07-21-2016, 08:53 AM
Chester,
I spent some time researching toe in settings. I looked at Prevost info, Reyco Granning, Hendrickson, and Country Coach (who used the IFS 84 also). I found recommendations from 1/16 to 1/8 nominal. I agree with you that 3/16 may result in more tire wear, and I will monitor it and report back as we accumulate miles. I think the tire wear is a good tradeoff for two reasons. One the coach is more relaxing to drive when it's not wandering. Two, I feel like I am in more control when next to a semi or in a construction zone when the coach doesn't move as much from side to side.
Here is the condensed research I found on IFS suspensions used on coaches.
Spartan (IFS 84 - same as Newell) 1/8 +/- 1/16
Prevost 3/32 +/- 1/16
Hendrickson 1/16 +/- 1/16
Reyco Granning 1/8 +/- 1/16
I spent some time researching toe in settings. I looked at Prevost info, Reyco Granning, Hendrickson, and Country Coach (who used the IFS 84 also). I found recommendations from 1/16 to 1/8 nominal. I agree with you that 3/16 may result in more tire wear, and I will monitor it and report back as we accumulate miles. I think the tire wear is a good tradeoff for two reasons. One the coach is more relaxing to drive when it's not wandering. Two, I feel like I am in more control when next to a semi or in a construction zone when the coach doesn't move as much from side to side.
Here is the condensed research I found on IFS suspensions used on coaches.
Spartan (IFS 84 - same as Newell) 1/8 +/- 1/16
Prevost 3/32 +/- 1/16
Hendrickson 1/16 +/- 1/16
Reyco Granning 1/8 +/- 1/16
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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