Jerry's Hurricane mods

[eldiee]

I have had one of these for 4 years that is red and got it at Sears on sale for $79. Has worked very well. I can't even edit this reply as I have tried twice. It was to fit on page 63 about air compressors.

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by eldiee

I have had one of these for 4 years that is red and got it at Sears on sale for $79. Has worked very well. I can't even edit this reply as I have tried twice. It was to fit on page 63 about air compressors.

I knew ehat you were talking about. I hope mine last that long

Jerry

[halfprice]

Dino tganks for posting the procedure.

Jerty

[halfprice]

Ok got up early to beat the heat. Its Sumo Spring install day. Only installed the front and it took about 1 1/2 hours which included clean up.

I started at 830 removing the old bumper stops. Real work started when Dave, Sundance, arrived to supervise at 900. I then raised the front end with the leveling jacks. Installed the drivers side first. Pretty easy job but i credit my supervisor. Drilling took a bit but i used old drill bits. I bought a new 7/16 which the instruction called for but to use it would mean to lower the axle. I left the axle raised and use the bracket as s guide. 3/8 bit worked great and the top bolt went on with no problem.

Started on the passenger side. Got the sumo bolted to the leaf spring. At this time my buddy, Jaime that owns the fleetwood that i helped install his safe t plus and rear track bar shows up. I drill the upper bracket hole. This side is harder to bolt on. The bolt goes in no problem but There is anothet bracket blocking the inside if of the sumo bolt so it was hard to attach the nut. Supervisor gets involved and we lose the nut for a few minutes. Jaime finds it and he bolts it down.

Jaime was happy to contribute. I was hoping Dave and i would be done before he showed up. On well we were close to finishing.

As usual Dave goes home sfter the job is done. He never lets me buy him lunch after working.

Jaime and i do a test run eat.

We did a little city driving and went in and out of several parking lots. Definately makes a difference in driveways. No more rocking.

Some time next week ill try to take it on the freeway to see if i can feel the semi as they get next to me. If i cant do it next week it will be in a few minth when dictor says im clear to drive after my surgery.

Enough typing geres a couple pics.

Jerry

[SuperD]

Another awesome job Ferry!!!

[DinoC41]

Originally Posted by halfprice

Ok got up early to beat the heat. Its Sumo Spring install day. Only installed the front and it took about 1 1/2 hours which included clean up.

I started at 830 removing the old bumper stops. Real work started when Dave, Sundance, arrived to supervise at 900. I then raised the front end with the leveling jacks. Installed the drivers side first. Pretty easy job but i credit my supervisor. Drilling took a bit but i used old drill bits. I bought a new 7/16 which the instruction called for but to use it would mean to lower the axle. I left the axle raised and use the bracket as s guide. 3/8 bit worked great and the top bolt went on with no problem.

Started on the passenger side. Got the sumo bolted to the leaf spring. At this time my buddy, Jaime that owns the fleetwood that i helped install his safe t plus and rear track bar shows up. I drill the upper bracket hole. This side is harder to bolt on. The bolt goes in no problem but There is anothet bracket blocking the inside if of the sumo bolt so it was hard to attach the nut. Supervisor gets involved and we lose the nut for a few minutes. Jaime finds it and he bolts it down.

Jaime was happy to contribute. I was hoping Dave and i would be done before he showed up. On well we were close to finishing.

As usual Dave goes home sfter the job is done. He never lets me buy him lunch after working.

Jaime and i do a test run eat.

We did a little city driving and went in and out of several parking lots. Definately makes a difference in driveways. No more rocking.

Some time next week ill try to take it on the freeway to see if i can feel the semi as they get next to me. If i cant do it next week it will be in a few minth when dictor says im clear to drive after my surgery.

Enough typing geres a couple pics.

Jerry



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Well done Jerry!!

[SuperD]

Originally Posted by SuperD

Another awesome job Ferry!!!

Fricking spell correction, should have been Jerry!!!

[eldiee]

I put Sumo springs on the front of my Windsport 32n a couple of months ago and it helps in windy conditions. I have also put a Roadmaster rear sway bar and an ultra track bar to get away from semi's bothering me when passing. Oh I have a Safe T plus I put on also.

[SuperD]

Jerry, still thinking about you and your surgery! Best wishes for a very speedy recovery!!! Let us know how you're doing!

[halfprice]

Thanks Dave. Its still a few weeks away. Right after my Alaska fishibg trip

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by eldiee

I put Sumo springs on the front of my Windsport 32n a couple of months ago and it helps in windy conditions. I have also put a Roadmaster rear sway bar and an ultra track bar to get away from semi's bothering me when passing. Oh I have a Safe T plus I put on also.

I also have the safe t plus, chf, and ultra rear track bar. Mh rides like a car.

Jerry

[Classictint]

I'm falling behind on the mods .. Too busy at the Tint shop

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by Classictint

I'm falling behind on the mods .. Too busy at the Tint shop

Yes you are [emoji2] im willing to help you spend your money and help doing installs but ill be out of commission for a few months.

Jerry

[Classictint]

Thanks Jerry. The first mod I want to do is the Safe T plus and Chf. Was gonna order a portable 120 watt solar panel too
I may tinker with it on Sunday after a guy comes to look at an old Vw bus I have for sale

[halfprice]

What year bus. Any pics?? My buddy had one we gad a blast in that thing

[Classictint]

Originally Posted by halfprice

What year bus. Any pics?? My buddy had one we gad a blast in that thing

It's a 1965 11 window walk thru all original

[halfprice]

I would suggest making the plates for the chf. Safe t plus will be a bitch to install on 29m because it sits low to the ground. Will need ramps to drive up on or use the leveling jacks. Just not a lot of room to work under there but it can be done in a couple hours.

Jerry

[Classictint]

Originally Posted by halfprice

What year bus. Any pics?? My buddy had one we gad a blast in that thing

I feel bad because it just sits in my garage I have a lot of old Coke and Dr Pepper coolers in it. You know it's bad when you start using it for a storage container Hahahaha

[Classictint]

Originally Posted by halfprice

I would suggest making the plates for the chf. Safe t plus will be a bitch to install on 29m because it sits low to the ground. Will need ramps to drive up on or use the leveling jacks. Just not a lot of room to work under there but it can be done in a couple hours.

Jerry

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Those plates look pretty. My friend has a Fab shop I know he could make them for me

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by Classictint

It's a 1965 11 window walk thru all original

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Awesome