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pianotuna
Nomad III
Nov 16, 2019

first report new springs with a surprize result

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 awa...
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landyacht318
Explorer
Nov 19, 2019
Agree that one data point is nearly useless. Especially when human emotion is is fed through right foot.

I can see a sagging coach body creating more air resistance in between axle and road that is relieved somewhat when raised, but a 2.2mpg increase seems highly unlikely. Report back once you get to Florida and watch the roadside flags for wind direction and make a note of it on your miles per tankful log.

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