New Springs

[pianotuna]

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.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Picked up the RV today. I did not drive far, but the RV now floats along rather than pounding me to little pieces.

It ended up with an extra leaf on new springs, Monroe heavy duty shocks on the rear, and Timbrens on the rear of the unit.

There is about one inch of clearance between the Timbrens. They think that when I add water the springs may just kiss the Timbrens.

The showed me the dead air bags. What a mess! The brackets were actually bent as well as torn away from the frame.

Total bill was $2801.24 Cdn including tax.

There is an additional 2.5 inches of clearance.

[C_Schomer]

I just had my rear truck springs reworked at Dunbar Spring. They took out the thick bottom leaf and replaced it with spacers. They also re-arced my other springs and added one more leaf and move the remaining spacers around. I no longer have overload springs because I already had the airbags to use for overloads and the airbags have plenty of travel now. My truck went from the worst riding truck I’ve ever owned to the best riding. Well worth the $742! Craig

[Veebyes]

Builders are notorious for specking undersprung trailers. Mine had a 6 leaf stack. Changing out to 7 leaf was inexpensive & gives peace of mind on the silky smooth roads we drive on.

[Ron3rd]

Hi Don, keep us updated on the final result