting on the sidewall. Not horrible-barely visible, but don't want the possibility of problems. The thought of spending $800 just doesn't thrill me, but what are ya gunno do??

Give it 'nother week and I'll be there for a couple days for a race.

I can't use IE anymore for this site. Just screws up and won't let me attach anything. I use Chrome at work without issue and starting using it home too.

Welcome aboard. Yup, unless it hides its age well, I think you got a pretty decent start. The metal look straight and the windows haven't been shot out yet. Type up the "how you got it" story. We all like those.

I replaced the relief valve on the tank(first thing I thought of), didn't realize there is one on the compressor itself? Strangely it never does it just idling at full charge. Only when on the road.

I'm coming to PA, but only to Pittsburgh that weekend. That's 3.5 hrs. I have a two day event, it is their big "nostalgia nationals" and my stick group has a points race with it. The track is just minutes from Watts Mack.

Love to make it over. If I could handle a 7+ hr drive in the ol dog.

Scenic cruiser project? Was at local junk yard the other weekend. Haven't been there in 25 yrs? It is all cleaned an organized now where back in the 80's it was a total disaster and cars stacked 3 tall. In the front corner, nearly covered in bushes was a well used up, parted out Scenic cruiser. Broke my heart. Got a pic on my phone, need to get it downloaded to post it here.

We have our Wellington show, always a good time. Has everything covered and our NEO chaper of ATHS is a big part of it. I'm usually out of town racing, so haven't made it in a few years. It's been a rough summer, I haven't made anything for shows. NO demo derbys, no truck pulls, nadda.

I have replaced the valves(actually made it one instead of two), but think the noise came before that? I've got the manual for the suspension but never read the fine print, only to get part numbers for it. I never would have thought they would denote a regulator? The bags only see enough air to support the truck, so I doubt mine would ever see over 100# anyway. I'll play with it and see what it sounds like. Or maybe I'll tell the g/f she has to ride on the back frame rails the next trip out LOL!!! There is a grate back there I can strap a chair to

Nice work so far. Good lord at least you didn't do an LS swap!!!! Geezus that would make ol Henry roll! Heck an ol roller cam 302 and T5 would make that thing scoot and be very light weight on the nose compared to that locomotive sized Lima!! LOL!! I looked at a '51 back in the very early 80's. I wanted it BAD!!! It was all stock, all original and came from the south so it was rust free. I just got my license and had no money so it was a moot point.

I know these tanks don't have spitters. Or it would do it just idling. Could be hour, could be a few minutes apart. More prominent in town then on the highway. That would lead me to believe it is the bags purging off. Just sounds so drastic, like a dryer and not like I would think the levelers dropping off air. I don't think any truck would run at 100# psi. Mine only runs 130# now due to new govenor. The old one ran 110-120, this one is set a touch higher.

I've had that thought myself. Just the sound doesn't really sound like coming from behind. Kinda more from passenger side, front. sorta. Hard to discern when it happens so fast and only lasts a second. It doesn't always happen on bumpy or smooth road, no real rhyme or reason. Just not when parked.........which would lead me to being the suspension. I can hit the dump button, but it really doesn't happen the same way.

So Me TV had CHiPs on last night, first night for their new evening line up. Chips is on at 6pm. Anyhoo, I don't think it is actually the first show, like it would have been back when, though Ponch was on probation? Well, the show was about a high end car theft ring. Seems they would steal 6 cars and get away. The open chase scene ends with the guys in a single axle F model pulling a moving van(that was converted to car hauler). Of course the sound track was a Detroit powered truck, but not sure if true or not? In the end, they dump the trailer and get chased by Ponch and John through the streets of LA. Imagine an F model out running a pair of motorcycles? Well, kinda far fenched LOL!!! They end up directing the truck right into LA County jail parking lot.

Been going on for a couple years now. Just randomly hear a "pffst" sound while going down the road. Never any reason, don't see any fluctuation in air gauge. Doesn't seem to be during/after compressor kicks on/off because the gauge will be already at 130# and holding. Won't do it just sitting still in the driveway(wouldn't that be an easy way to find it?). I replaced my relief valve on the tanks a couple years back thinking that might be it. Have a new regulator on the compressor, so that ain't it. Girlfriend even gives me a look every time it goes happens. Can't really place where it is coming from, it is just "there". The only thing I can say is that it only came about after putting the air ride on(stretch job).