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Old 04-12-2013, 04:39 PM   #1
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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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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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Old 04-14-2013, 10:22 AM   #3
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Would like to see pics as well.
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Old 04-14-2013, 10:55 AM   #4
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Me too as I am getting ready to install mine
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Old 04-14-2013, 12:26 PM   #5
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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.

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A unibit is great for this application.

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Old 04-14-2013, 01:25 PM   #7
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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.

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Is the bushing not turned the wrong way in second pic ?
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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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So the bushing is turned around because it wont fit until the hole is drilled bigger.
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Old 04-14-2013, 01:50 PM   #11
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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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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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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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Old 04-15-2013, 05:39 PM   #14
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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.
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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Can anyone tell where I can get 4 bushing for my rear strongarms ?
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Can anyone tell where I can get 4 bushing for my rear strongarms ?
TSC and Lowes have bronze bushings.
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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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Old 04-16-2013, 07:13 PM   #18
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Here is some info. Ms. Berry I am sure will help you.

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52941 Glenview Drive
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Elkhart, IN 46514

A Division of Lippert Components

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Old 04-18-2013, 12:33 PM   #19
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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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Old 04-20-2013, 03:52 PM   #20
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I got my JT strongarms installed today!!!Photos attached!!
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