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Old 08-12-2020, 06:14 PM
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Default 4/6 lowered 4x4

Rides so bad. Can feel every crack in the street.

I have spindles & lowered keys up front, flip kit & c notch in rear.

Belltech street shocks all around.

275/40/20 tires

Any ideas how to make it ride better before raising it up a bit?
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DJM lower control arms would make it ride a lot better.
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Originally Posted by black04
DJM lower control arms would make it ride a lot better.
Should I put my stock spindles back on with the LCAs?

or Drop spindles & LCAs?
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Keep the drop spindles and drop keys and just crank them up to desired height.
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Originally Posted by black04
Keep the drop spindles and drop keys and just crank them up to desired height.
Going to raise inch in front and put some djm 1" lift shackles on rear tonight. We'll see how that feels.
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I am betting it has more to do with the shocks. Belltech shocks tend to be a little stiff. Also check that they are in their travel range.
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Originally Posted by BigKID
I am betting it has more to do with the shocks. Belltech shocks tend to be a little stiff. Also check that they are in their travel range.
Looking at them last night, they seemed to be very compressed. I got the 4-6 front/rear shocks but I think I've gone more than 4-6 which makes them not have any travel. We'll see how they feel this evening
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At ride height you should be 50% of shock stroke. So if your shock has a 8" of shaft travel you want to have 4" of shaft when the truck is on the ground. Obviously that shaft travel is just an example.
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I vote for coilovers personally, best ride you are going to get.
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Some guy in here makes parts for a coilover conversion, rides amazing.


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