TheGrayOutdoors

That picture looks terrible! So, just to clarify, even if I ran two D rated single tires (4 wheels total on the whole of the truck) on the back and removed the fake duallies it would stress the axle too much? I understand that the fake duallies are the problem and I have completely eliminated that option. Sorry, not trying to be a pain, I just want to make sure that there is no other option than the full float 1 ton rear with the 6 lug wheels. I don't plan on driving it at all until I get this axle problem sorted out. I for sure would be the one person who flies off the side of the mountain when the wheels came off. Thanks again

Thanks for the correction on the year make. I thought it was kind of weird it said 1985 as year make on the title, but was sold to me as an 86 and it's listed as first sold in 86. It's a bummer that the rear axle must be replaced, I thought I had read that on the shorty's a 5 lug might be okay with beefed up tires and repacked bearings. If I choose to replace the rear axle, what else should I attend to while switching out the axle?

Hi All, I've been lurking on here for a little while now and recently my wife and I stumbled onto an 18 foot Sunrader. Our intentions are to fix the mechanical and structural issues then update/rebuild the interior (hopefully with all of your help) and hit the road mid June to full time for about a year. Currently, the Sunrader is sitting in covered storage where I went out yesterday and took photos of the main problem areas. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm thinking these are the main issues to address in "Phase 1". 1. Address the Fake Dually situation 2. Run down the checklist of flushing and filling fluids 3. Fix sagging roof and repair damage to fiberglass 4. Reseal exterior The former owner told me that the rear axle was replaced with a 1 ton. I'm pretty sure this just means he replaced the axle with the original, but I'm not a hundred percent sure because no paperwork was provided. The undercarriage and axle and linkage look pretty pristine with what looks like normal surface rust. I've read a lot on here regarding the "death axle" and I know with the shorter sunrader there have been some talks of going with upgraded single rear wheels. I'd like to explore this option with the hopes to one day put the coach on a 4 x 4. Can you verify the single rear wheel option? Also, what tires should I be looking for? Is there anything else I'm not thinking about in regards to the rear axle? Thanks, Rob