Wheel balancers

[Ray Davis]

So, what is involved in installation of these things? Should I be looking for a local dealer who could install (on my bus), or is it a do-it-yourself thing?

Ray

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

So, what is involved in installation of these things? Should I be looking for a local dealer who could install (on my bus), or is it a do-it-yourself thing?

Ray

Ray, it's do it yourself for some and not for others.
You must remove the wheels and the ring simply goes over the studs. Then you put the wheel back on and torque the nuts. You need all those tools, and a place to do the work. Putting the rings on is not the hard part.

You could probably go to Prevost and get a three axle alignment and have them put them on for you. Where your at with your bus ( new to you) now seems like a good time for that alignment ( base line fresh start) There is all probability that with your kind of driving you would not have to do it again for a real long time. I was quoted a price in July at Jacksonville Prevo for the alignment of $600.00. Not that expensive as far as bus stuff goes.

I would also recommend that you install the rings on all axles that's 6 rings. On the drives the ring goes between the two wheels. Read the FAQ on Centramatic's site for the reasons.

[truk4u]

I was quoted a price in July at Jacksonville Prevo for the alignment of $600.00. Not that expensive as far as bus stuff goes.

OK Jim, is there something you want to share with us? If you where checking on balancing, what happened to the bus deal?

[Ray Davis]

Thanks for the info Jim. Darn, previous owner had a complete alignment in January of this year. But, I'll certainly consider this.

The Centramatic website when you select the #700 unit which indicates it's for Prevost etc, it just indicates "steer" axles. Is there another unit for the drives and/or tags, or do you use the same one?

[Alek&Lucia]

Hi Jim,

Are the congratulations are in order ?

[dalej]

Jim, are you a bus owner?

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Jim, are you a bus owner?

No Dale and Tom, there were a couple that I was considering so I was checking around on PDI and various service pricing. One got sold before I could see it and the other I passed on .

[Jon Wehrenberg]

You are going to need a foot alignment Jim.

Because of all the tires you are kicking.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Jon, you got a chuckle out of that comment.


Ray, I didn't know you had an alignment, never mind then on that.

Look again at the Centramatic site FACs read them all.
Notice that they tell how the ones for duals are installed.
Notice that they speak of the amount of imbalance that various can correct.
Notice that the ones for duals contain more media for correcting a larger imbalance (two wheel assemblies).
Notice that in the various other sizes than 700 there is no mention of rear(dual) balancers either, but they surely must have them or they wouldn't be giving their specifications in the FACs.
I think the drives being heavier will cost more. It would be good to call their 800 no. to get it from the horses mouth! I think they want you to call for each application.

Sorry for all the notices. I couldn't think of another way to make you notice

http://www.nwtruckworks.com/search_r...00-630;600-640

Ray I noticed upon looking at a reseller's site (above) that they price out the duals and their pricing overall seems cheaper than the Mfgr.

[Ray Davis]

Thanks for ALL the info Jim.

And by the way, you probably should get that foot looked at!!!