Just curious. Has anyone installed the NeverFail bushings from Rieco-Titan instead of going to the wet bolts? Thoughts/comments.
I had done a search earlier on the Internet and saw they were listed on the Lippert components site: http://www.lippertcomponents.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=291%3Anever-fail-bushings&catid=34%3Aproducts&Itemid=267
John, it's Deb, and yes, we have the never-fails on ours. So far so good. I work at a repair facility, so get to try all the new stuff on my coach. We've had the bushings and Correct Track for about a year, the Ground Control a little longer. Trip back from Elkhart to CA and a lot of other miles as well and everything seems to be holding up well. No visible wear patterns on the tires, so I'm pleased so far.
I owned a hot rod shop for about 10 years before I went to work for the RV shop. Mechanical and technical info is a hobby..LOL Ray does the installs, I do the research.
John, I think you might be right about them for your rig. Especially since it's parked a good deal, they wouldn't collect moisture and not moving wouldn't bother them either as there is no grease to distribute. They are as easy as any bushing to install, just push the others out and them in. I was pretty shocked to see my original ones worn clear through in places after about 6k miles. I suspect that something like that is a contributing factor in some spring/ shackle issues.Oops, my bad, Deb. Sounds like the Never Fails might be a better option over the wet bolts for the way we use our rig. Easy to install?
John, I think you might be right about them for your rig. Especially since it's parked a good deal, they wouldn't collect moisture and not moving wouldn't bother them either as there is no grease to distribute. They are as easy as any bushing to install, just push the others out and them in. I was pretty shocked to see my original ones worn clear through in places after about 6k miles. I suspect that something like that is a contributing factor in some spring/ shackle issues.
They are available on http://stores.ebay.com/Media-Camping-Center/Mobile-Outfitters-/_i.html?_fsub=4684677015 .
I don't have any dealers in my area either. $500 for installation seems very high........I'll have to get my son to give me a hand.....he'll still work for beer