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Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #20 –
As Keith said, shocks don't help with bottoming, but ABSOLUTELY help with porpoising (the continued up-down motion after going over a bump).

That significant dampening on rebound is what controls porpoising without adding to ride harshness.

Brett

Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #21 –
David, I have the same IFS on a 36', 2001. Ordered Koni FSD's all around in March of 2011. The rears are 88051010 and the fronts 902497SP1. The fronts Koni's did not come in FSD's, at least back then.
FYI the wheel cut with IFS is 54 degrees and with the solid front axle 38 degrees. You will be able to make sharper turns. The air ride system is a little different than non IFS FT's because of the IFS suspension. It's call Active Air System.
Mine still Porpoises more than I'd like so I'm thinking of adjusting them to the firm position. I just learned that they come from the factory preset on the soft setting.

Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #22 –
Thanks for the additional info. Could not reach James Triana today to get ride height measurements.


Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #23 –
Sam7,

Two questions for you. I have a switch above the sink next to the fluorescent light switch which is frozen. I have no idea what it is for? Any idea? Only two switches there.

Also, when sitting still, engine running, the power steering does not want to turn, have to have a little motion to move freely and then it feels like it has sticky spots. Does yours do this as well?

David

Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #24 –
David, the second switch is for the three round lights with gold bezels in the ceiling right above the sink and microwave.
Re:turning the steering wheel. I haven't really tried turning it while stopped. Generally I'm moving at least slightly while turning. There is some resistance when barely moving but I think that's because of the size and weight of the tire/rim and surface resistance.

Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #25 –
Sam7,

Thanks. That solves the mystery. The next part of the equation is the prior owner said he replaced the switch and it 'froze' again. The switch will not turn on or off. It is stuck. Sounds very strange to me. Especially if that was the second switch. I am going to monitor steering. Could be that is all that is going on here as well.

David

Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #26 –
Quote from: sam7 –
Re:turning the steering wheel. I haven't really tried turning it while stopped. Generally I'm moving at least slightly while turning. There is some resistance when barely moving but I think that's because of the size and weight of the tire/rim and surface resistance.
I agree with Jon regarding turning the steering wheel when stopped. My practice, and recommendation, is to always be moving a bit when turning the steering wheel. It is much easier on all the steering components. This is especially important on a "grippy" surface such as asphalt or concrete.

I can feel a bit of pulsing in the power steering, especially at slower speeds. It attribute it to a bit of fluctuation in the hydraulic pressure. I don't consider it to be a problem.
 

Re: 2001 320 suspension 40'

Reply #27 –
JD Stevens:

I was thinking that was all it was. I have driven other large vehicles and such with the same type of feeling.

Thanks,

David