Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 
 

Go Back   Class B Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login

Page 1 of 4 1 23 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 99
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Photog
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Booster, Those are good points. I always did...

Booster,
Those are good points. I always did final tightening at ride height, for those reasons.
I knew the harder materials would transfer more road noise into the cabin, but I did not consider...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-01-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
No wear issues from the suspension lift. With...

No wear issues from the suspension lift.
With the extra RV weight in the front suspension, I think we are getting more wear on the lower control arm bushings. I am thinking about installing...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-16-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Thanks Mat, I just came across WeldTec, when I...

Thanks Mat,
I just came across WeldTec, when I was looking for custom lower arms, to see if there is a way to use custom coil-overs in the front suspension. They had built a complete suspension...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-16-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Here is another supplier of a 3" spindle lift....

Here is another supplier of a 3" spindle lift. This one is welded chro-moly steel, instead of the cast ones from Boulder Off Road, that I have. They are expensive, and they won't solve any of the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-15-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Booster, Wow, that is a bit ugly! Way...

Booster,
Wow, that is a bit ugly!

Way back, when I first started messing with the springs, I acquired a set of aluminum spring spacers. I believe they are 1" thick. This may lift the front...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-15-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
The only difference from 2012 is the use of Tuff...

The only difference from 2012 is the use of Tuff Truck modified (set down) 1618 springs. Honestly, I don't know if TT makes any springs the same as these TTC-1618-Mod or the old TTC-1617's. I think...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-11-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
My 3" lift spindles came from Boulder Off Road. ...

My 3" lift spindles came from Boulder Off Road. They look like the ones in their photo, using 4 bolts to retain the bearing unit (you can see the square, 4 bolt pattern on the spindle). This would...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-11-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Fenix, Sorry for the delay, it has been a while...

Fenix,
Sorry for the delay, it has been a while since I had time to check in here.
I removed my front sway bar, and added a rear sway bar. The front sway bar made the ride very harsh, on rough...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-12-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Also, did you do anything to lift the rear, matching the 2" front lift?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-02-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Hello Everyone,
Sorry for the silence. We have been very busy this summer; but not as much camping as I would like.

There have been questions about how the longer/lighter springs have been...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-06-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Booster, That is a nice bit of writing.

I will attempt to measure the spring gaps, and remaining up-travel, to see if the springs might go solid.

The times when it feels like the shocks are...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-05-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

The OTC compressor did the job. It was a bit tedious.
I went in from the balljoint side, but, if I were to do it again, I would definitely drop the pivots and come in from that side. Doing that...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-04-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Here is a minor update on our front coil springs.

In July, Otto-Max sent me another (shorter) set of prototype springs. With these installed, we had a 2" lift, after they settled in. We have had...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-08-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

AZ-ADV,
Are the heavier upper arms an aftermarket part or a GM Factory part? Was the mechanic looking for more clearance between the springs and upper control arm?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-26-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

@ AZ-ADV
I have heard the urethane spacers break down with the weight of our RVs. I'm sure there are different quality products on the market, and you may have one of the better ones.

The...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-26-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Did you leave the swaybar on the front?
Are you using the cast aluminum spacers from Suspension Maxx or the urethane spacers?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-26-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Thanks for measuring the ratio. I had not measured it and was guessing. I ran numbers based on a 2:1 and a 1.5:1 ratio. I will re-run the numbers to come up with an equivelant compressed length...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-25-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

We considered the Sportsmobile, when we went looking for our Class B. At the time, Sportsmobile still had quality issues with the RV portion of their rig. The Van, suspension and 4x4 portion of the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-25-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

That is correct. The factory length shock limits the down travel. I do have longer shocks. With these TTC-1618 springs, the factory length shocks would be fully extended, all the time. I do need...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-25-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

The spring rate in my TTC-1617 springs is 2026 lbs/in.
The spring rate in the TTC-1618 springs is 1427 lbs/in.

When I ran the numbers (before installing the 1618's) I calculated an additional...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-24-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Update form this weekend of spring installation.

I installed the TuffTruck TCC-1618 prototype springs into the front suspension. These springs are about 2 inches longer than the factory and the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-21-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

This is what it looked like, with just the rear springs installed. "Stink Bug" was the description Doc used.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-21-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Here are Doc's photos, with some explanation for each photo (use "full screen" mode for your browser).

I will start with the "bowed" springs, and the experts opinions:

From Doc:
The front end...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-18-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

I have the OTC 7045B Front Coil Spring Compressor.

It was designed for the 1 Ton Ford truck coil springs.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 06-18-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,485
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

This weekend I will be installing a prototype set of coil springs, from TuffTruck.
The current TuffTruck springs are the same length as the factory springs, but they are much more stiff.

The...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 99
Page 1 of 4 1 23 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 12:14 AM.

Contact Us - Class B Forums - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.