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tropical36
Nov 08, 2015Explorer
jspringator wrote:
I'm still working on my 2002 P32 Winnebago Sightseer 27c.
I've installed (or in the process of installing) 4 bilsteins, Roadmaster steering stabilizer, Roadmaster Trac Bar, SteerSafe Bell crank, and front sway bar spreader.
I'm thinking about replacing the front airbags with SteerSafe springs. But it occurred to me that the rear springs may have sagged through the years and may benefit from an extra lift. A lift in the rear would affect the front weight, and may require a different front spring. These springs are speced in 500 pound increments.
I am aware of the 2" measurement in the front. Is there a similar measurement for the rear? I need to determine whether the rear would benefit from a lift, and if so, how much.
If I'm going to do this, I'll need to do it BEFORE I order the springs so I can get the weight right.
This is what I'm looking at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firestone-Air-Bags-2085-Ride-Rite-Air-Spring-Kit-Rear-Chevy-P30-Motorhome-/130960571415
When I had the Henderson Super Steer coils installed, I chose the next higher weight springs, above what the scales read, rather than be too weak maybe. I even managed to discard some of the front end weight afterwards. You do have quite a range for ride height there of 1 3/4 - 2 1/2" even though it might not seem that way.
Worked out fine and I'm still not at 2 1/2", which would have been good and also allow for a lot of possible fatigue in the future.
Story short, I wouldn't be concerned with what you're saying and then do something with the rear later on if required.
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