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08-22-2018, 01:11 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Front Hood Rattle Fix
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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08-22-2018, 04:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 59
THOR #10872
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I was just thinking about this project the other day. I adjusted the licks for a snugger fit but though a seal would help keep the pieces from rubbing together.
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08-22-2018, 04:39 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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This brand is rubber not felt and it is the absolute perfect fit.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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08-22-2018, 04:39 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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I meant to add I picked it up at Lowe's.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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08-22-2018, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Thats great. I havent noticed any rattling on mine but I will check.
I see you have an air horn.
Which one did you purchase? Do you like it? I thought about adding one to mine but there are so many to choose from. I want that deep loud sound (like a train) and most of the cheaper air horns were smaller than your and didnt sound that good (on line sample - so its hard to tell).
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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08-22-2018, 04:56 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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I will post in New thread 4 You in 5 min. CRAZZZY Loud!!
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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08-22-2018, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Awesome! Thanks.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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08-22-2018, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 27.7
State: California
Posts: 289
THOR #10907
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As usual, I did another insane but amazing mod to my Vegas. haha.
The Vegas has the stupidest hood design I've ever seen. My '18 opened up, I think the older ones opened down? Either way is retarded. The only way you can get to anything under the hood is to scrunch down between the hood and the body. Absolutely useless.
So I took the hood off, took the hinges off and threw them away. lol. I fiberglassed two 3/8" pins into the bottom edge of the hood and drilled two holes in the bottom edge of the front cap. I filled the holes with fiberglass and painted to match. Now when I need to work under the hood, I simply unlock the two hood locks on the top and lift the entire hood off. It's super light, I can lift it off with one hand easily.
The other awesome side benefit of not having the hood hinged upwards or downwards? With the hood completely off, you can stand on the frame crossmember and clean the windshield! Another one of my favorite mods to this Vegas. And yeah, it was loose and rattled stock. With the pins in the bottom and locks at the top, it's stronger and more solidly mounted than stock.
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08-22-2018, 05:38 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmtech16450yz
As usual, I did another insane but amazing mod to my Vegas. haha.
The Vegas has the stupidest hood design I've ever seen. My '18 opened up, I think the older ones opened down? Either way is retarded. The only way you can get to anything under the hood is to scrunch down between the hood and the body. Absolutely useless.
So I took the hood off, took the hinges off and threw them away. lol. I fiberglassed two 3/8" pins into the bottom edge of the hood and drilled two holes in the bottom edge of the front cap. I filled the holes with fiberglass and painted to match. Now when I need to work under the hood, I simply unlock the two hood locks on the top and lift the entire hood off. It's super light, I can lift it off with one hand easily.
The other awesome side benefit of not having the hood hinged upwards or downwards? With the hood completely off, you can stand on the frame crossmember and clean the windshield! Another one of my favorite mods to this Vegas. And yeah, it was loose and rattled stock. With the pins in the bottom and locks at the top, it's stronger and more solidly mounted than stock.
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I want to see pictures of this.. (just the hood--no need to see your feet on the frame )
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08-22-2018, 05:42 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Same here and print the color code of the paint you used for touch up. Interesting.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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08-26-2018, 12:57 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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I just did this yesterday not because I could hear it rattling but because I could see the results of it rattling: In several spots you can see that our hood has worn through the gelcoat and the underlying fiberglass is exposed.
Used the exact same weatherseal material from Lowes.
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08-26-2018, 08:41 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 59
THOR #10872
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Just upgraded ours today. Love it when a project works out this easily. Found the exact same weatherstripping at Home Depot. Cleaned the fiberglass with an alcohol swab and the adhesive tape on weatherstripping stuck like glue!
Thanks Revjefferey for the great mod idea.
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Originally Posted by revjeffrey
This worked Really Great & Easy! After my last trip my hood was rattling very loose on Fiberglas's to Fiberglas's contact. I added this rubber seal self Very easy. Needed 2 rolls. make sure you wipe the Fiberglas's 1st with rubbing alcohol to clean. Adjusted, tight & quiet. "Testing" Left over piece on door. Attachment 12376Attachment 12377Attachment 12378Attachment 12379
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08-26-2018, 08:43 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Use it on your Website! [emoji106]
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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08-26-2018, 08:44 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 59
THOR #10872
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Thank you. I will do that.
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Originally Posted by revjeffrey
Use it on your Website! [emoji106]
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10-30-2018, 01:48 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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After winterizing and my outdoor shower compartment was filthy. (I know super huge issue) I found a way to use up the small piece of weather strip leftover, I used for the grill.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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