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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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westend
Explorer
Feb 06, 2015
Have Mr. Spring redo your springs. It will help and may be all you need until you sort out upgrading in the future. After the new springs are in, empty the van and only load back in what you need. I would bet you have 300 lbs. of stuff that you carry that you've never used.

BTW, make sure the bushings are all good in the suspension parts, too. A bad bushing or two will make the van do crazy things.

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