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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biggjc wrote:
Desert Captain: My apologies, I should have been clear. I run my airbags at 50 psi. My tires are right at Ford's specs. I have played around with the Airbag pressure, and 50psi seems to be the best.
Harvard: this is the only motorhome that I have owned, so I have nothing to compare the handling to . I realize that it will never handle like my Honda . I can't say that it wanders - just looking for ways to improve the driving experience.
I'd run tires at Michelin specs based on load. Not overinflate the front tires at all-above Michelin recs. And try to keep your safety margins on the rear (over the rec. as small as you feel comfortable). I think some of these complaints are hard sidewall tires which are pegged at maximum pressure.
I take it you still have stock Ford shocks. I found them inadequate even on my light 24'. What if you went with a Koni or Bilstein upgrade and then experimented with less pressure in the rear airbags?
