When I first got the coach, I gave Spartan my VIN# and asked them to send any info they had. I got a diagram of the front Eaton axle which I used for the front end parts. I also got a diagram for a Dana rear axle but it was not correct. (It showed disk brakes, mine are drums!) So much for factory support...

Inspection reveals a rear axle data plate indicating it is also an Eaton axle- Model 19050S with 4.63 ratio.

I did get the rear brakes replaced. We installed new brake drums, shoes and rear axle seals on both sides. The shop sourced the parts so I am not sure who the manufacturers were.

Brake drums: DB1657B
Brake shoe kit: RK4311EPR23
Seal: 393-0112

I am so happy to see you letting others do the heavy lifting. You ARE getting a little long in the tooth

Hum

I gave up most of the chassis work when I got the Monarch. Can't change tires, too heavy, too much torque, same for brakes and front end.

Oil change is 24 qts! Where to even drain that much?

I still do some engine maintenance, appliances, electrical and upgrades but very little chassis work. I have a good truck mechanic, he and my checkbook can fix anything!

Have Barth, will travel

are you up to posted the pics i received on the 81 glassnose?

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Originally posted by Jim and Tere:
are you up to posted the pics i received on the 81 glassnose?

Please Email me copies, I would like to compare them to my 82, thanks>

Will do. I could text them to you or email, let me know what info I need to have to do either one

Jim

PhotoBucket is now down. Won't accept new photos or display them for linking. Only the old ones still work.

PB is a complete PITA. When/if it starts working again I will try to get things caught up here. I have several REALLY nice photos from Tim in Denmark, working on his class C, I would like to get here.