Its A Dry Heat
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Thank you to everyone for your responses/help. I spoke with Henderson's and I think I will take advantage of one of their ride-alongs at one of the shows in AZ or CA they will be attending as vendors and start with a couple mods, see how it compares to the baseline, and determine whether to go to the next mod(s).
I usually pull a 20' enclosed trailer and I should probably bring it to them with the trailer loaded in it's normal fashion. I may benefit from rear spring work as well and/or a load equalizing hitch as the rear of the motorhome and front of the trailer need to come up an inch to make everything perfectly level while towing the trailer.
I think I will ultimately be very happy when the work is done, the question is the combination of mods. Thanks again!
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Mile-High-Endura wrote:The only suspension change I've made is replace the OEM shocks with Bilstiens. That took away alot of the side to side sway...
That's what I did and it made all the difference in the world.
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bowtiebill
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bumpus4 wrote:
6. Rear springs supplement------ by Henderson's tech at ALB rally.
WOW again. increased height 2 1/4 inches.
regards, bumpus4
Bumpus,
May I ask what this is? Is it an extra leaf, or the SuperSprings?
I am looking at adding the SuperSprings myself, whould like to know what else is available/being used.
As to the OP, I added the Koni FSD's, been real happy with the improved ride. Though I have not had all the other issues many on here have posted.
Good luck,
Bill
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Quote:am looking at adding the SuperSprings myself,
We added SuperSprings and it did make a significant difference. However, on a Kodiak chassis it is probably not a DIY project. Our local tire shop, which also services large trucks, had difficulty installing ours. On the second try with the aid of a SuperSprings tech and a special tool to compress that big spring they were successful.
We also added the Roadmaster front anti sway bar, a Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer and front and rear track bars and Koni shocks. They all helped, but it could still be a lot better, especially when towing. That long rear overhang is so susceptible to lateral forces.
A recent FMCA report noted that Bilstines did an overall better job while the Konis were best on smooth roads.
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I did the super springs myself but you will need the installation tool from Super Springs. It cost about $30 and was well worth it.
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bumpus4
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bowtiebill wrote:bumpus4 wrote:
6. Rear springs supplement------ by Henderson's tech at ALB rally.
WOW again. increased height 2 1/4 inches.
regards, bumpus4
Bumpus,
May I ask what this is? Is it an extra leaf, or the SuperSprings?
I am looking at adding the SuperSprings myself, whould like to know what else is available/being used.
As to the OP, I added the Koni FSD's, been real happy with the improved ride. Though I have not had all the other issues many on here have posted.
Good luck,
Bill
They are the same. I have just always called them spring supplements.
Out of all the things I have done to the Seneca the "Super Springs" installed by Henderson was the best spent money.
Henderson's techs first measured the coach height from ground then pulled both rear tire sets one side at a time and installed the floating spring. This raised the coach about two inches. And increase the ride about 15% better.
regards, bumpus4
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bowtiebill
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bumpus4 wrote:bowtiebill wrote:bumpus4 wrote:
6. Rear springs supplement------ by Henderson's tech at ALB rally.
WOW again. increased height 2 1/4 inches.
regards, bumpus4
Bumpus,
May I ask what this is? Is it an extra leaf, or the SuperSprings?
I am looking at adding the SuperSprings myself, whould like to know what else is available/being used.
As to the OP, I added the Koni FSD's, been real happy with the improved ride. Though I have not had all the other issues many on here have posted.
Good luck,
Bill
They are the same. I have just always called them spring supplements.
Out of all the things I have done to the Seneca the "Super Springs" installed by Henderson was the best spent money.
Henderson's techs first measured the coach height from ground then pulled both rear tire sets one side at a time and installed the floating spring. This raised the coach about two inches. And increase the ride about 15% better.
regards, bumpus4
Thanks for the info, guys. My rig handles pretty darn good, but I am sure it could be better, and I do want to raise the back end. I think SuperSprings is the answer.
Thanks,
Bill
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goodwind
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You may want to check with the RV Chassis Master in Elizabethtown, Tenn. I had all the suspenion upgrades done along with Koni shocks and wow what a ride, Was very reasonable as well. His (Peter) number is 1-888-471-9291. He has free RV parking with hookups and his wife will take you on a free trout fishing trip while RV is in shop. Dane Goodwin
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goodwind wrote: He has free RV parking with hookups and his wife will take you on a free trout fishing trip while RV is in shop. Dane Goodwin Now that is what you call customer service ! 
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