“Bump Stops” for Eagle Torque Elastic Suspension

[chessie4905]

we are starting to see the older Eagles come up for sale that probably never had suspension touched and need torsilastics rebuilt. People snap these up at a bargain. then don't want to spend any money to maintain it. Anyway. a lot of the conversions from 70's and 80's showing up as previous owners "age out" Most likely a thought in back of mind of us older members as how much longer we bill be capable of driving a conversion of any kind.

[luvrbus]

we are starting to see the older Eagles come up for sale that probably never had suspension touched and need torsilastics rebuilt. People snap these up at a bargain. then don't want to spend any money to maintain it. Anyway. a lot of the conversions from 70's and 80's showing up as previous owners "age out" Most likely a thought in back of mind of us older members as how much longer we bill be capable of driving a conversion of any kind.

The price of diesel is playing into that too most of us  don't want to deal with the 2007-2008 prices again you will see a lot of the 5mpg buses for sale you see more and more for sale each day on F/B because they predict 6 bucks a gal by spring lol CA is there already those guys don't wait 

[chessie4905]

I chuckle the new buyers of used Prevost conversions. Many are clueless of the costs of maintaining one, fuel costs, insurance costs, etc. I'll  bet many will be quietly listed for sale in another year and prices will start dropping. I'd  love to have one, but not squandering my retirement savings to have one. Are campers, conversions,and rv's  ready for another boom-bust cycle? Fuel costs killed last boom.

[muldoonman]

With most motorized RV prices during the Pandimic inflated through the roof, think it's gonna be a bloodbath coming down. Sold my 1991 XL to a couple out of Northern Cali (cheap or what I thought was fair) and they flew out and bought it. Drove it home 2000 miles and happy as Larks.  I went to looking at later year models of upper end RV's and Man. Gonna wait until Folks get scared. 

[luvrbus]

With most motorized RV prices during the Pandimic inflated through the roof, think it's gonna be a bloodbath coming down. Sold my 1991 XL to a couple out of Northern Cali (cheap or what I thought was fair) and they flew out and bought it. Drove it home 2000 miles and happy as Larks.  I went to looking at later year models of upper end RV's and Man. Gonna wait until Folks get scared. 

I have this friend that has been looking for the rare bath and half Country Coach Magna 630 a 2008 lol he found one and couldn't believe the price they are bringing big bucks. I thought about selling my single bath model I have had some real good offers but not into shopping for a replacement   

[6805eagleguy]

Eagle suspension is designed to last 2 million miles but you have to adjust properly and don't let it get low.My Eagle had a HWH hydraulic leveling system when parked I took the weight off and never had to adjust it but a 1/2 inch every 10 years and never adjusted (index) the bogies it was always on the money.If you keep the adjustment rods nice and clean that 1-7/16 nut is hard to turn if you let it rust and do not grease the pins it is a bitch to adjust   

Not looking forward to adjusting my eagle for the first time in who knows how many years, it's sitting at a good height just leans a bit towards the drivers side

[luvrbus]

Not looking forward to adjusting my eagle for the first time in who knows how many years, it's sitting at a good height just leans a bit towards the drivers side

Kroil and a wire brush are your best friend for about a month,good luck when 1 leans to 1 side hello bogie reindex and they can be real PITA

[DoubleEagle]

It seems quite common for the rear Torsilastic tube on the driver side to fail first. I suspect the extra weight on that side might have something to do with it.

[luvrbus]

The engine is offset to that side,the bogies usually go first then the rear goes,it is waste of time to raise a Eagle on 1 corner without doing the bogie first and that is a job  no one likes   

[chessie4905]

or just buy a conversion with airbags.😉

[luvrbus]

or just buy a conversion with airbags.😉

Not all people like the jell-o ride

[chessie4905]

as opposed to bobbing.😆

[6805eagleguy]

Eagles the best bus for people like me who like to fabricate and stuff huge engines in the back

[luvrbus]

Eagles the best bus for people like me who like to fabricate and stuff huge engines in the back

Your hands are tied to a engine laying on it side setting cross ways and turning the wrong direction  .I miss my Eagle (sometimes)Ian on the BNO said it right nothing has the curb appeal as a well maintained good looking Eagle he told me that many years ago,they were good buses and rust is a problem but I seen Prevost built in 80's rust just as bad.They were built by a bus line to run XXXXXXXXX numbers of miles by a bus line and Continental got their money out of one

[usbusin]

Not all people like the jell-o ride

Why did the entertainers like the eagle?  Was it for the ride quality?  Easier to sleep in?