simple question on adjusting rear slacks

[bevans6]

I know how to actually do it, but what I want some ideas on is how do people actually get under there to do it?  Just what's the easiest way.  I don't really fit under the bus all that well even when it's up on 4" blocks.  I don't have a pit.  What do people do?

Told you it was a simple question, most wouldn't even be that charitable!   

thanks, Brian

[Slow Rider]

Easy as pie.  You drive over to BK's place and put it over the pit.  Bryce has very reasonable rates and tells some of the best bus lies you will ever hear.  One thing though, don't leave your spoon where the dogs can find it.  He has taught them to "borrow" such things and you may never see it again

Frank

[Just Dallas]

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[buswarrior]

Install one of these so you only have to go under when it really is in need of adjustment:

http://www.spectra-ssa.com/brakeinspector.html

Two ways,

I climb it up on stepped layers of 2x lumber, adding more layers once it is up on the first ones to give me the height I'd like for whatever project is at hand.

Or, at inspection time, jacked up and wheels off, all your brake servicing is so much easier, all the greasing points readily available, beats the contortions from underneath, and pulling the wheels regularly is good preventive maintenance against seized wheel to drum corrosion, so when you have that flat tire, you'll be able to get it off.

happy coaching!
buswarrior

[zubzub]

I like BW way, I am sick and tired of squirming around under my bus, I guess it's time to pull the drums and see what other problems I have.  BTW on my bus I can do the front slacks by steering  the wheel all the way hard right and doing the right slack etc...

[Chuck Newman]

Brian,

I agree with BW.  I have two drive on ramps that I carry that will raise the bus 10" for quick access.  But for checking air leaks, greasing, inspection, part replacement, etc. by far removing the wheels "opens up" everything.  Some air components I've replaced were easier with some of the wrenching done next to the drum, then finishing up from the ground.  It also allows more light into the underside area.  Get a good crow bar or tire bar to walk the tires on and off.

I have a 20 ton air jack and a couple 12 ton jack stands that easily support one end or the other.  Going to replace my Harbor Freight air impact with a Makita 1" electric impact.  Can carry a small compressor instead of a big one.

Chuck

[Busted Knuckle]

Hi Brian,
My answer is probably not going to be the one yer looking for, and as a matter of fact it's the pits!

I cheat I have a pit which is a fat mans best friend when it comes to working on buses!

I even cheat more as I usually have "Booger" do it! He's paid by the hr, I am not! But I still get under thar and get'r done when needed! (Don't I Frank & Cody?)

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12698.0;attach=13681

  BK