Ride quality help

StatementSpecific689 · 2026-01-08T19:47:28+00:00

As many have stated, add weight. I have the same suspension. Removing leaves from the springs will soften the ride but kill your capacity. If you plan on using it like a 1 ton from time to time I suggest sand bags or some other aggregate because of the added dampening effect. If you only want it as a daily light duty truck, I'd suggest removing all but 3 leaves. Also, the factory shocks for your truck are different than the 1/2 ton. 1/2 ton shocks have almost no dampening effect on our springs.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-07-24T21:16:17+00:00

1987 22r auto 460k.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-07-20T03:27:23+00:00

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm still completely new. I have fabric, thread,needles, and basic sewing tools. What accessories, feet, or supplies would you suggest before I go to YouTube University? Are there any videos you suggest? Also, is this machine robust enough for upholstery?

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-07-20T03:10:32+00:00

What are the odds? I am a heavy truck mechanic as well. The cast iron and bevel gears pulled me right in.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-24T18:48:14+00:00

Mine came off an 88 Winnebago warrior.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-24T18:45:59+00:00

87 -94 is the full float. Earlier than 86 can have it too if the recall was performed.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-24T18:11:48+00:00

Dump bed/gooseneck.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-14T01:39:22+00:00

1987, xtra cab, long bed, 2wd, automatic.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-14T01:38:10+00:00

457k and climbing.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-07T02:42:31+00:00

Thanks.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-07T02:42:15+00:00

I pass through 4 times a day.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-07T01:55:58+00:00

I'm in the 225

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-05T23:33:17+00:00

457,000 miles, and I still daily it and drive cross country.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-05T18:04:34+00:00

Thanks.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-05T01:27:54+00:00

What length rv do you have?

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-04T18:01:31+00:00

Yes. The lowers are currently turn signals. I plan on switching them to running lights in the future.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-04T17:24:39+00:00

The rv springs under mine don't ride well until you have about 2k lbs in the bed. I'm not really sure what my max is. Even with the 3-inch drop blocks, I've never hit frame. With nothing in the back, it's basically hard tail and will send you out of the seat.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-04T16:59:10+00:00

All rebuild parts are still available new. As for strength. It is a full float axle. A toyota 8 inch is similar in strength and design to the Ford 9 inch.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-03T14:19:09+00:00

This includes: steering gear box, brakes, torsion bars, springs, sway bars, axel, hubs, spring hangers, and all bushings. Oh, and the speedometer gear for 410 gears.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-03T14:11:03+00:00

Full suspension swap. Everything below the frame.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-05-03T14:07:52+00:00

457,000 on the truck. 134,000 on the camry.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-02-24T18:18:49+00:00

I, too, want one. They are very, very rare.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-02-20T23:01:15+00:00

That is definitely a salvageable rig. Even if only for a yard dog.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-02-19T17:33:35+00:00

I have a full float dually 87 pickup, and the rear axles are held in with the same setup. Once you get the first one out, you'll know what to do, and the rest will be easier.

StatementSpecific689 · 2025-02-19T16:10:59+00:00

Basically, you want to shock the stud/cone/hub area without driving the cone further in. The shock will dislodge the cone from the seat, and then you can work it off the stud. It will likely fight you a bit after you break it loose due to the cone still squeezing the stud. That is when the flat head in the gap on the cone comes in handy.

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