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My journey to static utopia on 24's (part 1)

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Old 03-06-2014 | 06:18 AM
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Next on the list after i buy the Vi-kings for the front is Ridtech. Then after that is to tear the suspension apart and build a new one front and back. But thats going to be part II of my journey.
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GWEE, I know of a mount to mount a coilover on the front of your truck. Look in this thread:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=516946
Old 03-06-2014 | 02:58 PM
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Thanks
Ive read that a few times and im Building brackets like the Pro Comps
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Cool. Hope it turns out well. Share pics when you get to that point.
Old 03-06-2014 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks... Once i get the parts Cut with the water jet and welded up ill post pics. But might be a few weeks cuz my wife had surgery and im taking care of her.
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I made a wood mockup to give to the welder. Once i get it back and try it out ill bring it to the machine shop and have it cut on the waterjet.
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Old 03-12-2014 | 09:12 AM
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A lil update....
Still waiting on the welder but it's no big deal cuz he's doing it for free plus he supples the metal. Once I get it back ill have to use the QA1 as a mockup to get my ride height and camber then i can order the Vi-king shocks. As for the back it still rides good but you can still tell your n a lowrider truck but it is getting better the more i try new things. Think this weekend ill take out the overloud spring ( I dont use the bed for anything or pull anything ) out and adjust the helper psi and see what that does.
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in for results on front coil overs
Old 04-07-2014 | 02:50 AM
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I'm overseas right now but will be back in the states next week. I should have the front installed when I get back. The QA1 will be just for mock up to check which size Viking struts ill need.
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Any updates? I have a 2014 rcsb and I'm gonna do the same thing. Coilovers up front and adjustable shocks out back. I already talked to Viking about the rear shocks. Trying to wait to see how you like the ride when your done before I pull the trigger on coil overs and adjustable shocks. Also where are you located?



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