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[SCOTI]

Dumb A**!!!

Well after sorting my brake dillemma out over the weekend, I moved on to correct the rubbing problem from the suspension being too low. I pulled the front springs & swapped back to the factory springs . . .... minus one coil. Presto, raised it enough that I was able to actually drive around the block w/o any rubbing . . .... and it even stopped when I wanted it too!

Now for the ugly part. TIP: Always take before & after measurements of the vehicle when performing suspension mods to use for reference. When taking these measurements, make sure the vehicle is set up the same (air psi, person sitting in truck, spare tire/tools etc) . . ....

Hhmmm? Set up the same? Weight? (about this time the lightbulb went on).

My initial measurements were taken after getting the truck home, then topping the tires w/32psi & w/an empty bed. Recent measurements after the drop were taken w/an extra set of leafs in the bed, plus a full size spare, 2-upper/2-lower control arms, a set of coils, misc. nuts & bolts in the bed (of course the air was checked & was @ 32psi!!!!). In my hectic pace to try & get this project back on the road asap, I didn't stop to consider all the crap I'd been accumulating back there was starting to add significant weight.

If you need me, I'll be in the corner . . .... w/the pointy dumbf**k hat as my crown.