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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 09:18 PM
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Posted By RONSTAR911
Grade 8 Hardware

Also interesting point Fkent, I have installed many trailer hitches over the years and they ALWAYS use Gr8 Hrdware and a Gr8 Lockwasher and Nut. NOT a NYlock for that same reason. I will definitly be...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,026
Posted By RONSTAR911
No I never did check the torque, I agree that the...

No I never did check the torque, I agree that the bolts came loose and then it was all a matter of time. One point you make is interesting, on the side that pulled out the washer is bent over the nut...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 08:37 PM
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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,026
Posted By RONSTAR911
Well, I'm pretty sure that the design is flawed....

Well, I'm pretty sure that the design is flawed. There should be a heavier bracket or extended farther to offset the pivot point as the other gentleman pointed out the swing arm is very far back...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-29-2012, 10:53 PM
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Posted By RONSTAR911
Yes I wondered about that myself judging by the...

Yes I wondered about that myself judging by the way it pulled out like that. I pulled out the alco owners manual and sure enough it says every 6000 miles/ 6 months these bolts should be checked and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-29-2012, 09:52 PM
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Posted By RONSTAR911
Alco Torsion Axle mounts sheared off!

My Camping season ended yesterday when my 2009 Palomino Banshee Tent trailers axlel tore away from the frame and jammed my wheels into the fender wells, I had to get it towed home on a flat deck a...
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