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Old 12-25-2022, 07:08 PM   #1
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05 E350 super duty chassis suspension question?

hello everyone, so i got a 05 E350 snub nose super duty passenger chassis with a 6.0 turbo powerstoke & thomas 4 window shorty with no handicap equip, i have it all mechanically dialed in for the most part & conversion completed. ( love this thing! ) but i am looking to smooth out the ride a little better? i got all new 6 AT tires, new tie-rod ends, front end alignment and new OEM spec shocks from NAPA. i got rid off all the rattles and it drives pretty dam good for a bus LOL. now im not sure what weight this chassis shocks/suspension is rated for? does anybody know? i think a short bus is 10k empty but rated for up to 14k-23k loaded? not sure? anyway i had my cool bus weighed fully loaded with 3780 Lb in the front & 4960 Lb in the back. with a total of 8740 Lb total. i may hit 9K in the winter with snow chains, predator & extra firewood? with that being said is there any way to smooth out the ride even better? since i think i am already 1k under weight than a rated empty bus? can i change the shocks for a lighter load or maybe remove a leaf spring? i tried to look up the NAPA shock gas grande RV # NS76761 front & NS 555031 rear. but couldnt find any load specs?
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Old 01-05-2023, 11:53 PM   #2
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so i did more homework. found ford VIN decoder with good info!

https://www.fordvinlookup.com/

body class: incomplete - cutaway
GVWR: Class 3: 10k lb. - 14k lb.
NCSA body type: Van-based bus GVWR greater than 10k lb.
NCSA model: medium/heavy van-based vehicle

also ran a carfax for curiosity.
i am the 3rd owner.

since it is non-commercial and weighs less than 10k lb. it can be considered as a standard passenger vehicle? i have regular plates!

since i only way 9k lbs. max i will continue to do more homework on my suspension ride? i think i can smooth it out even better? gonna do shock & leaf spring homework next?

im open if anybody has any knowledge or suggestions on modifications.
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Old 01-06-2023, 01:28 PM   #3
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I would call this place and see what they can do for you.

https://kelderman.com/shop/air-suspension
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Old 01-07-2023, 02:23 PM   #4
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Thank you. I will take a look.
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Old 01-08-2023, 11:18 AM   #5
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good information on this link for everybody.
most conversions use the same weight or more.
i am under LOL
i am gonna call them during the week when i get a chance?

https://www.generalspringkc.com/blog...smoother-ride/
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