tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623753052339571343.post1867566251602990951..comments2017-09-17T05:04:11.419-07:00Comments on My 57 Airstream Caravanner: pbearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02693893008288202409noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623753052339571343.post-75284631824120341012009-11-01T16:37:16.429-08:002009-11-01T16:37:16.429-08:00Steve, thanks. Those are so very helpful observat...Steve, thanks. Those are so very helpful observations. Right after I posted this comment I came up with a quick test. I took the wheel well out from under the shell and placed it on the frame 3/4 inch closer to the wheel and 2 1/2 inches higher (with the aid of a couple of bricks). I figured I would gain at least that much height. I then tried putting the tires on and taking them off and was able to do so without trouble.nmbosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210968299540845435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623753052339571343.post-42235255846527554902009-11-01T16:12:14.416-08:002009-11-01T16:12:14.416-08:00Norm, I mostly went with Axis because of Colin. I...Norm, I mostly went with Axis because of Colin. I'd called him to get his ideas on switching from the sprung axle to torsion and he was so helpful, I just placed the order with him. <br /><br />If the Captain is like mine, you'll probably wind up riding a little higher than you did on the old springs. I also went with Axis' high profile axle, which they say adds about an inch in height. I think I wound up around 3 or 4 inches higher than before. All that gives you more wheel clearance and I would definitely add some to the hub face measurement to get more shock room. For sure, I'd be comfy adding an inch to each side on mine.<br /><br />stevepbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693893008288202409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623753052339571343.post-62769583488639512172009-11-01T15:42:26.667-08:002009-11-01T15:42:26.667-08:00Steve, I'm about to order my axles and I was w...Steve, I'm about to order my axles and I was wondering what made you decide to go with Axis over Dexter or Henschen. Also, I noticed your comment about the lack of clearance for the shocks. I have this problem also and I'm considering increasing the distance between the hub faces from 72 1/2 to 74 to give some added clearance between the frame and the back of the tire, but I'm worried about clearance to the wheel well. I have 3 1/2 inches now, so that would bring it down to 2 3/4. Any thoughts? <br />Normnmbosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210968299540845435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623753052339571343.post-72585696134955970792009-07-26T15:48:49.986-07:002009-07-26T15:48:49.986-07:00Thanks, Tim. I've done the same. Actually ha...Thanks, Tim. I've done the same. Actually have been following yours, but left it off my list.<br />Yours is getting way shiny!<br />stevepbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693893008288202409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623753052339571343.post-13397472760236958182009-07-26T07:10:30.597-07:002009-07-26T07:10:30.597-07:00I was following up on Blogs that I follow, found y...I was following up on Blogs that I follow, found yours, and I have now added your link to my list. What an exceptional story. Being a caregiver is far from easy; I know from experience. Your Airstream progress looks great. I will look forward to your updates, and the very best to you both.<br />-Tim<br />ts8501.blogspot.comTim (ts8501)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06570494080818440424noreply@blogger.com