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Old 09-29-2007, 07:52 PM
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Got the 2-4 drop on an 03 rcsb with doetsh tech shocks. Added 20" 45 series tires this spring and love the way it handles but the ride is very harsh. What can I do to soften it up a bit without loosing the tires & rims.
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if you havent already, trim the bumpstops for more clearance. is it bottoming out or just all around harsh
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It rides stiff as HELL. You can feel every bump. I was wondering if switching to Qa1's would settle it done any.
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I have 45 series toyos with 20s and it did ride a little rough but then I changed to edelbrock shocks it helped out quite a bit.
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Originally Posted by nickpc82
I have 45 series toyos with 20s and it did ride a little rough but then I changed to edelbrock shocks it helped out quite a bit.
Will the Edelbrock's work with lowered trucks? I heard they don't make lowered shocks anymore. Hopefully that is not true and if so, do you know which part number?


I had the Doetsh tech shocks on my 4/6 (Stock 17" rims/tires). It road hard, handled great, for ohh about 7-8 months, but they had blown-out after the short stint. I currently have the Doetsh techs still in the front, with some Nitro Actives in the rear. I have a set of custom Bilstein's on order....

-joel.
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I know that they make drop shocks for 2/4 inch drop because those are the ones I have and I bought them a month ago. I think thats all they make for our years of trucks.
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