Front end problems on ride home.
Ah you all gotta love us newbies. Full of ignorant questions. :) and I've got another! Maybe a few more. Just purchased our 2000 Newmar dutch star on a p30 chassis with a gmc 7.4. The owner in...
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wolfe10 wrote:
Point of clarification: The Super steer replacement springs being recommended take the place of BOTH OE coil springs AND the air bags.
Said another way, they have more carrying capacity than the OE springs.
http://www.hendersonslineup.com/products/motorhome-rv-parts/suspension
Not only that, you also discard the HELWIG cross leaf buggy spring (about 50lbs) that are found on many large National chassis like mine and for me, it was a no brainer.
I did use Camping World, as this is one job that this little old man, would just as soon not do. Not only that, the springs themselves were cheaper through them, than ordering them myself with the $50 shipping.
They probably get them cheaper and I'm sure they made it up in labor, but overall, I don't have any complaints. Just wish I had done this the first time around and shortly after purchasing the rig.
Little tip here: Don't be afraid to go a little over your actual front end weight for installing the proper coils. I weighed in a little less than 5300lbs with the buggy spring still installed and had them order 5400 - 5900lb springs, which have been just fine. I'd rather be at the high end of the ride height than at the low end, leaving some room for eventual fatigue.
