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Jul 30, 2014Explorer
Alta, re adding rear air bags... I don't know how well this will translate to the E-450, but they sure improved the ride on my 2500HD Silverado-chassis'd Tiger (19' C). Loaded, it's near max GVW, and the thick heavy short rear leaf spring was pretty much always engaged. There was a distinct 'bang-thump' jolt as the rear hit expansion joints, let alone real bumps. I had an older AirLift compressor and dash controls, and bought the 5K# bag-only kit to fit my chassis. Just 20-25 psi of air smoothed out the ride a bunch. The jolt was replaced by a gentle bounce.
But first check your axle weights at a truck scale, and research needed tire pressures. Michelin has a good, easily pressure/load chart for E-range tires online. If you happen to be running 80 psi 'because it says so on the sidewall,' that's part of the issue.
Jim, "Mo' coffee!"
But first check your axle weights at a truck scale, and research needed tire pressures. Michelin has a good, easily pressure/load chart for E-range tires online. If you happen to be running 80 psi 'because it says so on the sidewall,' that's part of the issue.
Jim, "Mo' coffee!"
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