Re: [A/S] Shock mounts

[bob basques <bob.basques@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The axle(s) are torsion, as are all Airstreams, I believe. If one tire 
goes flat, you can still drive on the remaining three. The nature of the 
torsion does not enable it to be 'forced' into twisting as far as to 
accessing the stud mount. Indeed, that would be the ideal situation, but 
the placement of the shock tower precludes any rotation- the stud is 
still trapped between the tower and the frame.

Learn something everyday about these things, I still have to repack the 
bearings on mine this spring, and I'll most likely ponder the shocks.

I'm still not done yet with the suggestions though, what about if the 
other shock (other side) is also removed, the axle still doesn't swing 
down far enough?  I can't believe that this was the design from the 
factory.

Could the new shocks possible not be the factory replacements (size 
wise)?

As an alternate solution, what about grinding the side of the shock ring 
enough to fit into the space, how much extra is needed.

Also, how thick are these plates, and some rough dimensions on the size 
of them, width & height.

I sure wish I was in front of the trailer next to you.  This sounds like 
fun. It's not raining and outside it is?  :-)




bobb