We spent a WonDerFul nite in Lakeland, FL, courtesy of Central Florida Bus Repair. We got there late, bout noon, and they couldn't get it done by 5. first time i've slept above a pit in a garage.
We had our axles and each wheel load weighed some time ago and found we were 5000lbs light on the bogie, and heavy on the drive axle, so i decided after the bus rally to get them indexed.
i thought about doing them myself, but now i'm glad i left it.
Mr. Silver brought out Andy and Joe. Andy guided me in to within an inch of the wall, then both went to work tryin to get the axle loose to get the indexing done. Bottom line, took about 10 hours of at least one, sometimes 2 pulling on a wrench.
when they got done, i paid the bill with the last check in the book. another Eagle owner was there and he (Jack) said looked low. sure enough, it was. about 1 1/2 inch in front.
Andy and Joe went to work and had both torsolactics adjusted by 4:30, paid again and gone by 5pm.
Now the ride is fully level, within specs, not yet weighed again, but i'm sure it's OK. drove about 80 miles so far, most at about 70mph. Looks great, rides great, drives great.
i was convinced at the bus rally after talking to others that leaving the weight heavy on the drive axle might ruin the torsalactics. Others told me about places to get them done (thanks Ace).
Almost forgot, Ricky tightened up and silenced the road noise on the front door.
this is NOT a paid commercial. Just an endorsment of good work on time at reasonable cost.
