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06-07-2017, 03:56 PM | #1 |
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lowered truck rides rough rough, need help
Hi All
My truck has all new stock suspension, shocks etc, except springs. it has been lowered, not exactly how, but guess shorter springs since all the other suspension parts are stock. need advice on how to get a softer smoother ride, i looked at our FAQ site but did not find anything here are some photos so you can see the ride height. http://s958.photobucket.com/user/al1...?sort=3&page=1 thanks Allan |
06-07-2017, 04:13 PM | #2 |
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Re: lowered truck rides rough rough, need help
Usually, shorter springs are stiffer, but I would check your shock absorbers to see if they have enough travel (make sure they do not bottom out before the suspension reaches full travel). Ride comfort/quality is subjective, especially with our trucks.
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06-07-2017, 04:27 PM | #3 |
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Re: lowered truck rides rough rough, need help
If it is lowered a lot in the rear it might need shock relocators or it might be riding on the bump stops. The link in your post did not work for me.
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06-07-2017, 05:02 PM | #4 | |
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Re: lowered truck rides rough rough, need help
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the photo bucket link should open, not sure whats wrong, some measurements; center of hub to wheel well lip front 16 1/2 inches rear 11 inches all 4 bump stops have about 1 inch clearance. thanks Allan |
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06-07-2017, 05:18 PM | #5 |
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Re: lowered truck rides rough rough, need help
Also what is the height of the tires. I had some low profiles that made things real rough!
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06-07-2017, 05:50 PM | #6 |
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Re: lowered truck rides rough rough, need help
rear tires 29 inches tall 255/60R18
front tires 28 inches tall 255/55R18 |
06-07-2017, 11:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: lowered truck rides rough rough, need help
If the bump stops only has 1 inch. Maybe its hitting going down the road.
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