Transit 350 suspension
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Dolly Llama
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not in the eurofaq style vans
But have installed these in others
www.airliftcompany.com
You'll get a better ride (and adjustable ) with air springs compared to adding steel springs
..L.T.A.
But have installed these in others
Air Lift Company - Tow and Haul with Safety and Comfort
Air suspension kits and air ride suspension kits (also called air bags or air springs) from Air Lift help with towing and hauling with safety and comfort.
You'll get a better ride (and adjustable ) with air springs compared to adding steel springs
..L.T.A.
Mikey P
Administrator
What all do you have in there?
I have air bags in my old van and had a lot of problems with leaking, so wasn't giving them much thought. I'm sure they have a lot better air bags then when I got mine in 2002 though......
Was hoping I could just put some bigger springs in?
Mike.... I have a prochem 650 and a Hydra Cradle in the van
Was hoping I could just put some bigger springs in?
Mike.... I have a prochem 650 and a Hydra Cradle in the van
Larry, after checking out the link you got me thinking. I was expecting to pay a lot more. I like the idea of a nicer ride because it's terrible right now. Actually dangerous. I'm already over the recommended weight and still don't have none of my tools in. Found this....Amazon product
Trip Moses
IMOL
The euro vans have significant more payload. What else is in there?
We did insulate and put 3/4 plywood on the walls and 1/2 inch on the ceiling. Also installed some shelves today.
Some weight there but I figured this 350 would handle it.
If I remember I will take a few pics tomorrow and show you this turd.
Some weight there but I figured this 350 would handle it.
If I remember I will take a few pics tomorrow and show you this turd.
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Shane T
Member
That heavy plywood seems like overkill but shouldn't be a problem weight wise. Perhaps you have broken a spring leaf? Is it an even sag or more on one side?
Mikey P
Administrator
Yikes!
Must be the wood and the fresh tank
Must be the wood and the fresh tank
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FB7777
Guest
Too late now, but it appears all the water weight is resting on the rear axle
Side mount probably would have eliminated the sag
On my original 1988 Ford Econoline 150 I had a spring company add a couple leafs. No idea if it's possible or how it would effect the ride
Side mount probably would have eliminated the sag
On my original 1988 Ford Econoline 150 I had a spring company add a couple leafs. No idea if it's possible or how it would effect the ride
Mikey P
Administrator
Agreed
Can you move the water tank back to sit right over the axle or move it to go out the side door? With just your tank and hoses you have half of your payload sitting behind the rear axle. If you ever get the van swerving the back end will come around on you and flip it. That is why they outlawed schools from using the Ford extended vans to carry students.
The water tank will come back a foot or so. We have plans to move it and look at some suspension options but I'm thinking were gonna have to move it into a box truck.
I'm sure we can get the van to stop squatting but the safety issue will not get resolved.
The van is gonna have to sit for a few weeks before I can do anything with it as I have a lot of stuff going on. If any of you folks have any other ideas don't be shy.......
I'm sure we can get the van to stop squatting but the safety issue will not get resolved.
The van is gonna have to sit for a few weeks before I can do anything with it as I have a lot of stuff going on. If any of you folks have any other ideas don't be shy.......
Ended up putting bigger springs in. Much better, I think it's sitting about where it was stock and this pic is with 120 gallons in there.
Still gonna remove the Hydra Cradle. Taking up way to much space, I can't get all my stuff in there.
Still gonna remove the Hydra Cradle. Taking up way to much space, I can't get all my stuff in there.
Cleanworks
Moderator
May be you've got too much stuff.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Too much rear overhang.
Find a scale and weigh each wheel.
Find a scale and weigh each wheel.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I put a 405 out the back of an extended e350 once.
I loved the layout, but it was a WEE bit squirrelly on our curvy Kentucky roads. I could compensate, but didn't want one of my boys killed driving it.
Changed it shortly
I loved the layout, but it was a WEE bit squirrelly on our curvy Kentucky roads. I could compensate, but didn't want one of my boys killed driving it.
Changed it shortly
Desk Jockey
Member
We put a big Steam Genie in the rear back in the day. Way too squirrelly also. It would fishtail in rain or snow. I'd move it just for safety.
That's a God awful green too. Paint it while you have it out.
That's a God awful green too. Paint it while you have it out.
Low ground clearance and little wheels
Would not work in driving in the snow up here
Would not work in driving in the snow up here
Small town janitorial
Member
OEM tires are cheap. Get some larger wheels with slightly lower profile tires rated for more weight. The sidewall flex makes them feel horrible stock. Squirly from that. Also as recommended air bags are your friend. The more weight you can move up to distribute between both axles the better. Also if you wont use the spare tire then ditch it. Most people around their service area might just call AAA. Seems like a small thing but 50lbs behind the rear axle makes a difference.
The Great Oz
Member
I'll ditto the recommendations about tires. A larger aspect ratio may not fit in the wheels wells, so going up the load rating chart might be in order for the rears. Most one-tons come stock with E-rated (10 ply) tires, so you may want to ask a truck tire shop about G or even H rated tires on that back axle.
