Front And Rear Suspension Enhancement For 1997 E-450 Lazy Daze Class C Motorhome

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Hi, I have a 1997 E450 Lazy Daze 26.5 ft Motorhome. What Sumosprings do you recommend?

asked by: Angel

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For your 1997 Ford E-450 Motorhome you could use SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs Front Axle # SSF-106-47 as they are confirmed to fit. However, this setup has a 1,000lb weight capacity and is meant for light duty applications. For your motorhome I think the Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System # TFEF350UH will be a much better option. This is a heavy duty setup that is rated at 6,000lbs.

For the rear suspension you could go with Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFERSDLB if you plan to have a lot of weight on the back of your motorhome as this is rated for 12,000lbs and is likely more than you will need. If you don't plan to have a lot of weight on the back then you can just use Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFERSD which is rated for 5,600lbs and will be more than enough for typical use.

All of the suspension enhancement parts listed above are considered jounce springs which replace the factory bumps stops and assist the factory suspension; they do not replace the factory suspension. These do not require any drilling and will install very simply. Jounce springs will reduce sag when weight is added and will improve overall braking, handling, along with reducing body roll on turns. I have attached demonstration videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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The Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System part #TFEF350 is rated at 3,000 lbs and the Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System part #TFEF350UH is rated at 6,000 lbs. I was able to call the manufacturer to confirm this. They will both fit…

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Answer 2

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers #AL88131 are designed to reduce the strain on your rear suspension, increase safety, and compensate for uneven loads. If you are experiencing sag, this suspension…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help! Since you already have the Timbren front bump stops installed on your 2018 Thor Vegas 24.1' Class A Motorhome built on the E-450 chassis there is no reason to replace them. I would keep them and just add the Timbren Rear…

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Answer 4

The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFERSD is the system you need for your 2022 Jayco Greyhawk 29MV on the Ford E-450 cutaway chassis with J-Ride. The System #TFERSDLB has a higher capacity of 12,000lbs versus the 5,600lbs. This higher…

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The spring found in our #TFERSDLB is 5-3/16" x 4-5/16", and the bracket is 1-1/2" tall. Fully assembled the kit will be 6-11/16" tall. We recommend around 1 inch of clearance from the bottom of our spring to the axle.

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Answer 6

I would be happy to help! The FSN-21-9015 number you provided is actually the part number to the sticker on your Firestone Ride-Rite Helper Springs, and not the model number of the helper spring kit itself. Since you have a 2014 Ford E-450 there is…

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The primary difference between the SumoSpring Maxim Helper Springs such as part #SSR-106-47-1 and the Firestone Ride-Rite air helper springs, part #F2153 is that the air helper springs are adjustable, you can add or remove air pressure from the…

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Answer 8

The Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 #AL88131 will work on your 2021 Ford E-450 cutaway as long as it follows a few parameters. This is intended to be used on vehicles that are under 14,050 pounds and must have the supply lines on the outside of the frame.…

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Answer 9

Firestone does have an air bag kit that fits your 2005 Ford E-450 Class C motorhome with the part #F2153 but this has a weight capacity of 4,800 lbs. They do not offer a Red Label 7,500 lb capacity kit that fits your chassis at this time.

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Answer 10

Hello Cruz, thanks for reaching out. We do have an air bag kit for your 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Motorhome, but the Firestone #F2153 that you mentioned is not going to fit. Instead I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F22ZR. This kit is…

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Answer 11

On double lip trailer hub seals there is a small spring that is designed to hold the seal tight to the spindle. It sounds like that spring made its way off of the seal and into your bearing. Your best option would be to replace the bearings and…

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Answer 12

Hey Micah! Pacbrake has actually been around for a long time, more than 60 years. We have had customers ask for these air bags in the past, and we've seen them on vehicles coming in. Until now, Firestone has been the go to since their quality is…

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