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Old 06-25-2012, 06:28 PM
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Well this is free so lets see if this works or at least helps.

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Old 06-25-2012, 07:41 PM
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If that doesn't work, what about some helper bags? Can make them as stiff or soft as you want.
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Hey its free, why not try it.
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Old 06-25-2012, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DV2000NJ
If that doesn't work, what about some helper bags? Can make them as stiff or soft as you want.

This is what Ive thought about doing on my truck instead of relocating the shocks and running adjustables.
Old 06-25-2012, 11:05 PM
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I thought about bags when I was under there today...

I still think alot of my problem at the last track outing was the track prep. Short of using full slicks on all corners im not sure where I could go from here if all the tires are spinning...
Old 06-25-2012, 11:19 PM
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below 25psi in the tires! haha and better shocks all around... are the ones you have adjustable?
Old 06-25-2012, 11:21 PM
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Yes, I have them as stiff as they will go.
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hmm... with it bouncing and bucking like it was it definitely needs more control
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You need a set of shocks with stiffer valving. A stiffer spring will not solve your problem. They will prevent you from bottoming out, but your suspension will compress to the point that the springs resist any more compression just as quickly as you hit the bump stops now. You need to slow down how quickly the suspension compresses and the only way to that is with shocks that have stiffer valving. In most cases static weight of the truck should be the only factor that determines spring stiffness. Your truck weighs roughly what a stock truck weighs therefore the spring stiffness is fine.

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