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04-12-2013, 04:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Melbourne FL
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JT Strongarms
I had the Strongarms installed by the factory on my 32RS which I picked up last week. We have been camping this week and everything has been great. The only issue is the Strongarms were not installed correctly according to "The Mobile Outfitters" a division of Lippert responsible for the Strongarms. The brass colored flanged bushings are suppose to slide inside of the front legs and well as the rear legs on the 6 way leveling system. The rear were installed correctly although the needed tightening. The bushing however will not fit in the holes in the front legs unless they are drilled out to 1/2 inches which the factory did not do. The Mobile Outfitters sent me the installation instructions explaining the need for drilling the holes in the front legs. I would suggest anyone with this configuration check the correct installation (six way leveling and JT Strongarms factory installation). I can forward the installation instructions if any one needs it. Christopher Columbus knows about my issue but I am not sure if there is a fleet wide issue or an isolated case.
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04-14-2013, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Are you saying that you were notified the stabilizers were incorrectly installed on your 320RS, or that you noticed this? A picture of the issue, and the install instructions would be helpful in understanding what is going on.
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04-14-2013, 10:22 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Would like to see pics as well.
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04-14-2013, 10:55 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
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Me too as I am getting ready to install mine
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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04-14-2013, 12:26 PM
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Campfire Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: South East Michigan
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I just finished installing mine several weeks ago. You do have to drill out the bottom holes of each landing gear to accept the provided bushings. The metal in the legs is fairly soft and easy to drill.
John
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04-14-2013, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Southeast Utah
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2012 Ford F-450 SuperDuty
2013 Crusader 355BHQ
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04-14-2013, 01:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Melbourne FL
Posts: 24
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Right and Wrong bushing placement
Attached are two photos.
The left one is a rear jack with the bushings in the holes correctly.
The second is a front jack with the bushings incorrectly installed. They bushings are 1/2 inch OD and the holes in the front jacks are too small.
They need to be drilled out.
The factory failed to install them correctly.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...1&d=1365963681
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...1&d=1365963681
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04-14-2013, 01:28 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Is the bushing not turned the wrong way in second pic ?
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04-14-2013, 01:36 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Melbourne FL
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No! The small end of the bushings are supposed to be in the holes of the jack. The U bolt shaped bracket which you only see part of it is supposed to outside of the bushings They will not fit. If you reread the original post the maker of the Strongarms say they need to be drilled out for installation.
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04-14-2013, 01:39 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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So the bushing is turned around because it wont fit until the hole is drilled bigger.
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04-14-2013, 01:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Melbourne FL
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Look at both bushings. They are not correctly installed. No matter which you turn them they are not doing what bushing are designed to do. This is the way the coach was delivered to me which obviously is not correct. I can turn the bushing around if you like, but it does not matter. They go directly into the struts on the landing gear, followed by the U shaped attachment arms that connect the JT Strongarms. If I take the bushings off try to put them into the struts where they belong so the attachment bolts can go through them, they will not go in the struts. They are TOO BIG, either way you turn them.
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04-14-2013, 02:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Melbourne FL
Posts: 24
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Email from Outfitters
I have the email with instructions for installation if anyone would like it sent to them. I cannot figure out how to include it in the post here.
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04-15-2013, 07:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Thanks for the info! I'll have to make sure I check that when I pick up my unit, hopefully later this month.
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04-15-2013, 05:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Burlington, Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fish70mg
I had the Strongarms installed by the factory on my 32RS which I picked up last week. We have been camping this week and everything has been great. The only issue is the Strongarms were not installed correctly according to "The Mobile Outfitters" a division of Lippert responsible for the Strongarms. The brass colored flanged bushings are suppose to slide inside of the front legs and well as the rear legs on the 6 way leveling system. The rear were installed correctly although the needed tightening. The bushing however will not fit in the holes in the front legs unless they are drilled out to 1/2 inches which the factory did not do. The Mobile Outfitters sent me the installation instructions explaining the need for drilling the holes in the front legs. I would suggest anyone with this configuration check the correct installation (six way leveling and JT Strongarms factory installation). I can forward the installation instructions if any one needs it. Christopher Columbus knows about my issue but I am not sure if there is a fleet wide issue or an isolated case.
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Could you send me pictures of the back ones where the bracket is attached to the frame. I have the six way auto level also and the dealer installed the front ones but not the back. So he sent them to me to install. bobbyv53@hotmail.com. Thank you
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04-16-2013, 06:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Camden, Arkansas
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Can anyone tell where I can get 4 bushing for my rear strongarms ?
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04-16-2013, 06:39 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waynes
Can anyone tell where I can get 4 bushing for my rear strongarms ?
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TSC and Lowes have bronze bushings.
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04-16-2013, 06:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Camden, Arkansas
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I did look at Lowest. All I could find was bushings without the shoulder on it but I need ones just like they send with the front strongarms
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04-16-2013, 07:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Melbourne FL
Posts: 24
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Here is some info. Ms. Berry I am sure will help you.
Marie Berry
The Mobile Outfitters
52941 Glenview Drive
Plant #62
Elkhart, IN 46514
A Division of Lippert Components
574.312.6654 Office
574.538.4380 Fax
mberry@lci1.com E-Mail
www.themobileoutfitters.com
www.lci1.com
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04-18-2013, 12:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Melbourne FL
Posts: 24
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Correct installation of Strongarms
Attached is a photo after I drilled the holes in the front struts and the bolts are now riding in the bushings. Before the bolt threads were resting on the holes in the struts, not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Even though you can tighten the bolts with the bushings not seated in the holes I believe any for and aft movement in the coach possibly lead to wearing of the threads and bending of the bolts.
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04-20-2013, 03:52 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,520
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I got my JT strongarms installed today!!!Photos attached!!
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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