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Update/the saga continues....
Thought it would be a good idea to have the transmission serviced while the RV is in getting the new engine installed. Turns out, the transmission also needs to be replaced or rebuilt. Mechanic found totally cooked fluid when he drained and dropped the pan along with some metal pieces that indicate the transmission is toast.
At this point I'm too far into this thing to stop now. At least I won't be left wondering if the transmission is going to be an issue later down the road, so just gonna bite the bullet now and get the transmission rebuilt if it's salvageable.
Guess that's what I get for taking on the risk of buying an RV with a blown engine. 🤷♂️
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19 hours ago, lansisco said:
Results as measured from the bottom of the fender to the ground:
Rear Drivers Old: 23 1/2 (23.5) New: 25 1/8 (25.125) Difference: 1.625 Inches
Rear Passenger Old: 24 1/4 (24.25) New: 25 3/8 (25.375) Difference: 1.125 Inches
Hope you got some before and after pics?
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Simpletire.com coming through with speedy delivery. Received the Petlas before I had a chance to drop of the Thunderer for return so did a side by side photo.
Thunderer on the left, Petlas on the right in both photos.
Thunderer looks like a general HWY tire to me and from others experience/input here, it does the job well. Petlas looks like a bit more aggressive/all terrain tread that should do well on both highway and gravel or dirt roads where I spend a lot of time in rural Oregon.
Also worth noting the Petlas is 3lbs heavier and feels much more solid in general.
I’ll have ride and drive notes soon as the engine is being installed this week!
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5 minutes ago, linda s said:
The true snow tire they make is not available in America. When you get yours please show us some pics. First I have ever heard of Turkish tires. Very strange
Linda S
Oh, gotcha (about the snow tires)
There are Petlas tires on the front of my rig. Only reason I even looked into the brand or new it existed. Did a little research and found the AT style in 185s. Maybe we’ll have another affordable option for a good tire. Maybe I’ll regret the purchase. 🤷🏼♂️
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8 minutes ago, linda s said:
Those are about $10/tire more than I paid for the Petlas I ordered from simpletire.
I realize it’s not a known quantity for the forum, but seemed to be a good option for what I was lookin for in a tire. I’ll follow up with more once I’ve got the tires on the rig.
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5 hours ago, linda s said:
The Petlas is new to me. On the plus side it appears they have a winter tire in our size which is pretty cool if it's available in America.
I ordered the Petlas from simpletire.com. It does have a snow raiting, though I’m guessing that’s similar to most AT these days. Wouldn’t consider it a soft compound snow tire like a blizzack or the like.
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5 hours ago, linda s said:
By the way the Nexens were also cheaper and they are some of the best tire you can buy anywhere, also all season
Which Nexen tire are you referring to?
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11 minutes ago, linda s said:
Strange. The Thunderer are also all season and appear to have a much more aggressive tread than the ones you chose. They are also cheaper. I had a hell of a time getting simple tire to even find me a 185r14 tire. Their website kept giving me a 185 60 14.
Linda S
I originally ordered the Thunderer and was surprised when I received them because the tread wasn't what I expected... also appeared to be an aggressive tread from the website photos.
After doing some image searches, I found photos of the Petlas and they look like a more aggressive tread to me. The image on the simple tire website isn't a very good representation.
I'll take photos of the Thunderer before I return them and also a photo of the Petlas once I receive them and follow up with a post of both here.
I had the same problem with the tire size search that you did... I found that I had to search for the tire make and model I was looking for, then select the size in the drop down menu to get the 185r14, but they do have them.
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On 5/6/2021 at 7:59 PM, linda s said:
How old are the rear 185's. If younger than 7 years you could put those on the spares and just buy 6 tires.
My two inner rears are just at 7 years old (outers are 9 years old and the front 195's are only 4 years old), so ordered 6 tires and will use the old inners as spares for now. Simple Tire is having a memorial day sale that has already started.
I got the Petlas Advente PT875 for about $88 each and free shipping.
They also carry the Thunderer Ranger 101 for a little over $80 each.
I went with the All Weather/more aggressive tread because I'll be boondocking mostly.
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30 minutes ago, hamkid said:
reusing or buying new U-bolts, shackles, and hardware?
I'll be doing my rear leaf springs later this summer and contemplating the same thing. I'm leaning toward new.
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Sourced a 4.88 3rd member from a 92 4runner today for $180. Had to pull it myself, but it was easier than expected and glad I know the process now. Probably do the 3rd member at the same time I do the leaf springs and shocks.
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Just now, 86Dolphino said:
The breaking did improve some, and having just one spare is nice.
Good to know, thank you. Now if I can talk the fella down on price...
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On 5/4/2021 at 2:35 PM, Trollmessiah said:
Also just ordered the springs, new shocks and bushings. Super excited to get in the road this summer!
10s or 20s? Please share your progress.
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On 5/4/2021 at 2:34 PM, Trollmessiah said:
(totally off topic) I nabbed some ford transit jumper seats that fit perfectly at the back (rear dinette 18 Sunrader). Had an engineer friend get me some High Strength Steel and the most robust 1/2” bolts and nuts I could find to attach (can't remember the sheer strength) and they bolt onto the truck frame. When we camp, they fold and fit in the truck cab.
Nice!
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On 5/7/2021 at 7:50 AM, 86Dolphino said:
I did the conversion. I think I paid 150 for it all including 3 rims. One think you will need that may have been overlooked is the dust covers for the rotors the 5 lug covers you currently have won’t fit. The last photo show the 5 lug dust cover and the 6 lug. Easy job really
Thanks for the feedback. Curious on your thoughts on braking smaller 5lug vs larger 6lug rotors? Did you notice a difference?
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2 hours ago, linda s said:
How old are the rear 185's. If younger than 7 years you could put those on the spares and just buy 6 tires. There's a date code on the tires. You are going to be looking for 185r14 tires. 195's are hard to find and usually more expensive. I shop Google. Easiest way to find the best price. Sometimes Amazon, sometimes online tire retailers. Let us know if you have trouble finding the right ones
Linda S
I'll have to check... here's hoping. The door plate shows 185s front and back... not sure why the previous owner put 195s on the front.
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On 8/3/2020 at 5:55 AM, Derek up North said:
The owner of 'Atlas' the Sunrader had custom spacers/adapters made to adapt 17" Ford E350 rims to his 4x4. Cost ~$900/4 from:-
https://www.motorsport-tech.com/wheel_adapters.html
https://www.motorsport-tech.com/contact.html
That is pretty rad! 😲
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I've got an older rig with the 5 lug front 6 lug rear. Came with a front spare and I just got a 6 lug wheel for a rear spare. Looking into a new tire on each wheel (the 5 lug spare looks to be original or nearly as old as the rig is)... fun fact, my front tires are 195s and my rears are 185s... with a winter tire outer and all season inner. I have 3 different types of tires on this thing!!
Really wasn't wanting to buy 8 tires. ☹️
The "getting to know you" phase is getting expensive on this thing.
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On 5/4/2021 at 11:00 AM, linda s said:
Not quite correct. Some get done in only a few months and some states require it be titled in the same year as the chassis.
Linda
Yeah, this one was built a month after the chassis. Still titled in 86 though. It's been an interesting learning process.
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On 5/4/2021 at 11:50 AM, Scott iv said:
I have the same awning rail as you. It appears to have been installed correct and the circular channel on the top accommodates a bag type awning like those found on a pop up. I have one installed on mine. A plastic cable on top of the bag awning slides through the channel.
I'm familiar with how the awning fits in the the channel... I've only ever seen that channel on the bottom of the rail before. It's all getting replaced eventually.
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I found the whole assembly, like WME suggested. Does $100 each sound reasonable? Same source can provide the 14" 6 lug dually wheels for $60 each. Picked up a spare wheel yesterday to have a rear spare (my rig has 5 lug front spare only) and in talking with the guy discovered he had all the parts for the conversion. I'm currently falling fast down the rabbit hole of repairs and upgrades (also looking for a 4.56 or 4.88 3rd member) and cost is my only concern. Things are adding up fast.
Will the larger rotor make that much difference in braking? Is it worth the cost of parts and installation?
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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On 3/30/2021 at 12:04 PM, Trollmessiah said:
I may even try the CS020R springs, as I’ve mounted 2 removable seats in the back for my kids
I'd be real interested in seeing the seating you mention. I've been thinking about doing something similar. Please share?
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On 3/30/2021 at 12:04 PM, Trollmessiah said:
I love this forum! I’m going to dive into fixing my ‘84 Sunrader’s saggy butt. Local spring shops are no help so far (I live close to Kingston, Ontario Canada). Any chances anyone knows of a Canadian source for some CS010R springs? I may even try the CS020R springs, as I’ve mounted 2 removable seats in the back for my kids (they’re legit ford transit jumper seats - bolted to the frame) - travelling with wife and kids is a bit heavy for the little beast. Getting itchy to get on the road for some fun summer travels again!
Any progress? I'm in the same boat of deciding on 10 vs 20
Guidelines for installing awnings?
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Here's a pic of my '86 Mini-Crusier awning. You can kinda see the little wheel/caster on the top rear corner of the door.