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Mello_Mike
Mar 05, 2014Explorer
jefe 4x4 wrote:
Mike,
With 169 pages of 'what did's' i thought i should finally add something here too.
With help from my neighbor, we installed a pair of add-a-leaves to the Dodge. Ugh! This was tough work getting the Dana 80 axle apart from the suspension. At one time we had 3 floor jacks and a high lift jack engaged. As soon as the weather clears I'll post some pix. Here is what I learned about the before and after:
1. The 'before' clearance between the upper secondaries and the Stable Load block was 1/2" on rear block and 1/4" on the front block.
2. The 'after' clearance is now 2-1/2". When I get the camper on tomorrow I'll see how much deflection I get out of the upper secondaries with the weight of the TC pushing down.
3. There are now a total of 8 leaf springs on each side of the rear axle.
4. The unloaded ride is about the same as before: a bit stiff, but not egregious.
regards as always, jefe
Cool, Jefe! Sounds like you'll have plenty support now. Looking forward to seeing those pics.
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