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Title: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: bassfid on September 19, 2007, 02:26:10 PM
Does anyone have or know where to get a set of new rubber splash shields for a pd4106?

Fred (atlanta, ga)
Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: Barn Owl on September 19, 2007, 04:14:02 PM
US Coach has them.

US Coach "Luke"
Berlin, N.J.
856-767-3323
Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: houndbus on September 30, 2007, 06:09:50 PM
I need new ones having cut off a couple that were coming off...question do I really need them?  would appreciated pros cons and your opinions
Thank you
Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: Barn Owl on September 30, 2007, 06:18:04 PM
My back ones are gone and I see more and more coaches without them than with. They are more for looks than function. They might help keep the water spray down on other cars when it rains; possibly catch a rock or two. Replacements are way, way down on the bottom of my list. I think new ones are ~$90 + shiping each. FWIW.

Laryn
Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: FloridaCliff on September 30, 2007, 06:30:10 PM
Houndbus,

I cut mine off on my 4905.

I think it looks 100% better without them.

I like the gap that shows between the tire and body.

But if your goal is to maintain the classic or original look, put them back on.

Cliff

Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: tekebird on September 30, 2007, 06:53:27 PM
I have some available.

they keep your bus cleaner in the rain and snow by not allowing tire spray to exit the wheel wall as much
Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: Dallas on September 30, 2007, 06:55:05 PM
They keep you from cracking your head open when working on the brakes.
Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: Busted Knuckle on October 01, 2007, 07:57:09 AM
Quote from: Dallas on September 30, 2007, 06:55:05 PM
They keep you from cracking your head open when working on the brakes.

He knows! I know too, I have learned new words while being around while Dallas does brakes on buses with out them! LOL!  ;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: 4106 wheel opening rubber
Post by: houndbus on October 01, 2007, 07:41:51 PM
Hey...thanks everyone...just what I wanted...both sides of the story...not sure which road I will go down but sure appreciate the input