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Old 09-11-2012, 10:25 PM   #1
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DM guys, My frame Will not set level when aired out. Nate said something must be binding. Have any of yall ran into this problem?
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Re: Need Help!!!

Did you notice if the frame was straight before the installation? Have you had a chance to take some measurements to find out exactly where it starts to twist? In front of the notch? Behind the notch? etc.

Start there, and let us know what you find. If it's behind the notch, it might be as easy as loosening some bolts and tweaking the rear rails a little.
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Haven't had to time to measure anything. Looks like the frame lays good before the notch. Should I take the back half off and reinstall or just start loosening everything up?
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Haven't had to time to measure anything. Looks like the frame lays good before the notch. Should I take the back half off and reinstall or just start loosening everything up?
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First measure to find where it isn't square. If all is good in front of the notch assemblies, start loosening the hardware and see if you can't true it up.

Let us know what you find and if you need to call for any help don't hesitate to do so.

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Re: Need Help!!!

This might be a stupid question. Is it possible that tha air bags are different? It looks like one of the bags collapses down more than the other.
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Remove the bags and see if it sets level.

The sleeved bags need some air pressure in them when you deflate so they can roll over themselves. Otherwise they can bunch up. Maybe that's what happened????

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That's my next step. Maybe this weekend. Thanks again Nate!!
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