pianotuna wrote:Raising the rear will change the alignment. Even a low tire will have an effect. In fact the first step a good mechanic does is setting the tire pressures to spec, when doing an alignment.... Having said that. I don't think it would change so much as to cause the results you are seeing. How does it drive? Monitor the tires for unsual wear. If that all checks out, it might be a good idea to get the alignment checked (not changed) so you can record the specs as to where it is set now... And use those specs from now on.
Hi,
I replaced the springs and had a leaf added on each side.
There were air bags that may have been improperly installed from the get go--7 inch bags in a 5 inch space, so the brackets torn away from the frame.
The air bags have been replaced with timbrens, which do not touch the frame--but might if I had full water tanks (66 gallons).
I put on new monro shocks at the rear.
Results (big surprize).
The RV rides 2.5 inches higher at the rear.
Ride is improved
And now the shock. It appears from early results that gas mileage has gone up by about 1.5 to 2 mpg. I've asked one mechanic and he is totally puzzled.
Anyone care to offer an explanation?
