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Richard palmer · (08-27-2015)

started working on the bus today going to replace the tag seals they were leaking tag shocks a stabilizer new steer tires brakes and new drums on the steer and tag

Here are some more pics

Just got off the phone with koni they said the steerable tag shock number is koni 8805-1015 drive shocks 9005-1025 and steer 90-2497 sp1 not sure if these are right but that's what they are telling me the stabilizer shock number and make is arvin meritor /gabriel fleet line 85316 shock absorber

davidbrady · (This post was last modified: 10-08-2013 22:03 by davidbrady.)

Hey Rick,

That's great progress - thanks for sharing it with us.

During the WaGu Asheville rally we crawled all over Al Perna's coach searching for steer axle part numbers.

For the steer tag axle shock we have Koni pNo: 88-1639,
For the steering stabilizer we have Gabriel pNo: 630541

For Hub piloted steer axle:
Hub and Cup assy: Webb 25231-3T
Brake Drum 16.5 x 6, Webb 65179B
Oil Slinger Webb 73615

90-2497SP1 is definitely correct for the steer axle. I find mine ride and handle best when set on full soft.

pNo on the Gabriel Steering Stabilizer

pNo on Koni Shocks

Thanks to Arcticdude, Al, Gregg, Corey, and Chuck for pulling these pNo's together. :-)

al perna · 10-10-2013, 22:45

great Pic Rich , thanks for sharing . looks like a great building you have there .

davidbrady · (This post was last modified: 10-11-2013 10:58 by davidbrady.)

Rick,

Here's some additional views of the steerable tag:

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0010173.pdf (Size: 766.24 KB / Downloads: 725) , starts with CSN: 10001340 (3/6/00), ends with CSN: 10064975

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1982974.pdf (Size: 144.4 KB / Downloads: 727) , starts with CSN: 10001470 (3/6/00), ends with CSN: 10052809

Richard palmer · 10-11-2013, 14:15

Thanks david and al i am going to be replacing all the air bag also found some cracks in some of them hope to get them still today or Monday, if anyone is ever coming threw Columbus oh and needs some help don't hesitate to get a hold of me all bluebirds are welcome , i will post some pics when they come in and during the job

***Arcticdude*** · 10-11-2013, 15:21

In looking at the tag shock picture, I see it's an adjustable shock. Has anybody played with the settings there?

Garynmike · 08-27-2015, 00:38

Do all 1999 LXi 43' coaches have the steerable tags?

Garynmike · (This post was last modified: 08-27-2015 08:25 by Garynmike.)

Hmm, after doing more reading I believe my coach may have that steerable tag axel....
Should I be concerned?

davidbrady · 08-27-2015, 21:37

Mike,

Your coach does have a steerable tag. Blue Birds fix to the issues sometimes experienced was to weld the locking pins in place effectively making it a fixed tag. Some folks have no problems with their steerable tags, some have had to machine new taper locking pins to fix the issues, and some have the factory weld fix. It'd be worthwhile to see how yours is set up.

Garynmike · 08-27-2015, 22:16

The current owner says it steers fine and hasn't given him any issues...
So far it seems that what he's been telling me has been true so let's hope it continues...
Lord knows my family and I have had enough of other peoples deception.