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Forum: Class A 06-12-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,676
Posted By AppliedThinking
For me and my older 98 Sun Sport, I did the...

For me and my older 98 Sun Sport, I did the Henderson rear Track bar and changed out both of the front and rear swaybar's bushing with Roadmaster kits. I did take an extra step and added the rear...
Forum: Class A 01-01-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
All Good points. There is a local hydraulic shop...

All Good points. There is a local hydraulic shop here and plan to see if they can do the work. Later though, we are recovering from the cost of the front replacements $$$.
BF does carry replacement...
Forum: Class A 01-01-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,110
Posted By AppliedThinking
98 gulfstream sun sport. Actually a 97 ford...

98 gulfstream sun sport. Actually a 97 ford chassis with 460
Forum: Class A 12-24-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
As of yesterday, I completed the BigFoot jack...

As of yesterday, I completed the BigFoot jack replacement. Putting on those ABS covers was a pain in the tail. Due to the extreme tight space, I had to notch the covers to get them on. I also...
Forum: Class A 12-23-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,493
Posted By AppliedThinking
97 Sun Sport F53 front wheel bearing?

Seasons greetings to the list,
I have a 32ft Sun Sport that I am in the process of overhauling the front end while changing out the hydraulic jacks. Every grease joint has been lubed including the...
Forum: Class A 12-19-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
More BigFoot Lessons Learned - Passenger side Front

Well its sad to say that passenger side front was not easier. The storage container was brought all the way to the old unit. That means the new tank/control box would not fit. I had to take a high...
Forum: Class A 12-18-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
More Lessons Learned, Old BigFoot QEI-21 with the...

More Lessons Learned, Old BigFoot QEI-21 with the new QEI-16 corners:

I spent several hours squeezed or on my back under the RV yesterday.
The first one is always the hardest they say. I removed...
Forum: Class A 11-27-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,110
Posted By AppliedThinking
I completed the front sway bar overhaul in about...

I completed the front sway bar overhaul in about 3 hours. A lot of time was used to find the right tool. I have 3 full sets of metric wrenches and not one of them had a 18mm wrench. I finally had to...
Forum: Class A 11-26-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,110
Posted By AppliedThinking
Front and Rear Sway Bar overhaul

I am just about to over haul the front sway bar. It was not as bad at the rear. This time I ordered the Roadmaster set. What a difference from the Energy Suspension mounts that I used in the rear. I...
Forum: Class A 11-26-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,770
Posted By AppliedThinking
Actually, I had to order two spring kits. One...

Actually, I had to order two spring kits. One fore each side. I ended using 4 pipe clamps to compress the spring to get the roller and bolt mounted. I originally used only two pipe clamps and almost...
Forum: Class A 11-26-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
Well the hydraulic flush did not work. The jack...

Well the hydraulic flush did not work. The jack would not stay down or up. So it was decision time of purchasing the QEI-16 cylinder or the complete corner for each of the two front jacks. I...
Forum: Class A 11-13-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
To share lessons learned. My BigFoot hydraulic...

To share lessons learned. My BigFoot hydraulic jacks are too old and there are no kits available for the older QEI-21. The suggested replacement is QEI-16 at $500 ea. The same pump assy can be...
Forum: Class A 10-05-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
I found the Quadra site for Bigfoot levelers. I...

I found the Quadra site for Bigfoot levelers. I am in communication with their technical staff as well. My next action if to find out which cylinders I have. Supposed to a sticker somewhere on the...
Forum: Class A 10-04-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,770
Posted By AppliedThinking
97 Sun Sport F53 rear lift kit

It was recommended that I lift the tail end of the RV as the RV was starting to show signs of sagging in the rear.

Measuring about a 4in difference from front to back from the ground to the...
Forum: Class A 10-04-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,014
Posted By AppliedThinking
97 Sun Sport Big Foot hydraulic jack Rebuild?

Both my front 97 Sun Sport Big Foot hydraulic jacks/levelers will not stay retracted nor lift. It looks like the front end road and engine vibration has played a part in the problem. The rear jacks...
Forum: Class A 10-02-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,186
Posted By AppliedThinking
98 Sun Voyager 460 Ford No A/C and front defrost stuck on

Hopefully this will help someone else with their problem.
Symptoms: A/C was not blowing cold and the front windshield defrost air vents were stuck in the on condition.

First Thoughts: The...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-24-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,840
Posted By AppliedThinking
Time to close this thread. I replaced the fuel...

Time to close this thread. I replaced the fuel regulator and filter with OEM parts. As aforementioned, I use the high end Standard part. I had forgotten how fun it is to get the fuel filter loose out...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-21-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,840
Posted By AppliedThinking
Access is via the engine cover inside the RV held...

Access is via the engine cover inside the RV held in place by 9 captive screws. I decided on just a OEM regulator (non T-series) from Rock Auto. I did notice that the T-series stated 48psi where the...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-20-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,840
Posted By AppliedThinking
Yes sir, got it. Humble Pie here. I do have a...

Yes sir, got it. Humble Pie here. I do have a fuel regulator as it is on the forward driver side fuel rail. There was a very good set of pic's on eBay for a big block fuel rail that led me to finding...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-19-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,840
Posted By AppliedThinking
The low fuel pressure kinda bothered me (25psi at...

The low fuel pressure kinda bothered me (25psi at idle). It runs fine. However, reading on other F53 chassis and superduty 460 engines suggested possible fuel regulator challenges. There was some...
Forum: Class A 09-18-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,081
Posted By AppliedThinking
As others have suggested, you can swap out fuel...

As others have suggested, you can swap out fuel relay with the horn relay. All the relays are the same in my model. Some folks even suggested jumpers to bypass the relay. I think it's easier just to...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-17-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,840
Posted By AppliedThinking
The problem resolution could not have been...

The problem resolution could not have been simpler. Fuel Relay
A big relief for me as I was not looking forward to dropping the fuel tank. (full)


For the record. Turning the key on will give...
Forum: Class A 09-17-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,081
Posted By AppliedThinking
Did you change out the fuel relay and check the...

Did you change out the fuel relay and check the fuse. Mine is in the front engine compartment right of center. The fuel relay did the trick for me.
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-12-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,840
Posted By AppliedThinking
Good points all. I finally got the time to...

Good points all. I finally got the time to troubleshoot the RV fuel pump. I installed a fuel line pressure gauge on the engine fuel rail and confirmed that I had no pressure (supposed to be...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 08-28-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,840
Posted By AppliedThinking
98 Sun Voyager 460 Ford No fuel pressure to fuel rails

Well I must admit, this is not the first time troubleshooting the fuel rail problem. I did change out the fuel pump, located in the fuel tank, about 10 years ago. Very low mileage on the rig 16k...
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