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IAMICHABOD
Mar 19, 2014Explorer II
I think you are on the right path, as you said your old rig was shorter and lower to the ground. This one is taller and with the higher center of gravity and added fuel and water placement behind and above the axel they will tend to sway more.
Mine on a Chevy chassis did the same somewhat, getting that boat rocking, back in forth, back in forth motion. After I changed out the OEM shocks to Bilsteins It only makes one slight roll then returns to center, It seemed to be a better damping effect in the side to side roll. They really helped in that and the porpoising effect. I also do not have any airbags, but mine is small and I don't tow so I have no use for them.
They would seem to be overkill on a small rig where the axel weights and GVWR are well under the max limits as mine are.
Good luck in finding a solution, I hope that this may be of help.
Mine on a Chevy chassis did the same somewhat, getting that boat rocking, back in forth, back in forth motion. After I changed out the OEM shocks to Bilsteins It only makes one slight roll then returns to center, It seemed to be a better damping effect in the side to side roll. They really helped in that and the porpoising effect. I also do not have any airbags, but mine is small and I don't tow so I have no use for them.
They would seem to be overkill on a small rig where the axel weights and GVWR are well under the max limits as mine are.
Good luck in finding a solution, I hope that this may be of help.
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