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pnichols
Jun 16, 2015Explorer II
tpi wrote:
Phil I will. It is E450. They're mail ordered and scheduled for install on the 22nd of June. I'll give two reports, a first impression and then a longer trip impression. I will pay particular attention to the slam from potholes and broken roads you mention. I do have the aftermarket sway bars with harder than stock bushings which also could contribute to harshness, but I will be able to at least give a before/after comparison.
Just dodged broken pavement on hwy 40 from Flagstaff to Needles. About half of it is in poor shape. Would be great comparison for ride but won't be there this summer.
I may beat you slightly with a Koni FSD installation on our 24 foot E450 Class C!
I just received a set for the rear yesterday and I'll try to get them installed this week. I'm going with just the rears first to see how well they tame the backend pounding on highway cracks. My truck service guy said no need to replace the OEM steering shock or OEM front socks anyway due to mileage, as it's too early yet. I have around 49,000 on it and so far have not noticed any front end road control or ride issues, so he may be right.
This is going to be a big week ... today we're picking up a couple of 115 amp hour Group 31 deep cycle 12 volt AGM batteries for the coach, too. 230 deep cycle amp hours tucked right under the step where they belong, so as to not reduce overall storage cabinet volume anywhere.
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