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Old 08-04-2015, 08:30 PM   #15
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-Everything listed in my signature
-Kelderman front air suspension included new leaf springs, Monroe Magnum shocks, trac bar, air bags
-Link Cat's Eye for the rear dual tires
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I have that 6 speed trans in my 2013 F250 man it is nice. I only wish!!
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Old 08-04-2015, 08:33 PM   #16
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I was looking at the Kelderman air suspension how do you like it?
I like it. I needed an adjustable suspension, the front end rode too low. Now it rides level. It improves the ride quality. The front end was too stiff. The new variable rate leaf springs and Monroe Magnums are a lot softer.
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Runs fine as it is so why mess with it??
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Old 08-04-2015, 08:42 PM   #18
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I have that 6 speed trans in my 2013 F250 man it is nice. I only wish!!
I'd love to have a 2016 F-53 with the 6 speed but I've got too much tied up in the current one. It's only got 20K miles on it so I guess I'll just have to ride it out.
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Old 08-04-2015, 08:46 PM   #19
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Runs fine as it is so why mess with it??
I like to tweak things, make em just a bit better. Tweaked the heck out of my Rubicon, the CRV not so much.
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Old 08-04-2015, 10:16 PM   #20
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Jacked up the radiator cap and backed a DP under it. lol
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Add a TPMS if you don't have one. I added the EEZ system and really like it.
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WOW - How much space do I have...

I can't afford a DP so this will have to do.

Did CHF and new bushings
Replaced TVs with 12 volt LCD TVs
Upgraded all the lights to LEDs
Upgraded the single stage converter to 4 stage
Added light switches and dimmers to LED lights
relocated entry door switches for better access.

added instrument panel switches to control different accessories
Relocated chair so there is more room
added small inverter

Fixed drivers side wall that literally came loose from frame
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Another smart a$$ answer to a reasonable question . Where are the moderators?

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Jacked up the radiator cap and backed a DP under it. lol
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I like to tweak things, make em just a bit better. Tweaked the heck out of my Rubicon, the CRV not so much.
The pic. looks like Colorado. we just got back from lake city Colorado. Man it is nice there. I have a chevy Colorado with 4" lift and 31" tires. We did the Alpine Loop spent two weeks offroading and had a great time.
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WOW - How much space do I have...

I can't afford a DP so this will have to do.

Did CHF and new bushings
Replaced TVs with 12 volt LCD TVs
Upgraded all the lights to LEDs
Upgraded the single stage converter to 4 stage
Added light switches and dimmers to LED lights
relocated entry door switches for better access.

added instrument panel switches to control different accessories
Relocated chair so there is more room
added small inverter

Fixed drivers side wall that literally came loose from frame
Repaired water damage caused by frig vent cover frame.
Repaired cracked tow hitch mount bracket


I documented these in good detail on my web site:

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Roadmaster reflex is a good addition to the CHF. The CHF will fix about
80% of the handling problems and the Roadmaster will fix the rest.
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WOW Take three fingers of gin in a water glass and CHILL.
I went from a DP to a class C.

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Hello ... Can you tell me how much improvement the Kelderman suspension upgrades have made to your ride quality? I have a 2011 Monaco Monarch 30' on a F53 chassis and the ride is god awful. I am considering having the systems installed at the factory on our way to Colorado in September. Any information on dealing with the factory on installation? Thanks, Dave.
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Balanced the front tires, had the front end aligned, and used it.

Also replaced the rear TV with a new LCD. Next will be the front tv and get rid of that ole BOMB.
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