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11-11-2012, 01:59 PM
w&bknocke
Steering gear
I talked to Spartan and they said that the early 90's saginaw steering gear were problems. Mine is leaking and has play in it. The question is should i try a rebuilt for $600-800 or spring for a new one from Spartan for $1900.
Thanks



11-11-2012, 03:27 PM
MWrench
I had mine rebuilt, actually, did an exchange for ~$500, Over 100K miles on the rebuilt one and it is OK. the geometry of the steering on the 30' Spartan chassis is VERY BAD! Unequal left/right responses to steering input, is only part of the issue. Caster needs to be increased also to improve on-center tracking.


Ed
94 30' Breakaway #3864
30-BS-6B side entry
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Allison 6 speed
Spartan chassis
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11-11-2012, 10:06 PM
Gary Carter
I put in a rebuilt Saginaw 710 in 08. Been fine ever since.


'92 Barth Breakaway - 30'
5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
Front entrance
11-11-2012, 10:52 PM
Rusty
My PO put in a rebuilt Saginaw 710 also - about 9 years ago.


Rusty

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11-12-2012, 08:58 AM
w&bknocke
thanks to all ail be ordering today