Ford E-450 suspension upgrade suggestions
I own a 29' 2010 Winnebago Aspect on Ford E-450 with factory Airbags on the rear. I have not upgraded anything with the exception of a free set of tires courtesy of the Michelin recall. I run with a...
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The first thing you need to do is add more pressure to your tires. Even empty, and you never are, 50 psi is far too low. Get your coach weighed and then air up pursuant to the Michilin load tables. Our E-350 weighs 11,300 (Gvwr of 11,500), and I tow a 960# trailer (motorcycle). I run the rears at 70 and the fronts at 65. You would probably need more than that but a trip to the scale will tell the tale.
After 33,000 miles I was exprriencing the same rough ride you describe. I too had my Michelin's replaced on the recall and love the LTX M/S 2's.
I just replaced the original shocks with a set of Bilsteins and went up one model to a slightly stiffer set. The difference is off the charts. The ride, while never terrible, has gotten soooo much better. The set of Bilsteins came to $396, no tax, no freight to my door in 5 days. The install took 3 hours and cost $267.
We are in Northern California after an 1,000 + mile drive from Tucson. Crossed lots of hot desert and very tall mountains to get here and had the best ride we have ever experienced!
Get weighed, pumped and replace those shocks and you will be amazed.
:C
After 33,000 miles I was exprriencing the same rough ride you describe. I too had my Michelin's replaced on the recall and love the LTX M/S 2's.
I just replaced the original shocks with a set of Bilsteins and went up one model to a slightly stiffer set. The difference is off the charts. The ride, while never terrible, has gotten soooo much better. The set of Bilsteins came to $396, no tax, no freight to my door in 5 days. The install took 3 hours and cost $267.
We are in Northern California after an 1,000 + mile drive from Tucson. Crossed lots of hot desert and very tall mountains to get here and had the best ride we have ever experienced!
Get weighed, pumped and replace those shocks and you will be amazed.
:C
