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03-22-2015, 05:07 PM | #26 |
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Re: Best riding rear suspension set up.
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03-22-2015, 06:50 PM | #27 | |
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03-22-2015, 08:04 PM | #28 |
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Re: Best riding rear suspension set up.
Try finding a drop spring for a Chevelle/Malibu/Monte CarloSS. They utilize similar tapered ends on the coils like these trucks & might have a shorter/stiffer spring that you could use.
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03-22-2015, 08:13 PM | #29 | |
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Also seems like spring stiffness is something most vendors don't even mention, except ECE who have big block and small block front springs.
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03-22-2015, 08:59 PM | #30 | |
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03-23-2015, 02:30 AM | #31 | |
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If there is a variable rate Jeep Wranglers spring, then that would actually be good for you. The wrangler spring has 2-4" of drop. Just going with a stock replacement wrangler spring itself might actually be a fair choice for you, even if a variable rate isn't available. They are a bit softer/springier than is 100% ideal, but paired with a properly sized shock they do work well.
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03-24-2015, 07:52 PM | #32 |
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Re: Best riding rear suspension set up.
I currently have the ECE set up. Rear 6" springs and front spindles and springs. I'm shocked at how stiff the rear is.
I chose to order up new Hotchkis springs as they are a true sport truck spring not just a shorter "stock" rate spring. Or at least this is what I've been told and believe as true. I also opened up my wallet to the new HQ Ridetech shocks. I'll let you know what the end result is when it all shows up. |
03-24-2015, 07:58 PM | #33 | |
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03-24-2015, 08:03 PM | #34 | |
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I read on make it handle somewhere that a softer rear spring is good for these trucks so that they don't bang around so much. But others say that the soft spring will allow the truck to roll too much. I'm tempted to try a soft spring anyway with my rear sway bar and good shocks and see what happens (maybe GM Pauls for the softer spring?).
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03-24-2015, 08:32 PM | #35 |
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I also have to install the rear sway bar.
I'll tell ya what! The shocks will be here in a couple days. The springs are out longer than that. I will install the shocks and let you know how they work. |
03-24-2015, 09:34 PM | #36 |
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The current kyb shocks are wasted. I've owned the new Belltech sport ride shocks and they were very nice on my lowered Silverado. But with the new Ridetechs have 21 settings. I'm really looking forward to being able to fine tune the ride. Obviously not a fully adjustable bad ass coil over set up. But well see how it goes. I'll keep you guys posted.
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