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Why so low

26ftcobraBBF
Peeing sitting downGreetings Garage Mahalers! It's been a while since you've heard from me because the Cobra and I have been logging miles. You guys really got that stud running like a top. But why I ask, why does he look like he pees sitting down, why so low in the front end of whats up with the take. I've never seen another Bullnose motorhome sit like mine does. I've got all new suspension and steering parts and bushings, the springs are new HD's from SD spring, I've got airbags on all 4 corners... I've attached some pictures for an examplePeeing standing up
Mike
'85 Ford Cobra Econoline E350 7.5L carbureted thing of beauty
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ratdude747
Know what the curb weight of your rig? I'd start there... Also, are the spring mounts in good shape? I've run into similar issues with both of my Ford Rangers (as have pretty much all 1983-2011 Rangers) in the back due to the rear leaf mounts and shackles rotting away and flexing ... Haven't seen this in a Bullnose, but it's not unfathomable.

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).
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26ftcobraBBF
Curb weight is 4,100 front tires, 5,400 rear tires.
I have no issue in the rear with shackles, or springs, they all look good. Maybe some bushings s to some point, but there not sloppy by any means
Mike
'85 Ford Cobra Econoline E350 7.5L carbureted thing of beauty
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ArdWrknTrk
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It's hard to imagine that 26 foot beast weighs in at 9,600 pounds. But I'm sure you've checked it it out.

You've done some suspension and steering work Mike. Does the rig feel poorly sprung or wallowing to you? (beyond what you'd expect from a motorhome)
Are you asking "Why so low?" because it's become a problem or is concerning to you?

The little Shasta in the comparison photo seems much smaller.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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26ftcobraBBF
Hi Jim happy to hear you chime in.
The weight I stated was off the truck scales weighing each axle seperately, so I don't know if that messes with the combine weight or not. I just added the two axle weights together to get the number I stated.
I'm asking soley for the purpose of aesthetics. I've just never seen another E350 that was that low without being done intentionally. The motorhome handles beautifully especially after putting airbags on all four corners and installing all new rubber in the suspension and steering. I think the airbags helped the most though. The chassis roll is minimal now on turns and the Cobra be is real comfortable to drive.
The Shasta I pictured is a bit smaller of a motorhome but it's still an E350 and most of them that I've seen their front end sits up like that one does.
Another thing is I haven't had it to an alignment shop yet but it has a huge negative camber which in thinking  is due to it's sitting so low. It seems to me if the springs were holding it up higher there would be more of a positive camber. After replacing the axle pivot bushings about a month ago it seems like the camber has gotten more negative. Can you tell me if there is camber adjustment on that E350 because I don't believe there is considering it has king pins. Im thinking the only adjustment it's just toe.
Thanks talk soon
Mike
'85 Ford Cobra Econoline E350 7.5L carbureted thing of beauty
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ArdWrknTrk
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I think you're going to have to find an old school RV or truck alignment shop that will bend your beams if you want a camber correction.
Just the size of your rig will dictate it needs a specialist with high doors and a big rack.
Might be best to find that shop and ask their advice.

Of course, if you're looking to raise the ride height with new springs you should do that first.

I can't offer much advice with alignment, but Bill Vose swears that his kingpin F-350 (Darth) tracks perfectly, and hasn't needed touched since he had the beams tweaked.

If it's only aesthetics and you're not having tire wear or handling problems remember that sometimes it's better not to mess with success.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.