3/5 lowering and ride quality
05-20-2005, 07:13 PM
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3/5 lowering and ride quality
One of my friends just got a 3/5 drop on his extended cab. new coils, shackles, leafs, and shocks
He just got it yesterday and I went for a ride today. It felt like there was something wrong with the truck. The ride was bumpier than a Uhaul truck. We were shaking even on smooth pavement. I was amazed.
Is this normal? does it take shocks a few miles to set in? installation problems?
He just got it yesterday and I went for a ride today. It felt like there was something wrong with the truck. The ride was bumpier than a Uhaul truck. We were shaking even on smooth pavement. I was amazed.
Is this normal? does it take shocks a few miles to set in? installation problems?
05-20-2005, 07:51 PM
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What kind of shocks does he have on? Toxics really blow, i would suggest doestch shocks. He needs a C-notch for the rear if he doesn't have one already. On the 99+ chevys a C-notch is required anything under 4" rear drop.
Im going with a DJM 4/6 drop kit on mine. And everyone I talked to suggested everything listed above.
Im going with a DJM 4/6 drop kit on mine. And everyone I talked to suggested everything listed above.
05-20-2005, 07:59 PM
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the shocks came with the kit (ground force i think)
the place that installed the kit suggested a c-notch for suspension travel especially if towing; he didnt get it done since he doesnt tow
i will tell him to go back and talk to them about it
looked like he was on the verge of crying after spending the money to get it lowered LOL
the place that installed the kit suggested a c-notch for suspension travel especially if towing; he didnt get it done since he doesnt tow
i will tell him to go back and talk to them about it
looked like he was on the verge of crying after spending the money to get it lowered LOL
05-20-2005, 08:20 PM
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I know what you mean shops be charging arms and legs to install them drops now a days. Im going to install the drop with my buddies or with my dad we got all the tools and all it takes is simple knowledge!!!
I would strongly recommend a C-notch doesn't matter if he tows or not. You are right the C-notch allows suspension travel and stops any bottoming out that might occur. I have never heard of anything about Ground Force shocks ,but the notch should really help!! Tell your friend not to worry about the notch they are really, really reliable!!!!!!!
I would strongly recommend a C-notch doesn't matter if he tows or not. You are right the C-notch allows suspension travel and stops any bottoming out that might occur. I have never heard of anything about Ground Force shocks ,but the notch should really help!! Tell your friend not to worry about the notch they are really, really reliable!!!!!!!
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I Got A 2/4 On Mine And I Had To Cnotch It Or When You Went Over Railroad Tracks Or A Big Bump It Bottomed Out With No Bumpstops In It. After The Cnotch The Truck Rides Like Factory Again.
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