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Old 10-26-2008 | 07:18 PM
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hey i have a 03 sierra reg cab step side and it has 2in spindles from belltech on the front and 2in hangers and 2in shackles, i love how it handles now and i wanted to know if i bag it will i still be able to keep or gain my handling, i want to be able to take corners really well like it does now, and also anybody have some kit reccomendations with links maybe?
Old 10-26-2008 | 07:46 PM
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I donno about you but mine corners like **** with the 2/4. I made a thread a long time ago.. 2 lanes sideways on a 1 lane each direction road. I'd say go lower (center of gravity follows) and it would help. Sway bar would be a must and I hear that CalTracs also benefit cornering. Or you can go 4-link. If ur wanting it to corner really well its gonna be some work
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i left the stock shocks in the front(alot stiffer and spindles allow for all the stock suspension travel) and street performances in the rear and a sway bar in the front and it corners great, but i want to bag it and keep my ride quality or at least gain some better handling and still be able to drop it to the ground
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from what I've heard is u gotta find a sweet spot with bags or it'll ride too stiff. I've got Toxic Drop shocks (ProComp) on all 4 corners, took out the helper and it rides nice. Need a sway bar for sure and CalTracs will be necessary soon. I dont know alot about airbags for better handling. Maybe ask LastCall or he'll chime in
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Ideally with the correct bag setup it should handle better. IIRC for the front most use the Air Ride coolride kit, and I know the most popular for the rear is the KP Components 6 link (4 link with cantilever). The 6 link comes with a panhard, but you can upgrade to the watts link which is a much better piece to keep the axle centered. Most run Slam bags, viar compressors, and smc valves. For some more info on bag setups, check out gmfullsize.com as a good many of the guys over there are bagged.
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