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Naio
Explorer II
Feb 04, 2015

I was wrong about everything! (Suspension problems, part 2)

We went on an expedition into town today, and got some real data. First stop, the scale. My rig, loaded for travel, is only a hair under the GVWR. Like a case or two of water, or a full gas tank,...
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landyacht318
Explorer
Feb 05, 2015
Firestone or Airlift likely make kits for your van.

I have a FS kit and very much like them. My rear springs were toasted before, and with the FS bags I can put 4+ inches of ride height at 100PSI but keep them 15 and 25 psi mostly. I really like the adjustability, especially when parked on an unlevel surface. I put the schrader valves inside the van for easy access.

The helwig springs above are certainly easy enough to install, A mobile mech could do these quickly for you.

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