We had Sumo Springs on our old Riverstone and when we went to get Independent Suspension installed the tech noticed the springs were loose, some were missing and one was stuck up by the frame. I like having IS so much better and it’s worth the investment if you can do it. We are both Army retired and maybe we will run in to you all at a military campground. Good video
@@Ren_O_72 Yes! The loose Sumo springs are on me. I should have been more diligent with my PMCS! I’m thinking about going the IS route too. Hope to see you out on the road!
Yeah, PMCS is a must. Being situated for 2 months at McDill will help you with catching up on all that stuff. Maybe we will catch you all at the Tampa Show RV Show. We will be staying at TTO during that time.
I've had two wet bolts break on my Z3100. I would love it if you would do a step-by-step wet bolt replacement (what do I need, what's the process, etc.) so that I could do it myself rather than taking it to an RV repair shop. Thanks!
Did the bolt bend and then break or just break. Basically was there any apparent defection in the broken bolt? The reason I ask is by the markings on the head of the new wet bolt it looks like a grade 5 bolt which is not very hard. I would expect a grade 8 in this application. A grade 5 would most likely deflect and break ( more of a fatigue fracture) where a grade 8 would just pop. ( more of a one time high impact fracture). Just curious. We have a new Z295 so Ill have to keep an eye on those. Enjoying the videos.
@@chasing70degrees23 Brinkley needs to send them back to the manufacturer for analysis. Looks they may be geting microcracks during the drilling process. They would then propagate into full cracks then eventually fail like you are seeing. Definetly a weak spot.
Just a thought - I Googled the torque spec on the Morryde wet bolts - here is what I got: The torque spec for Morryde wet bolts varies depending on the application, but is typically between 40 and 50 ft-lbs: - Wet Bolt Kit Upgrade: The torque rating for the wet bolt assembly is 50 ft-lbs. - All-Trek 4000: The torque for the nuts that bolt the torque arms between the axle torque brackets and the front cross member is 40 ft-lbs. - X-Factor Crossmember: The torque for the 9/16 - 7/16-20 x 3.4" wet bolts is 40 ft-lbs, while the torque for the 9/16 - 1/2-20 x 3.4" wet bolts is 80 ft-lbs. What is the correct answer? If it is over torqued, that could explain why it fails at the hole? Too much axial stress.
@@robertb6151 This is from another Brinkley G owner posted back in June when our first one broke. Vetle Strand Top contributor “I just got off the phone with MORyde. The are sending me a wet bolt no charge. Want a spare in case one of ours broke while traveling. Torque specs are 80 foot pounds for the bolts that use a 3/4 inch socket and 40 foot pounds for the ones that take a 11/16 socket. All the nuts are nylock and they recommend new nuts if they are ever removed.
@ I don’t know anyone at MORryde but I know Brinkley is tracking the challenges. Other brands experience the same issues. Especially with triple axles.
Did you ever consider switching this over to upgraded independent suspension like some of the other youtube channels have done to their rig? Just seems like you are always dealing with issues and I would be upset with Brinkley on this setup for sure.
@@Kevin-pj7rl we have thought about it. Overall this setup is a great setup. We roll about 1000-1200 miles a month so I fully expect some maintenance and repairs. I just saw Chad and Tera from Changing Lanes had a failure on their brakes/independent suspension as well.
@@chasing70degrees23 look into the RoadMaster slipper springs with shock absorbers. I put it on our new Cougar, it's a nice system and doesn't break the bank.
Great video! Good catch! I'm glad ya'll were able to fix it so easily! ❤
@@jonathanwilliams7161 Thanks! Yes we are old pros at it now!
I just got my two extra wet bolts for my spare inventory box. But I didn’t even think about extra bushings. Buying some now.
@@mikewadams1 yes! You will need both. It’s weird how those brass bushings just disenegrate!
I have a Z3100, do you know what wet bolts and bushings I need?
@@fishaddict2no, but if you contact Brinkley crew they can tell you.
Just checked my wet bolts. I need to buy some spares. Great video.
@@jonathanbell5561 were yours all good to go?
@ all good.
We had Sumo Springs on our old Riverstone and when we went to get Independent Suspension installed the tech noticed the springs were loose, some were missing and one was stuck up by the frame. I like having IS so much better and it’s worth the investment if you can do it. We are both Army retired and maybe we will run in to you all at a military campground. Good video
@@Ren_O_72 Yes! The loose Sumo springs are on me. I should have been more diligent with my PMCS! I’m thinking about going the IS route too. Hope to see you out on the road!
Yeah, PMCS is a must. Being situated for 2 months at McDill will help you with catching up on all that stuff. Maybe we will catch you all at the Tampa Show RV Show. We will be staying at TTO during that time.
Hey I saw your skully flag for CVMA. I'm a member too. I enjoyed the video.
Guys…you all are becoming professionals at this video thing 👊😎
@@donarcher5693 hahaha thank you sir! Owe it all to our sponsor 😁
Hope it's comfortable there. Have fun! NNTR
I've had two wet bolts break on my Z3100. I would love it if you would do a step-by-step wet bolt replacement (what do I need, what's the process, etc.) so that I could do it myself rather than taking it to an RV repair shop. Thanks!
@@fishaddict2 If we break another one I’ll video the entire process.
Did the bolt bend and then break or just break. Basically was there any apparent defection in the broken bolt? The reason I ask is by the markings on the head of the new wet bolt it looks like a grade 5 bolt which is not very hard. I would expect a grade 8 in this application. A grade 5 would most likely deflect and break ( more of a fatigue fracture) where a grade 8 would just pop. ( more of a one time high impact fracture). Just curious. We have a new Z295 so Ill have to keep an eye on those. Enjoying the videos.
@@leonardcole5095 both times the bolt broke at the weep hole where the grease is pumped through the bolt into the bushing area. Snapped in half
@@chasing70degrees23 Brinkley needs to send them back to the manufacturer for analysis. Looks they may be geting microcracks during the drilling process. They would then propagate into full cracks then eventually fail like you are seeing. Definetly a weak spot.
@ agreed!
I’m sorry if this has been asked before but I really like your opening music, is it a song or where did you get it?
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hello, What exactly are you using to keep your cabinet doors closed on travel days?
thanks for the videos!
Just a thought - I Googled the torque spec on the Morryde wet bolts - here is what I got:
The torque spec for Morryde wet bolts varies depending on the application, but is typically between 40 and 50 ft-lbs:
- Wet Bolt Kit Upgrade: The torque rating for the wet bolt assembly is 50 ft-lbs.
- All-Trek 4000: The torque for the nuts that bolt the torque arms between the axle torque brackets and the front cross member is 40 ft-lbs.
- X-Factor Crossmember: The torque for the 9/16 - 7/16-20 x 3.4" wet bolts is 40 ft-lbs, while the torque for the 9/16 - 1/2-20 x 3.4" wet bolts is 80 ft-lbs.
What is the correct answer? If it is over torqued, that could explain why it fails at the hole? Too much axial stress.
@@robertb6151 This is from another Brinkley G owner posted back in June when our first one broke.
Vetle Strand
Top contributor
“I just got off the phone with MORyde.
The are sending me a wet bolt no charge.
Want a spare in case one of ours broke while traveling. Torque specs are 80 foot pounds for the bolts that use a 3/4 inch socket and 40 foot pounds for the ones that take a 11/16
socket. All the nuts are nylock and they recommend new nuts if they are ever removed.
Do you know anyone at Morryde that could shed some light on this issue? I am sure you are not the only ones having this problem.
@ I don’t know anyone at MORryde but I know Brinkley is tracking the challenges. Other brands experience the same issues. Especially with triple axles.
Did you ever consider switching this over to upgraded independent suspension like some of the other youtube channels have done to their rig? Just seems like you are always dealing with issues and I would be upset with Brinkley on this setup for sure.
@@Kevin-pj7rl we have thought about it. Overall this setup is a great setup. We roll about 1000-1200 miles a month so I fully expect some maintenance and repairs. I just saw Chad and Tera from Changing Lanes had a failure on their brakes/independent suspension as well.
@@chasing70degrees23 look into the RoadMaster slipper springs with shock absorbers. I put it on our new Cougar, it's a nice system and doesn't break the bank.