For those who are traction impared...
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For those who are traction impared...
on the street, what modification of the suspension helped the most for you?
Ex. caltracs, adjustable shocks, changing pinion angle, etc...
As of now my rear suspension is stock besides a 2" drop hanger. I have no weird vibrations at any speeds, and as far as I can tell, the pinion angle looks fine. If need be I can get a get a measurement of the exact angle for future reference.
Even with a 285 performance tire on a heavy Titan wheel, it destroys the tires with anything over half throttle if I'm really trying to get moving, and still spins in 2nd gear somewhat. I know I can't expect to move out from a dig at full throttle, but I'd like to at least be able to enjoy first gear at more than half throttle sometimes.
Note: I have NO traction problems at the track with slicks, no wheel hop, nothing.
Ex. caltracs, adjustable shocks, changing pinion angle, etc...
As of now my rear suspension is stock besides a 2" drop hanger. I have no weird vibrations at any speeds, and as far as I can tell, the pinion angle looks fine. If need be I can get a get a measurement of the exact angle for future reference.
Even with a 285 performance tire on a heavy Titan wheel, it destroys the tires with anything over half throttle if I'm really trying to get moving, and still spins in 2nd gear somewhat. I know I can't expect to move out from a dig at full throttle, but I'd like to at least be able to enjoy first gear at more than half throttle sometimes.
Note: I have NO traction problems at the track with slicks, no wheel hop, nothing.
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Problem is you need to get some weight back there.Which entails lowering but along with that comes shitty pinion angle plus frame clearence is compromised.Then comes wheel hop so my reccomendation is go with some 2" hangers 6 degree shims carrier bearing relocation,and caltracs.Keep in mind tow capacity will be less but if you c-notch you will gain capacity back.To be cheap you could remove the overloads and install caltracs but thats not how I would do it.
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Ok I pretty much covered what I have done with my rear.The problems start rising soon as you get that extra 2" drop plus weight transfer.If you tow or haul c-notching is a must unless you intall helper bags.Theres no cheap way to get what you want unfortunaley.
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I am prepared to do cal-tracs as well, as long as they actually help on the street. I don't have traction problems at the track (as of now) so I'm not all that concerned with that.
What about shocks? I have Bilstein HD shocks on the back right now, and I know I will have to change shocks with a 4" drop, but with just 2" shackles right now, would an adjustable shock help?