LXI SUSPENSION ISSUE

[davidbrady]

I agree Greg, problems tend to be a result of something that recently changed. In this case I'd have my eyes on the Panhard rod and the HCV's. Al, tell us about the panhard. I think you fabbed your own at some point but then you bought a new replacement bar from Ridewell. Is this true? What parts are new, what came with the new bar? Ends, bushings, and bolts? I'd also check all the attachment points for the bar. Check for cracks at the frame hanger and also at the top of the Rockwell diff cover; look for a dusting of rust powder which usually accompanies cracks. Since the behavior is symmetrical: leans to the left post right turn and leans to the right post left turn, I think an HCV issue is less likely. The cause needs to be associated with something that comes into play on both left and right turns and that would be the panhard rod or the tag axle. The tag axle does offer a degree of anti-roll; on my fixed tag axle LXi, the air springs are plumbed together like they are on the steer axle. If the tag is shifting this could also be a cause, again all attachment points, bushings, and welds need to be checked. Does anyone have an air diagram for a steerable tag axle? Here's a schematic for the fixed tag LXi suspension.

WanderlodgeGurus->Document Library->Models->LXi->LXi Print Package->LXiPrintPackage#4.pdf (Page 4).

Al, what does your tag air pressure gauge read as you enter and leave a turn?