Wilson's Saggy Butt CURED 15 Dec 2009 NOW with Before &After

[billwilson]

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?

[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

[billwilson]

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

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

[pjpvi]

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

[LeadDoggy]

what you packing back there?
has it always been like that?

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by LeadDoggy

what you packing back there?
has it always been like that?

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

[LeadDoggy]

Originally Posted by billwilson

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

Nice rebuild job!
Ryobi tools rock!

You got blocks between springs and axel?

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by LeadDoggy

Nice rebuild job!
Ryobi tools rock!

You got blocks between springs and axel?

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

[billwilson]

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)

over

[Ford_6L_E350]

Pack it full, tanks included; just as it would be when traveling to get the right spring settings.

Mike