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Old 09-22-2016, 07:49 PM   #81
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Yes I am going to but rubber so it wont slice my wires .OK.!!!


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Old 09-22-2016, 07:52 PM   #82
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Old 09-22-2016, 08:15 PM   #83
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Fair enuf; but do get hold of DP Tuner. That will make a much bigger improvement than anything you can do yourself. Ford's engine and transmission programming is always a compromise between satisfying the consumer and satisfying the weasels at the EPA. Jody's programming will optimize your vehicle for driveability. Better MPG too...if you can keep your foot out of it.
I most certainly will do. thanks.
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Old 09-28-2016, 08:01 PM   #84
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Old 09-28-2016, 09:25 PM   #85
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But who the hell waits for the weekend, i sure as hell don't.
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Old 09-30-2016, 07:17 PM   #86
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She said that's pretty thick their Bud..!! The dreaded oil pan gasket OHH NOOOOoooo.!! It is going to be a good weekend. I am hoping to get this nasty oil leak taken care of, as well as put in my Heavy Duty Springs they are 1"5/8 taller than stock so my front end sag will be gone. & I have air lift bags for the rear coming in the mail should be here in a few days. ENJOY.!!!1
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Old 10-01-2016, 11:03 PM   #87
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The Diary of the wimpy spring. Since i never changed out a spring i thought it was going to be a lil rough but it ended up being the most simple thing ever. The hardest part was getting my wheel off the passenger side. My impact wasent cuttin it so it took my biggest breaker bar a 4' pipe & my entire skinny lil ass jumping on the dam thing. . After unbolting the bottom portion of the front shock & removing the top clamp to the coil i put these clamps on, but it did not take me long to take them off after realizing i can just step on my hub to push it all down to pull spring out, & pop new one in place. The new springs are the 5k pound rated springs. With 1"5/8 lift. But since i know what to expect now im going to add those aluminum spacers to pull another 3+ like what the goatman did to his in his Diy thread. Definetly will need longer shocks.

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Old 10-01-2016, 11:09 PM   #88
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springs definitelyarent as bad to do as everyong thinks.. esp when you let the suspension flex out fully... then theres a lot of things on these busses you'll find arent as bad as some people say they are...

congrats on the new springs... buy good quality shocks.. gabriel makes a nice adjustable shock so you can truly dial in the ride you want from your front suspension.
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Old 10-02-2016, 12:44 AM   #89
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Thanks, the benefits of having the I-Beam setup. Gabriel A.!? never herd of them every time i snoop around on the internet for shocks absorbers Bilstein seems to always find it's way on my screen. Their is a company about an hr. away from my house called(Action Van Suspension.com) they specialize in lift kits for the Econoline series. but they are a little pricey tho. they sell the longer Bilstein's with their kit. not sure how they stack up to Gab's in quality.? I am going to pay (A.V.S) a visit & just snag the custom radius arms they have, wheel spacers & steering stabilizer than be done with the front
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Old 10-02-2016, 08:56 AM   #90
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+1 on the Bilsteins. Apparently they make a couple of different shocks for E450 Motorhomes that should work on a short bus.

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Old 10-02-2016, 02:54 PM   #91
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Can't wait to see the final lifted result!
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Old 10-02-2016, 04:55 PM   #92
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With all the + reviews the B's may be the route i take, & in other news here is my next plates when registration runs out.

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Old 10-02-2016, 05:02 PM   #93
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That's so RAD!
A guy down the road from my bus has "4TWENTY".
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Old 10-02-2016, 05:27 PM   #94
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Old 10-03-2016, 06:56 PM   #95
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Old 10-03-2016, 06:58 PM   #96
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Sh!t just got real Amigos.

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Old 10-03-2016, 07:19 PM   #97
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Old 10-03-2016, 07:36 PM   #98
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+1 on the Bilsteins. Apparently they make a couple of different shocks for E450 Motorhomes that should work on a short bus.

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I used to have a 24ft class c built on the F350 Chassie , I put Bilstein shocks on it & the ride & handling was night & day, I put Bilsteins on everything I own if their available
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