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theboatshopinc
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• Poplar Bluff, MO, USA |
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• Registered on 1/21/2003 |
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 Posted:11/28/2003 07:46 |
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I recently completed a winter project on a 2001 limited rebuild with 13k miles. In the process, I now find out that I purchased superduty springs for the front ones I replaced, instead of the softer ride factory excursion one. Now my rear is slighty lower than the front, is there any bolt on aftermarket item to stiffen/raise the rear (softer) ex springs to bring them up level with the sd spring or do I need to replace the rears with sd spring? thanks |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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Posted:11/28/2003 07:56 |
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The cheapest solution to raising the rear would be to insert some spacer blocks (or replace the existing blocks with taller ones), and use longer U-bolts. However, since you've installed SD springs up front, you may not be too happy with the ride now ... stiff up front & soft in the rear (DO NOT TAKE THOSE LAST FEW WORDS OUT OF TEXT ... sorry). Before attempting to level your X, drive it a little while and see if the difference in spring rates causes you some driving discomfort. Then you can decide which route to take ... and how $$$ to spend. |
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Richard Smith
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• Knoxville, TN, USA |
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• Registered on 10/4/2003 |
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Posted:11/28/2003 08:52 |
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I can give you something I have done to keep the rear of my 03EX level when pulling my 9500# Travel Trailer. I have installed Timbren "Rubber" springs. These big donuts replace the soft bumpers above the rear axle. Available from BSAOHIO.com for $150 +/-. They work great and don't affect the ride under normal loads.
Richard from Knoxville,Tn |
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theboatshopinc
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• Poplar Bluff, MO, USA |
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• Registered on 1/21/2003 |
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Posted:12/1/2003 06:53 |
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thanks, |
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