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olygene
Explorer
Jun 03, 2015

Should I Add Leaf Spring or Air Bag to Suspension

I have a 27' 2005 E450 Class C chassis. Sometimes going over a steep driveway or dip, the rear end gets so low that it scrapes the steel drag guards. While it doesn't happen often, it is irritating ...
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C_Schomer
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Jun 03, 2015
2" on an already stiff suspension like a 450 might be tough to get with a spring or air bag. HD bags are good for 50 lbs. of lift per psi, if that helps you decide. So 100 psi = 5000 lbs.
You would have a bone jarring ride from h@ll if you raise it up 2" with timbrens. Craig

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