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wolfe10 wrote:
Not sure I agree. If the rear is heavy enough that the rear is sagging, adding a leaf to bring it back to factory spec should not make for a harsh ride.
Yes, the springs have become weaker over the years. An added leaf should restore their deflection per pound/force.
Of course if the IS something that concerns you, another option to restore ride height without adding to spring rate is to have a SPACER added. Did that on our Safari DP with leaf spring suspension. Worked just fine. Note: Did not do it because of sagging axle, but side to side lean due to all heavy things on one side of the coach.
โFeb-08-2020 08:04 PM
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โFeb-08-2020 11:46 AM
RustyMacIntosh wrote:
I was told by one shop, put Firestone bags in the rear. Another said a single leaf--which would be a more harsh ride, but hold the weight better
I need to research what others with the F53 frame have done to correct the steering wonder.
โFeb-08-2020 07:50 AM
RustyMacIntosh wrote:
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I'm certain I am overweight on that back axle, with the fresh water tank and the gas tank, and my Chihuahua sleeping on the bed I am certain it is overweight, why Fleetwood did this model is beyond me, but, in 95, I was tugging a 18 foot Prowler around behind my 1980 F100,,,,,
โFeb-08-2020 06:28 AM
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โFeb-07-2020 05:43 PM
RLS7201 wrote:
You didn't mention which chassis you have but when you say "front axle", I'll assume a Ford F53. Chevy P32 have IFS.
Due to sagging rear springs on my 95 32H Bounder, I added rear air bags. The air bags allow for height adjustment and really smooth out the ride in back. I would do it again.
Take the easy and economical way out and add air bags to the rear axle.
Fleetwood built closely to the rear shackles and removing the bolts will require drilling holes in the storage compartments.
Firestone ride-rite air bags mount into original holes in the frame and are a easy install for a DIY person.
The graphics on you coach would indicate you have a 96 Bounder not a 95. 95 Bounders didn't have the brown paint around the front windows. But then again, you're in CA and they titled you 96 coach on a 95 chassis as a 95. ๐
If you ever care to contest the titling issue, 95 Bounders and back are 8 feet wide where you Bounder is 8ยฝ feet wide.
Richard
โFeb-07-2020 09:03 AM
RustyMacIntosh wrote:
I dont know how the front tire was so high, I had tires put on it in Oct, my I'm been watching the rears, I never paid much attention to the front
We are going to weigh the MH this afternoon
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