New Springs
Hi,
I heard from the spring shop yesterday. I had one broken leaf. They have built new springs adding a leaf to each side and the ride height went up 2.5 inches. I feel I have dodged a bullet, as I am shortly leaving on a 2200 mile trip (one way).
The air bag brackets had torn from the frame (they were welded instead of being bolted), and the bags were incorrectly installed. There needs to be 7 inches of clearance--and there is only 5. So when ever I used the air bags they were attempting to carry the entire spring load. No wonder the brackets failed. I'm not replacing them at this time--as the shop can not find an appropriately sized air bag. Nor do I probably need them with the extra 2.5 inches.
I did decide to have the shocks replaced, even though the OEM ones were apparently still ok. The shop suggested Munroe as a brand. I feel comfortable with their recommendation.
I've asked them to look at some timbrens--and will take their advice as to whether to do this or not.
I'm expecting a dramatic improvement in the ride.
I heard from the spring shop yesterday. I had one broken leaf. They have built new springs adding a leaf to each side and the ride height went up 2.5 inches. I feel I have dodged a bullet, as I am shortly leaving on a 2200 mile trip (one way).
The air bag brackets had torn from the frame (they were welded instead of being bolted), and the bags were incorrectly installed. There needs to be 7 inches of clearance--and there is only 5. So when ever I used the air bags they were attempting to carry the entire spring load. No wonder the brackets failed. I'm not replacing them at this time--as the shop can not find an appropriately sized air bag. Nor do I probably need them with the extra 2.5 inches.
I did decide to have the shocks replaced, even though the OEM ones were apparently still ok. The shop suggested Munroe as a brand. I feel comfortable with their recommendation.
I've asked them to look at some timbrens--and will take their advice as to whether to do this or not.
I'm expecting a dramatic improvement in the ride.
