To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com
From: "knnu21" <knnu21 SPLATTO yahoo DADA com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 19:54:33 -0000
Subject: FlxOwners...Post... Torsilastic truss and crossmember mounting failure.


Hello All,
  Since we have been recently discussing the Torsilastic suspension,
and the vulnerablity of the truss and cross members of the VL-100, Hi-
Liner, Flx-Liner series too failure after rusting....Here are some
really scary pix. I am posting them in the photos sections for all to
see under "Torsilastic Truss failure, VL-100". As you can see the
vertical truss that is out board, and runs up to the belt line has
pulled out and moved inwards at an angle about 4- 5". The rubber
bushed part of the Torsilastic has now rammed into the diagonal
inboard truss, and will slam it on every bump. This is on the left
side of the coach, and the bathroom is right above it....Me thinks
water, and potty leaks contributed to the severe corrosion on the
left rear . The other side is said to be fine. Has anyone in the
group actually repaired this type of damage? Or could you reccomend a
good shop to do the repairs? Preferably close to Maryland, Virginia,
eastern PA? Thanks, Kenneth