Major suspension/steering upgrade
We have just made a decision somewhat based on faith. We have a 15 year old 30 ft. C on the Ford E-450 chassis that we still like and plan to keep. But recently, the steering has become stressful and ...
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rockhillmanor wrote:I think you handled your rear end sag in the best manner. Adjust the rear leaf spring pack to match the actual load.
What I did on my 32 ft that made a BIG difference in handling was I took it to a suspension shop and they did all this calculation figuring. I have quite a bit over hang from the rear axles back.
What they came up with was 'adding' one leaf to the leaf springs.
What a difference in handling, and as an unexpected bonus it lifted the back end and I now no longer bottom out/drag the hitch up and down those pesky steep gas station driveways.
Leaf springs are metal and metal fatigues. The leaf springs may look just fine but over time they are no where's as strong as they were when new.
Couldn't be happier with the add a leaf fix and it was not that expensive.
I've had that in-mind for our short rig with a slight rear-end-sag. But I first want to adjust the front suspension by replacing the coil springs with lower-rated ones. I have too much capability up front. Adjusting the front which may also lower it some, might raise the rear by the right amount.
