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05-30-2014, 01:41 PM
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Front coil springs
Does anyone know where to get a stiffer set of front coil springs for a 2004, 32 ft, 18,000 GVWR Winnebago Brave
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05-30-2014, 01:55 PM
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05-30-2014, 03:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Farley
Does anyone know where to get a stiffer set of front coil springs for a 2004, 32 ft, 18,000 GVWR Winnebago Brave
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WELCOME to iRV2.com  You've come to the right place for answers about WCC products.
FWIW, when asking for parts, you have a P32 model Workhorse chassis. It should have an 8.1L GM V-8 and a GM 4L80-E 4 speed tranny. Your front coils are supposed to have air bags inside them, which you can inflate to help the ride.
Because the P32 is a long standing medium-duty truck chassis, IMO almost any truck shop should be able to get them, and the suggestion to contact Henderson is good advice.
Again, WELCOME !
Ed
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05-30-2014, 03:54 PM
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Brazels RV Repair, one of the sponsers of this forum should be able to supply you with the heavy springs.
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05-30-2014, 11:09 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I remember reading in WH literature in 2003 that the blue colored coil springs were the stiffer ones that can be supplemented if needed with air bags. I think the top clearance between the upper A frame arm and the chassis was to be 3 inches. If this is of help, then let me know and I will dig it out of my WH documentation and find the actual illustration for you.
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06-01-2014, 04:20 AM
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Front coil springs
Thank you for the help, facts and suggestions as all of these have been a great help. SuperSteer was a big help but I have to get the front end of the motor home weighed first so U knw which springs to order as they have them in 100 lb increments.
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06-02-2014, 07:16 AM
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Super Steer has helped many of RVers over the years and they really know suspensions. Remember....when weighing ... do it fully loaded
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06-04-2014, 07:21 AM
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I replaced my OEM springs with the SS from Hendersons, got rid of the airbags, best move could have made. While you are at it make sure all of the front end components are are "tight" and do an alignment as the ride height will determine the correct numbers. Hendersons also will give you the correct alignment numbers. Also had to replace the Bell cranks and other components.
Steve
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06-05-2014, 04:02 AM
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Thank you all for sharing this info. Ordered a set of springs from Supersteer and are waiting for them to arrive.
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06-11-2014, 08:48 PM
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Hmmm too bad I would have made you a deal on the brand new ones in my garage
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06-12-2014, 03:55 AM
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Front coil springs
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Originally Posted by WeatherTodd
Hmmm too bad I would have made you a deal on the brand new ones in my garage
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Brand new what? SS coil springs? Received mine yesterday and going to have them installed and front end aligned today.
Thanks guys for all the help.
If I can I will post before and after pictures
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06-12-2014, 09:32 AM
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WeatherTodd, More specifics please. I am looking to upgrade my front springs.
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06-12-2014, 08:28 PM
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Another option is Coil Springs Specialties. They will make you a set to spec via the weight of your coach IIRC.
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