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Re: [A/S] 1960 Tradewind axle/brakes etc.

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Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 10:34:21 -0500 (CDT)
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Toby, your 1960 AS is the last year for a straight axle with leaf springs. If the springs and shocks are not worn or broken, your axle is.....OK. In 1961, the Dura Torque axle was introduced, which is a torque tube type axle with rubber billets. (no springs) If your coach is not sagging, and it is riding straight, your axle is probably OK. The 1961 and newer Henschen Dura Torque type axles tend to lose their elastisity after about 25 years, and tend to "settle". Any good trailer shop, that deals in horse trailers or utility type trailers can inspect your axle and springs. good luck. Bill Scott 61 Bambi, VAC & WBCCI #3221 1VP & Membership Chairman , WDCU http://www.servintfree.net/wbcci-dc/

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