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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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Cool New Suspension Mods

My new mods

** 1" Eibach Progress Front Drop Springs (I think it is more then 1")(to go with 2" Belltech shackle drop)

** Edlebrock IAS Performance shocks on all 4 corners (activelly swithches from soft to firm)

** Hotchkis Sway Bar kit (lighter, stiffer, no body roll)

** New tires

Overall the truck feels a little softer driving but as you go into a corner it real feels like it firms up. Pretty much 0% body roll. More responsive, less push through a corner.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 05:36 PM
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Sounds cool.

Something you might try. . .

Place a camera on a tripod in the middle of an empty parking lot, then make a steady 25 mph turn in front of it. . .taking a picture as the front of the truck is directly in front of the camera so that you can see the full effect as the truck rolls in the turn. Now draw a line across the picture you took extending from the top of the left headlight to the top of the right headlight. Then draw a line across the picture from the bottom of the left wheel to the bottom of the right one. You will immediately notice the 'roll angle'. You want this roll angle to be less than 3°. If you can get that and keep a relatively smooth ride, you got it right.

It would be interesting to see what the various suspension set-ups yield in terms of roll angle improvement.

BTW- with the set-up I have, I get 2.3° at 25 mph turning on a 50' radius.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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onelfastlride's truck rides and handles better than any truck I've ridden in to date.Great set up Matt.
 
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