1st time commenting. Just subscribed. Learning alot. Thank you! It's a hard-bar traditional ice cream truck. Need it resolved, asap,...(effects my income).
One small correction: the washer you speak of for the upper control is convex and should go IN FRONT OF the shims, between the control arm and shims. One side of the washer is convex and the other is flat - the flat side goes against the shims.
I do live in a 73 1ton Olson/Guman step van I love it. Inline 6cyl 292 cities. With 450 watts of solar panels on the roof. Tip- cover the floor with 1/2" plywood, makes it warmer and quieter !! 😃😃😃
Hey again I have same truck p30 man lol u-joint that area u said hard get by (mount or bracket) I lost it drive around so I have to go junkyard for it But the problem is have to cut rivets then put new one what best way instead of new rivets .... sorry I am not good grammar but I try my best ..... again I FOUND U .. u are awesome mechanic
Yea .... what ur advice about the rivets thing cuz when I cut off at junk yard and get mount to put on my truck ... do I put bolts or anyway cuz I can’t find tool for rivets press something like that
vinnie gonzales the original rivets were hot pressed rivets. Yes you can use bolts, but you have to use at least grade 8. Go to a specialty hardware store to get them.
Just got a p30 so these are great tips! I appreciate it. Also it has the 6.5 so I was wondering what I can do to maybe improve any power or if there is anything I can do for it?
So I got a p30 and once you hit 25mph it’s sounds like something is smacking on the front passenger side and almost feels like it’s wobbling but I mean a smack and a hard smack noise a subtle wobbling any ideas?
You don't got to replace the whole arm if there bolts on an of the ball joints someone already drilled the factory ball joint out the new ones com with bolts
Can any of these issues cause a shudder when braking. I replaced front rotors, pads, rubber brake lines and calipers. Still have a shudder when I brake. The rear drum brakes have new shoes and I replaced one of the drums, still experiencing slight shudder when braking.
I’m not a mechanic. Personal experience: had the same issue, I ended up replacing calipers on front. Don’t know if it will help, but it fixed my issue.
I just bought new upper control arms from Rock auto, look heavy/ quality, with bushings and ball joint, $24 each. Bolt nuts look intimidating, truck is ‘85, very rusty, hoping you addressed removal, do i use impact gun, heat em, soak em, cut them, which would you do..?
Stud bolts on the frame are bad rusty? Depends, if they’re rusty from salt, get new studs and do whatever necessary to get the nuts off. Otherwise just hose them down every day with PB Blaster for a week. On the weekend turn them loose with a wrench first. If they come free easy then you can use an impact. Then try heating and so on.
I got word from an alignment shop that I need an entire front end installed on my P30 chassis class A motorhome. I will be doing it myself because I can’t afford the $4600 they want. As I am looking up the parts on line, there are heavy and non heavy duty parts. How do I know which are required for my RV? I would assume Heavy Duty. Will the HD vs Non HD parts fit either way and it’s just deciding whether or not you want to spend the money for the HD parts?
Well they’re garbage parts either way. Guaranteed to fail within 20,000 miles. Very poor design. If you want any kind of life or reliability out of that front suspension, go with the best parts you can get your hands on. Or the wrong bump will break it all off and leave you stranded. My honest suggestion would be do get rid of that RV and get something that isn’t a Chevy.
@@Theblacklibtard There’s no website or social media for the shop Because it’s not open to the public. It’s a fleet shop for a fedex ground contractor. Also I haven’t worked there in years.
John Smith depending on year, virtually there is no difference. If we are talking late 80’s up until Chevy stopped making the chassis, then the only difference is 3/4 ton 1 ton and I think there was a 2 ton p40 for bigger RVs and busses.
@@bebe187s if you look it up that way and still no one carries it, try calling precision sales in Alabama. (205) 591 2266. Talk to either Buddy or Tony. If they can’t get it, no one can. I which case you’ll have to just find a hose that fits. Go to the back wall at Orileys and pick one that will work. Or get a flexhose.
the upper balljoints are replaceable! you have to grind or chisel the rivots out. New upper balljoints bolt right in! check with your parts dealer. should have done your homework before making this video
Might as well replace the whole thing. SPECIFICALLY ON FEDEX STEPVANS. I’ve said this over and over. They are junk to begin with and these trucks are abused. Unlike the RVs. Very different application.
the upper balljoints are replaceable! you have to grind or chisel the rivots out. New upper balljoints bolt right in! check with your parts dealer. should have done your homework before making this video
the upper balljoints are replaceable! you have to grind or chisel the rivots out. New upper balljoints bolt right in! check with your parts dealer. should have done your homework before making this video
1st time commenting. Just subscribed. Learning alot. Thank you! It's a hard-bar traditional ice cream truck. Need it resolved, asap,...(effects my income).
Very good explanation as to what, where and why. Good quality of video as well. Thanks!
One small correction: the washer you speak of for the upper control is convex and should go IN FRONT OF the shims, between the control arm and shims. One side of the washer is convex and the other is flat - the flat side goes against the shims.
I have an '85 chevy gmc p-30. Bolt sheared off on lower control arm. Was banging real loud on 3 pt. Turns.
That is a great lesson on GM StepVan's. You make it look easy! Thanks for sharing.
Just bought a NICE Very low milage '95 V8 7.4. I'm gonna check all this. Thanks buddy.
thanks man. about to go live in one and this is a great lesson.
I do live in a 73 1ton Olson/Guman step van I love it. Inline 6cyl 292 cities. With 450 watts of solar panels on the roof. Tip- cover the floor with 1/2" plywood, makes it warmer and quieter !! 😃😃😃
Thank you for the education. I’m just buying an old RV and have to make sure it is road worthy.
Excellent explanation!!! this video taught me a lot...Thank you
You should double-nut or thread lock those u-bolts. Always worries gone until they fracture. lol
Hey again I have same truck p30 man lol u-joint that area u said hard get by (mount or bracket) I lost it drive around so I have to go junkyard for it
But the problem is have to cut rivets then put new one what best way instead of new rivets .... sorry I am not good grammar but I try my best ..... again I FOUND U .. u are awesome mechanic
vinnie gonzales yeah that sucks. Those are really hard to find.
Yea .... what ur advice about the rivets thing cuz when I cut off at junk yard and get mount to put on my truck ... do I put bolts or anyway cuz I can’t find tool for rivets press something like that
vinnie gonzales the original rivets were hot pressed rivets. Yes you can use bolts, but you have to use at least grade 8. Go to a specialty hardware store to get them.
Just got a p30 so these are great tips! I appreciate it. Also it has the 6.5 so I was wondering what I can do to maybe improve any power or if there is anything I can do for it?
Turbo if its n/a
Good video keep it up men thank you!! Very helpful 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
So I got a p30 and once you hit 25mph it’s sounds like something is smacking on the front passenger side and almost feels like it’s wobbling but I mean a smack and a hard smack noise a subtle wobbling any ideas?
Great Video THANKS 😃😃😃
Is there any chance you know if wheels interchangeable with other cars, trucks for P30? I am looking for it spare tire wheel..
You don't got to replace the whole arm if there bolts on an of the ball joints someone already drilled the factory ball joint out the new ones com with bolts
Can any of these issues cause a shudder when braking. I replaced front rotors, pads, rubber brake lines and calipers. Still have a shudder when I brake. The rear drum brakes have new shoes and I replaced one of the drums, still experiencing slight shudder when braking.
Possibly abs.
I’m not a mechanic. Personal experience: had the same issue, I ended up replacing calipers on front. Don’t know if it will help, but it fixed my issue.
I just bought new upper control arms from Rock auto, look heavy/ quality, with bushings and ball joint, $24 each. Bolt nuts look intimidating, truck is ‘85, very rusty, hoping you addressed removal, do i use impact gun, heat em, soak em, cut them, which would you do..?
Stud bolts on the frame are bad rusty? Depends, if they’re rusty from salt, get new studs and do whatever necessary to get the nuts off. Otherwise just hose them down every day with PB Blaster for a week. On the weekend turn them loose with a wrench first. If they come free easy then you can use an impact. Then try heating and so on.
I got word from an alignment shop that I need an entire front end installed on my P30 chassis class A motorhome. I will be doing it myself because I can’t afford the $4600 they want. As I am looking up the parts on line, there are heavy and non heavy duty parts. How do I know which are required for my RV? I would assume Heavy Duty. Will the HD vs Non HD parts fit either way and it’s just deciding whether or not you want to spend the money for the HD parts?
Well they’re garbage parts either way. Guaranteed to fail within 20,000 miles. Very poor design. If you want any kind of life or reliability out of that front suspension, go with the best parts you can get your hands on. Or the wrong bump will break it all off and leave you stranded. My honest suggestion would be do get rid of that RV and get something that isn’t a Chevy.
If you are getting one for a food truck and you aren’t going over speed bumps will the suspension last longer?
Probably
@@MasterT9000 do you have an Instagram for the shop?
Also where in San Antonio are you?
@@Theblacklibtard There’s no website or social media for the shop
Because it’s not open to the public. It’s a fleet shop for a fedex ground contractor. Also I haven’t worked there in years.
@@MasterT9000 do you have any good recommendations for shops in San Antonio that could do an inspection on the engine of a Stepvan?
@@Theblacklibtard inspect it?
How do you know if you have a P30 or P20?
John Smith depending on year, virtually there is no difference. If we are talking late 80’s up until Chevy stopped making the chassis, then the only difference is 3/4 ton 1 ton and I think there was a 2 ton p40 for bigger RVs and busses.
Just go to Orileys and run the VIN they can tell you what it is.
How can I find the lower radiator hose can’t find it nowhere
Like a new one at a store? Or you can’t find where the lower radiator hose is on your truck?
Yes can’t find it at any store
@@bebe187s did you look it up by the VIN?
@@bebe187s if you look it up that way and still no one carries it, try calling precision sales in Alabama. (205) 591 2266. Talk to either Buddy or Tony. If they can’t get it, no one can. I which case you’ll have to just find a hose that fits. Go to the back wall at Orileys and pick one that will work. Or get a flexhose.
@@MasterT9000 thank you will do finger crossed
the upper balljoints are replaceable! you have to grind or chisel the rivots out. New upper balljoints bolt right in! check with your parts dealer. should have done your homework before making this video
Can't replace the ball joints? Seriously? You air chisel the rivets off and the new replacements get bolted on. Way simple common repair.
Might as well replace the whole thing. SPECIFICALLY ON FEDEX STEPVANS. I’ve said this over and over. They are junk to begin with and these trucks are abused. Unlike the RVs. Very different application.
the upper balljoints are replaceable! you have to grind or chisel the rivots out. New upper balljoints bolt right in! check with your parts dealer. should have done your homework before making this video
the upper balljoints are replaceable! you have to grind or chisel the rivots out. New upper balljoints bolt right in! check with your parts dealer. should have done your homework before making this video