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10-23-2012, 05:29 PM
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rear sag
New member. I have been reading the different groups and subjects, I can learn a lot here. Question? I have a 2003 Bounder. Have a sag on right rear of 2 1/2 inches. Replaced right side springs front and rear. Installed was RV Dealer where purchased. They said that rear springs were broken down, only 4000 miles on coach, still sags.
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10-23-2012, 05:35 PM
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Howdy Larry and welcome.  I'm surprised that a motorhome with only 4,000 miles on it had bad springs. Of course, what I know about suspension would fit in a thimble with lots of room to spare. Hopefully someone with more expertise will show up soon.
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10-23-2012, 06:07 PM
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A 2003 unit. You can get the springs rearched at a truck suspension shop.
But remember that as we all get older things will sag......
Ken
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10-25-2012, 08:33 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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A couple of years ago I looked at a "NEW" unit that was leaning because of weak springs, so nothing surprises me any more. My unit had rear end sag, the recommendation was re-arching the springs or AirBags. I opted for the bags and I have been very happy with them. I like the adjustability with load changes that it gives me.
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10-25-2012, 08:48 AM
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I also have some rear sag caused by age, but the doctor just recommended some additional aerobic activity...
(sorry, could not resist)
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10-26-2012, 06:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Glen
I also have some rear sag caused by age, but the doctor just recommended some additional aerobic activity...
(sorry, could not resist)
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Glen, please report to the Principal's office.... 
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10-26-2012, 06:52 PM
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Only 4k? The dealer is going to tell you whatever you want to hear to make a sale. Have it weighed at all four corners. You just might be over weight on that side and can re-distribute the weight.
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11-07-2012, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Glen
I also have some rear sag caused by age, but the doctor just recommended some additional aerobic activity...
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LOL! That's exactly what I thought when I read the title ... !
Kathryn 
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11-07-2012, 02:14 PM
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You keep rubing it in. The next post will be about loosing weight not just moving it around.. 
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11-07-2012, 02:15 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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It sounds like the manuf. may have overloaded the right rear. The first thing to do is have the 4 corners weighted. make sure you are in weight limits. If you are OK, I would add air bags. I have installed many sets and my customers were happy with the results. It will help the ride and you can add air until the rear is equal.
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