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03-15-2007, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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Suspension questions
What makes the newer trucks ride so good? Can the leaf springs on the 88-98 trucks fit a 77-87 truck? I want a Cadillac ride. New shocks are better than worn shocks, but if I put on the 1 ton shocks, wouldn’t it eliminate the bounce or shake after a bump?
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03-15-2007, 11:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Suspension questions
IFS and a longer wheelbase.
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03-15-2007, 11:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: Suspension questions
mine is a 79 2wd blazer. with IFS.
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03-16-2007, 12:41 AM | #4 |
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Re: Suspension questions
Sorry, I should've read your signature. New shocks are almost always a good thing, but I'm not sure if the 1-ton shocks would be the way to go. My friend bought a set of the edlebrock shocks for his truck and his truck rode better afterwards.
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03-16-2007, 01:22 AM | #5 |
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Re: Suspension questions
I think I am going to go to the salvage yard tomorrow and pull a set to see if it works. Would rear shocks off a van fit also?
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03-16-2007, 04:21 AM | #6 |
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Re: Suspension questions
I just want it to be more "dampened" than new shocks can provide. I think the shocks from a heavier vehicle will do this. http://www.carbibles.com/suspension_bible.html
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