11-09-2013, 10:56 PM
RustyReliable Front End Shop
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Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
11-09-2013, 10:58 PM
Jim and TereAnybody know of a shop like this in the southeast that knows how to do front end/suspension work on a Breakaway?
11-09-2013, 10:58 PM
RustyTampa Spring (f/k/a Tampa Brake & Spring) in Ocala, FL is excellent - they did the replacement of the spring bushings on my coach.
For trannies in the SE, there's Sun Coast Converters (for uprating) and the affiliated Webb's Transmissions in Ft. Walton Beach. Near High Springs, FL is Chris Hunter; his availability is spotty, because he does major work on paper mills.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
11-09-2013, 10:58 PM
Jim and TereRusty, when they replaced the spring bushings, did they replace something I have heard called 'spring pins'? Would you mind sharing the cost. PM me if you need to. Is there a front end shop, i.e., king pins, tie rod ends, ball joints, steering boxes etc that you have used?
Thanks
Jim
11-09-2013, 10:58 PM
RustyThe bushings were ordered from Spartan: two types, spring bushings (8) and shackle bushings (2), ~$65 IIRC. Installation was ~$750, including fabricating 8 new u-bolts.
Spring pins connect the spring to the mounts and shackles; they shouldn't need replacing with the rubber bushings.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
11-10-2013, 09:33 AM
Jim and TereWas that for both front and rear springs?
11-10-2013, 10:12 AM
Hank JoinerNash RV Services in Athens Ga just replaced my Springs and shocks. Blake and Jerry Nash are very good. They are busy so call ahead.
There salesman at the previous Truck parts business had a Barth as his traveling office.
Blake 706-614-5256
Jerry 706-540-1800
Hank Joiner
1997 25 ft. regal
11-10-2013, 04:01 PM
Rustyquote:
Originally posted by Jim and Tere:
Was that for both front and rear springs?
Yep. Took about 4 hours.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
