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by TDJohn
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Bilstein or Koni?
Replies: 17
Views: 42048

Re: Bilstein or Koni?

I have no visual of the Sumos on the rear axle, but maybe, if there is room, cutting them out with a sawsall. Also, maybe lifting the back end up high enough will give you the needed room from underneath? Maybe the shop that installed the shocks could remove the sumos? In any case, sounds like you h...
by TDJohn
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Bilstein or Koni?
Replies: 17
Views: 42048

Re: Bilstein or Koni?

Either Hendersons misspoke or they are incorrect. The number he gave you is for the rear shocks, as the rear suspension has much more travel, and the shock mounts are placed differently, requiring a longer shock. Further I would add, that the rear shock should end in SP1, as it has less dampening on...
by TDJohn
Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:55 am
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Bilstein or Koni?
Replies: 17
Views: 42048

Re: Bilstein or Koni?

Sounds like someone might have installed sumo type springs the wrong way, to attempt to get rid of the bouncing and porpoising that the original style shocks caused. I'm only guessing, will be able to have a better assessment once I see some pictures. If the front shocks seem to long, then more than...
by TDJohn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Parking brake
Replies: 8
Views: 34004

Re: Parking brake

One of the sites that I searched had a bunch of cross reference numbers for those shoes, so you don't necessarily have to go with the Maritor brand. Does your brake have an adjuster for the shoes? As for your fuel issue, when you lost prime, what was your fuel level in the tank? Where you below half...
by TDJohn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Bilstein or Koni?
Replies: 17
Views: 42048

Re: Bilstein or Koni?

Last time I spoke with Koni, they said that the shocks now can come in any color. I have received red, orangeish yellow, and black. In the older days, they use to be colored, but in the last 10 years it is a free for all, pretty much what ever color paint they can get the best price on. So I strongl...
by TDJohn
Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Parking brake
Replies: 8
Views: 34004

Re: Parking brake

Bob, It appears that the number was slightly superseded. Add and E between 2 and 4. (A3 3722E421). Search that number, see what you find. When you call the place to ask about the spring, tell them that the E-brake shoes are part number A3 3722E421. If they can't sell you a single spring, they should...
by TDJohn
Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Bilstein or Koni?
Replies: 17
Views: 42048

Re: Bilstein or Koni?

Is your bounce coming from the front or back? Did you change the rear shocks also? If yes, what part number did you use for the rear shocks? If you did replace all four shocks, it is possible that the mechanic mixed up the numbers and put the rear on the front and front on the rear. Mechanically, th...
by TDJohn
Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Parking brake
Replies: 8
Views: 34004

Re: Parking brake

Bob,

Maybe this place might have what you need...

https://midwestbusparts.com/product-cat ... kingbrake/
by TDJohn
Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:01 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Four Horns
Replies: 11
Views: 45437

Re: Four Horns

Sweet! I would have a blast with two sets of horns! :lol:
Nice looking coach. The front caps usually take a beating over the years, especially the clear coat toward the top, but yours looks in pretty great shape.
by TDJohn
Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:57 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Four Horns
Replies: 11
Views: 45437

Re: Four Horns

Thanks for the reply! I'm afraid that I'll give someone a heart attack! Its loud if I really get on it. And to Bruce's reply, yes they kinda talk, just a light tap and it kinda squeeks, hold it down, its Burlington Northern! And we do call it the Sultan! So the story is, the previous owner went to ...