2002 Beaver Patriot rear axle alignment…thrust adjustment.

[Jose Rita]

Hi all, my Patriot was diagnosed with a rear axle out of adjustment and worn out bushings.  I have been trying to find someone to fix/adjust it but no luck..I am in Massachusetts.  The one place that does heavy equipment said that because of the age, it may be a parts issue so they wont take the job. Are there any suggestions where I can get this done.  Starting to get depressed…lol.

[David T. Richelderfer]

Go get the parts for the job, then go back to the repair firm and ask them to install the new parts.

A few years ago, I had our coach's steering axle repaired - new kingpins and wheel bearings, two tie rod ends, drag link, four airbags, etc. - all done at Chassis Dynamics in Yuma, AZ.  The firm told me up front to source all the parts myself to save their 25% or so markup.


https://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,11030.msg75086.html#msg75086

[Jose Rita]

Thank you.  I contacted Beaver Coach and they can get the parts.  Gonna see if I can convince the shop to do the work.  The job looks simple enough, just have to have the right tools.  I feel better knowing that there is a supplier tho.  Now I can work on an electrical issue.

[Keith Moffett Co-Admin]

I can suggest Source Engineering in Vaneta Or. Having been engineers at Monaco they know these coaches well.  When we lost a drag link they made one from scratch angles and all. 
Found out later that the other shops we consulted would have had these guys build it too.
I bet they would suggest a shop near you.
 (458) 207-9442

[Jose Rita]

Thank you I will give them a call.