My suspension sucks!
04-07-2015, 06:40 PM
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Yes, I'm referring to the stroke length.
The place I bought my springs from was called ShockShop but the guy retired and I haven't really looked around for another source. I think if you call up RideTech they can get you the same springs, they just charge more, thats why I used the other company.
The place I bought my springs from was called ShockShop but the guy retired and I haven't really looked around for another source. I think if you call up RideTech they can get you the same springs, they just charge more, thats why I used the other company.
01-18-2016, 09:57 PM
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I'm running the 7.55" 22189841 shocks with a 7" drop in the back(and shock extenders), I think you will be good with the 8.35" 22199841 shocks.
For the front if you just want to do coils and keep the same drop the 5.2" ones will probably work the best with a 10" 800#-900# spring (depending on stiffness preferences). Other than the coils themselves all you need is their trunnion mount for the bottom and upgrade to the stud top, its all bolt-in.
For the front if you just want to do coils and keep the same drop the 5.2" ones will probably work the best with a 10" 800#-900# spring (depending on stiffness preferences). Other than the coils themselves all you need is their trunnion mount for the bottom and upgrade to the stud top, its all bolt-in.
Can I just reuse my stock trunnions, or must I spend $50 on theirs. And do you remember which size fits our trucks? 2 1/4- 2 9/16 or 2 5/16- 2 7/8??
01-19-2016, 09:06 AM
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Thanks. After talking to Ridetech, I ended up going with the 5.25 like you suggested. My static shock height of 12.25, and the fact that I will likely never extend the shock to its maximum, and more than likely will bottom it out, made me go with the smaller of the two shocks.
Jegs had the fronts on sale for $109, so I saved a few bucks there. Thanks for all the help man. I appreciate it.
Jegs had the fronts on sale for $109, so I saved a few bucks there. Thanks for all the help man. I appreciate it.
02-08-2016, 12:34 PM
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I installed the Ridetech RQ series shocks, and while the ride did improve, it's still not great. Maybe I'm too picky, but I still notice a lot of resonation throughout the truck after hitting small bumps in the road. I was hoping for more, but at least now I have a good shock with a million mile warranty...
Do you think the Belltech lowering springs could be the culprit? The back feels fine, but the front kind of bounces around and gives a feeling of being out of control when going over bumps.
Starting to wish I went with drop spindles... I chucked the stock springs, no going back now.
I guess it isn't too bad. It's tolerable.
Do you think the Belltech lowering springs could be the culprit? The back feels fine, but the front kind of bounces around and gives a feeling of being out of control when going over bumps.
Starting to wish I went with drop spindles... I chucked the stock springs, no going back now.
I guess it isn't too bad. It's tolerable.