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10-05-2015, 07:46 PM
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Got an Alignment, Big handling difference!
The trips up to Morro Bay and down to Coronado San Diego were a workout. There was a lot of correcting back and forth and a pull to the right. It was noted during my PDI about the pull. The dealer got the approval and I got the alignment today. Huge difference, one handed steering, straight and no pull or need for constant correction. Not sure about the spec's they used. I believe they may be Ford's and are definitely not the ones posted on the forum.
Left camber 0
Right camber 0
Left Caster 1.50+
Right Caster 1.75+
Toe 1/16" in
I know many have set there's differently, but this seems fine for now. They did have to install the caster/camber eccentric kits. Glad they got prior approval.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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10-05-2015, 08:00 PM
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Took me 3 times to the front alignment shop and a rear trac bar to get mine to handle good but it does handle good now
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10-07-2015, 10:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sagecoachdriver
The trips up to Morro Bay and down to Coronado San Diego were a workout. There was a lot of correcting back and forth and a pull to the right. It was noted during my PDI about the pull. The dealer got the approval and I got the alignment today. Huge difference, one handed steering, straight and no pull or need for constant correction. Not sure about the spec's they used. I believe they may be Ford's and are definitely not the ones posted on the forum.
Left camber 0
Right camber 0
Left Caster 1.50+
Right Caster 1.75+
Toe 1/16" in
I know many have set there's differently, but this seems fine for now. They did have to install the caster/camber eccentric kits. Glad they got prior approval.
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Sagecoach,
Where did you get the alignment done?
Scott
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10-07-2015, 10:30 AM
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I'm getting my coach aligned on Saturday. My coach doesn't pull...just wanders.
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1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
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10-07-2015, 12:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vwexpert
I'm getting my coach aligned on Saturday. My coach doesn't pull...just wanders.
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Increasing the castor improved the wandering on mine.
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10-07-2015, 01:19 PM
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It use to be said wait until you have 2000 to 2500 miles before alignment that it seemed to stay aligned better and also had settled in at that mileage that is what I did whether it did or not I don't know
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10-07-2015, 01:47 PM
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I'm at 2800 miles.
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1971 20ft fireball (too small)
1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
2016 Forester 3011 (ordered June 8th - Born Aug 6) IT'S HERE
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10-07-2015, 05:19 PM
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I am at 3,000, got it wth 2,350
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10-07-2015, 06:09 PM
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Yea I think I was somewhere in that range too
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10-07-2015, 06:14 PM
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Does the RV dealership do the alignment or a Ford/Chevy dealer and is it covered by the warranty?
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Skip & Deb
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10-07-2015, 06:25 PM
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alignment/ steering stabilizer
Alignment shop suggested I replace the OEM Ford steering damper in the future. I tried looking up a Bilstein and can't come up with a number. Bilstein says they aren't making them for 2015 Ford E-450. I can't believe that!
Dealer sent me to a local alignment shop with FR approval.
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2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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10-07-2015, 06:38 PM
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Stagecoachdriver , try phoning a Ford dealer to see what the difference is between a 2013,2014 and 2015 , bet there isn't any so you could use one listed for a earlier year.
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10-07-2015, 06:43 PM
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I thing stang is right same way on floor mats and other things
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10-07-2015, 06:53 PM
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Sage...someone posted they used the "Roadmaster RSSA Reflex Stabilizer Unit" and said it worked great. The reviews seem to back that up. Blue ox also sounds really great...but is way expensive.
Jim
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1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
2016 Forester 3011 (ordered June 8th - Born Aug 6) IT'S HERE
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10-07-2015, 07:05 PM
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My catalogs show a difference between 2014 and 2015 damper.
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1971 20ft fireball (too small)
1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
2016 Forester 3011 (ordered June 8th - Born Aug 6) IT'S HERE
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10-07-2015, 07:10 PM
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May be but on mine it's a 2015 FR product but the Ford part is a 2014 manufactured date
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10-07-2015, 07:17 PM
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vwexpert what brand damper are you looking up?
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10-07-2015, 07:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boso
May be but on mine it's a 2015 FR product but the Ford part is a 2014 manufactured date
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Same with mine, it's a 2015 Forester but it's a 2014 Chevy chassis.
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10-07-2015, 07:48 PM
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You are right!
I don't think Ford has changed anything on the front end in years. So, AllShocks.com has Bilstein Part Number: BE5-H453-H0 (24-174534) listed. Tried Amazon listing 2015 Ford E450 as vehicle and it said 'Does not fit your vehicle". But tried using 2013 and it does fit. So obviously Bilstein and Amazon need to get their site updated. So I will order one soon.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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10-07-2015, 08:00 PM
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Stang...here is the web based parts catalog. 2014 and 2015 dampers;
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1971 20ft fireball (too small)
1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
2016 Forester 3011 (ordered June 8th - Born Aug 6) IT'S HERE
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