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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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wopachop
Explorer
Nov 22, 2019
What a fun thread. I have some guesses.

1. New springs and airbags improved aerodynamics and reduced bouncing which might equate to less tire drag friction.


2. Maybe a rear brake pad or e-brake was dragging slightly and freed up from work done to the rear wheel area.

3. You were in snow and driving to Florida. Maybe that first gas tank was mostly downhill?

4. Fuel truck guy accidentally put the high octane into the low octane bladder.

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