Axel placement

dj · May 26, 2017, 05:16:22 PM

OK I got an interesting question
I have a 1988 102A3 and the drive and tag axel seems to be not centered in the wheel well i.e.: to the back of the wheel well....any ideas?

B_K · May 27, 2017, 06:28:10 AM

Sounds like bad bushings to me .

BK

sixtyseven · May 27, 2017, 07:21:40 AM

I'm not that familiar with MCI suspension but maybe the radius rods got switched ? ? How far off are they.....a little.....a lot ?

PP · May 27, 2017, 06:27:17 PM

If the axle were moved, wouldn't that affect the driveline? It can only slide so far into the sleeve. And would worn bushings be enough that you would notice the axle looking like it's moving toward the rear of the bus? That's a scary thought

I must be missing something here.

Scott & Heather · May 28, 2017, 08:05:23 AM

A picture paints a thousand words...we have the technology now, so let's utilize it. Take a photo of the "off center" tag and we can chime in

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dj · May 28, 2017, 01:14:38 PM

Can't get a pic of the axels to post says file is to big.... anyway the placement seems to be about four inches to the back...Ive seen other 102s that have the same issue

Dave5Cs · May 28, 2017, 02:42:42 PM

Just resize the picture to 50MB and it will post. Make a copy of your picture and re name it so you don't lose your original. Then resize the copy and post. HTH

dj · May 28, 2017, 08:45:24 PM

how do you do that on an I pad?
....Im not very computer savvy.......Im more of a wrench kind of guy

Flight102C3 · May 29, 2017, 08:19:51 PM

Good day everyone! Mine is the same way I don't like it but I figured that the way it is!! 1991 mic 102c3

dj · May 31, 2017, 02:16:39 PM

Im going to take some measurements to see if they are actually back or is it the fender flares....more to follow

Scott & Heather · May 31, 2017, 07:49:43 PM

Prob the fender flares. Mine looked that way too.

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luvrbus · May 31, 2017, 08:10:54 PM

Tape measure from the center of the tag axle to the center of the drive axle and from the center of the drive axle to the center of front axle do it on both side that will tell you.

A inexpensive chalk line laser is a nice addition to your tool box owning a bus IMO

dj · June 05, 2017, 06:57:54 PM

Thanks for the info....the bus drives GREAT no issues there.....just looks funny, the tag and the drive axel is back in the wheel well. any ideas to move them forward.....btw bushing are good