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ron_dittmer
May 01, 2015Explorer II
Not intending to change the subject matter here, but there is plenty of E450 and E350 comparisons. My comments only compare those with each other, not to the Chevy.
A few people like pnichols special order a small E350 motor home, but with an E450 chassis which seems to me as being extremely hard on the house and contents. I understand they seek other benefits, not just CCC. Some may seek everything but the extra CCC. If that be the case, I wonder if it is possible to remove a leaf spring or two, and change to E350 front coil springs, in an effort to soften the ride. Then they'd get the best of both.
The same goes for the E350 since 2008. The CCC increased primarily on the front axle which I would imagine it too offers quite a jolt compared to the E350 prior to 2008. If the rig is already light up front as many are, they don't need the extra CCC capability up front. Maybe the owner could swap the front coil springs to the lighter duty versions to soften the ride. The E350 cut-away is made in 3 different weight classifications so there must be a choice of front coil springs.
Just thoughts up in my head on softening the ride. Nothing really to back it up.
A few people like pnichols special order a small E350 motor home, but with an E450 chassis which seems to me as being extremely hard on the house and contents. I understand they seek other benefits, not just CCC. Some may seek everything but the extra CCC. If that be the case, I wonder if it is possible to remove a leaf spring or two, and change to E350 front coil springs, in an effort to soften the ride. Then they'd get the best of both.
The same goes for the E350 since 2008. The CCC increased primarily on the front axle which I would imagine it too offers quite a jolt compared to the E350 prior to 2008. If the rig is already light up front as many are, they don't need the extra CCC capability up front. Maybe the owner could swap the front coil springs to the lighter duty versions to soften the ride. The E350 cut-away is made in 3 different weight classifications so there must be a choice of front coil springs.
Just thoughts up in my head on softening the ride. Nothing really to back it up.
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