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z71se · 05-11-2018, 06:29 PM

Hey guys, I'm contemplating doing a front Ridetech kit, but I really don't want to make the front end harsh. This truck is a cruiser and currently has a normal 4/6 drop... spindles, Eibach front springs, blown out front shocks, flip kit in the rear with c-notch. The truck actually rides pretty good! Granted, everything needs replacing... shocks, bushings, balljoints, etc etc etc so I was thinking of maybe doing the Ridtech kit BUT it has the solid bushings for the front control arms. Every single other car/ truck/ vehicle that I've ever built where I installed front control arms with anything other than rubber bushings has been a disaster for me. Every expansion joint I hit in the road I can feel through the whole frame, and I wish I had left it stock.

Any feedack from guys that have done the front Ridetech stuff or other tubular a-arms?

**Dads79GMC** · 05-11-2018, 06:42 PM

Looking forward to some feedback on this general question. Thanks Mike

Goats86 · 05-12-2018, 01:07 PM

Good question, I was considering the QA1 kit, somewhat less $

z71se · 09-12-2018, 04:08 AM

Bump!

daddyjeep · 09-12-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by z71se

Bump!

Bump... Isn't that the potential problem? Sorry, I have nothing constructive here, but I couldn't help myself.

RADustin · 09-12-2018, 01:42 PM

seems like you answered your own question.

will you feel much more of the road? yes.

Do you like feeling much more of the road? you have already answered no.

The tubular control arms and coil overs won't make it ride any harsher. the only real benefit to coil overs in this application is pre-load is better adjusted. The solid bushings will tighten things up though and transmit road forces to the passengers.

If you like what you have keep it. Get some nice adjustable shocks and rebuild the parts you have with the bushings you like.

05-11-2018, 06:29 PM	#1
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Anyone regret going front coilovers? Hey guys, I'm contemplating doing a front Ridetech kit, but I really don't want to make the front end harsh. This truck is a cruiser and currently has a normal 4/6 drop... spindles, Eibach front springs, blown out front shocks, flip kit in the rear with c-notch. The truck actually rides pretty good! Granted, everything needs replacing... shocks, bushings, balljoints, etc etc etc so I was thinking of maybe doing the Ridtech kit BUT it has the solid bushings for the front control arms. Every single other car/ truck/ vehicle that I've ever built where I installed front control arms with anything other than rubber bushings has been a disaster for me. Every expansion joint I hit in the road I can feel through the whole frame, and I wish I had left it stock. Any feedack from guys that have done the front Ridetech stuff or other tubular a-arms? __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

05-11-2018, 06:42 PM	#2
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Anyone regret going front coilovers? Looking forward to some feedback on this general question. Thanks Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

05-12-2018, 01:07 PM	#3
Goats86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 144	Re: Anyone regret going front coilovers? Good question, I was considering the QA1 kit, somewhat less $

09-12-2018, 04:08 AM	#4
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Re: Anyone regret going front coilovers? Bump! __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

09-12-2018, 01:42 PM	#6
RADustin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 386	Re: Anyone regret going front coilovers? seems like you answered your own question. will you feel much more of the road? yes. Do you like feeling much more of the road? you have already answered no. The tubular control arms and coil overs won't make it ride any harsher. the only real benefit to coil overs in this application is pre-load is better adjusted. The solid bushings will tighten things up though and transmit road forces to the passengers. If you like what you have keep it. Get some nice adjustable shocks and rebuild the parts you have with the bushings you like. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 P/U http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302780 1976 GMC Sierra Classic C35 CCSB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...25#post8188825



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