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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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Need help w/ Thumping sound

I recently had a 1/3 ground force lowering kit added to my truck. Now when I hit a heavy bump I hear a thump like something is hitting something. Please assist. What is it and how do I fix it.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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you are prolly bottoming out.

Check out your rear bump stops. Try cutting them or getting shorter bumpstocks. Usually it takes a 4-5" drop to bottom out bad.

You can also C-notch ur frame to clear the stops...
 
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Then you'll be smacking your swaybar on the frame...
 
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Is there any cure, besides cutting, should I buy another kit?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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Go buy some carpenter's chalk. Sprinkle it on one surface of any suspected contact points. Find a really rough road near your garage and try to force contact. Then get back underneath and see if any chalk has been transferred.

I have also used grease and masking tape with the same effect.
 
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