Torque beam bushing, replacement

[Gregory OConnor]

During a DOT/CHP inspection the cop spends 30% Of time on the
suspension review. I am always surprised how reasonable and quick
truck suspension shops complete mandated repairs.

Vent tube path is one of those things where the path ' is what it
will be'. to keep the tube clean it is best to make it metal to get
hot. straight and plumb to drip dry . and not long as long will cool
and plug up. I have seen rigs modified where the vent tube was
inserted in a 5 times oversized pipe to direct the flow.

Greg94ptCa
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Gideon"
wrote:
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> The torque beam rubber bushings on the Ridewell suspension on
drivers
> side of my front axle need replacement. The Cat crankcase
ventilation
> tube is poorly positioned and over the years oil from the vent tube
> has continuously saturated the rubber and recently I noticed two of
> the bushings (on lower beam) have splits and could fail.
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> My question to the group is: 1. Who sells the bushing kits? 2.
Should
> I also replace the rubber bushings on the right side? Who do I get
to
> perform this heavy task?
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> I'll see if I can get some photos this afternoon when sun angle is
> better.
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> Thinking about replacing the 4 front air springs (bags) also to
> consolidate the labor costs.
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> Please jump up with your opinions...I value all comments.
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> Dick Gideon
> Freedom Bird
> 1989 35FCSB
> Rolla, MO
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