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10-29-2009, 01:16 PM
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Wilson's Saggy Butt CURED 15 Dec 2009 NOW with Before &After
edit 15 Dec 2009
see post of that date
Folks
looking for the Saggy Butt solution (see pic )
Wilson already has Deavers
(from 2001, need to replace?)
looked at pics Pre-Rebuild, same SB
air bags?
helper springs?
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10-29-2009, 01:55 PM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
I think you need to weigh it to find out how much weight is on the rear. And measure to decide how high you need it to be then contact Deavers for the right springs.
Mike
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10-29-2009, 02:06 PM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
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Originally Posted by Ford_6L_E350
I think you need to weigh it to find out how much weight is on the rear. And measure to decide how high you need it to be then contact Deavers for the right springs.
Mike
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good idea
will weigh and call Deaver
also going to Full Tilt off road in San Clemente
right by my Casa
will post findings
over
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10-29-2009, 03:42 PM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
I had Deaver make a couple changes to my rear spring pack a month or two after having them installed. The ride was great when empty the first go, but fully loaded I also had a saggy butt which I didn't like. They added one more leaf which did stiffen the rear up a bit when unloaded, but is now perfect when loaded (both in ride height and feel).
I also had a new main leaf made and installed to position my axle about an inch forward from where their first spring pack had it (for some reason, the "stock" Deaver pack seems to slightly set the axle a little further to the rear than the Ford spring pack). This was for a few reasons: 1) Visually, the tire sat too far to the rear of the wheel well, 2) The differential hit my second house battery on my fully loaded trip in Canyon Lands. No bad damage, but not a good situation, 3) if / when I go to 35" tires, the rear tires would have hit the fender. After this work I had my drive shaft shortened by about 1.5" which put everything right where I wanted it.
I do want to mention that Deaver was great to work with on these changes with the end desire to have a happy customer drive away from their shop. They succeeded.
I too would suggest calling Deaver. They will solve your problem.
Phil
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10-29-2009, 07:55 PM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
what you packing back there?
has it always been like that?
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10-29-2009, 08:24 PM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
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Originally Posted by LeadDoggy
what you packing back there?
has it always been like that?
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bought the rig used
gutted and rebuild interior
new interior IS lighter...
looked at pre remodel pics and
had saggy but when i bought it
never noticed as i had for a few days
then gutted it
driver side: clothes closet, pantry fridge
passinger side: drawers, stove sink
see pics in gallery
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10-30-2009, 07:58 AM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
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Originally Posted by billwilson
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeadDoggy
what you packing back there?
has it always been like that?
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bought the rig used
gutted and rebuild interior
new interior IS lighter...
looked at pre remodel pics and
had saggy but when i bought it
never noticed as i had for a few days
then gutted it
driver side: clothes closet, pantry fridge
passinger side: drawers, stove sink
see pics in gallery
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Nice rebuild job!
Ryobi tools rock!
You got blocks between springs and axel?
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10-30-2009, 08:50 AM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeadDoggy
Quote:
Originally Posted by billwilson
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeadDoggy
what you packing back there?
has it always been like that?
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bought the rig used
gutted and rebuild interior
new interior IS lighter...
looked at pre remodel pics and
had saggy but when i bought it
never noticed as i had for a few days
then gutted it
driver side: clothes closet, pantry fridge
passinger side: drawers, stove sink
see pics in gallery
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Nice rebuild job!
Ryobi tools rock!
You got blocks between springs and axel?
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will ck on blocks
turns out Deaver is just up the road from me
will call, post results
most likely will swap some springs/leafs
will take before and after pics
bw
ps- thx LD
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10-30-2009, 10:02 AM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
Just spoke w/ Deaver
GREAT folks
Possible in and out in one day
Will take it buy after i get back from the interior guy
(he is putting finishing touches in)
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10-30-2009, 10:23 AM
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Re: Wilson's Saggy Butt
Pack it full, tanks included; just as it would be when traveling to get the right spring settings.
Mike
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