See post #34.
I've known Matty far, far too long now and know his posting style. :roflmao:Question: GM IFS suspension set-up
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See post #34.
I've known Matty far, far too long now and know his posting style. :roflmao:
Me too.
I specifically remember a thread over on DP approaching 10yrs ago where he & I discussed square/rectangular shaped traction bars making more sense than round for the load applied to them. I try to pay attn to all technical posts he's involved in bc of his scientific/engr approach & input. I are an enginerd too.
I specifically remember a thread over on DP approaching 10yrs ago where he & I discussed square/rectangular shaped traction bars making more sense than round for the load applied to them. I try to pay attn to all technical posts he's involved in bc of his scientific/engr approach & input. I are an enginerd too.
James, that is really good stuff...thanks very much. You've given me a lot to ponder.
Over the winter I have some ideas I want to try out on a truck using some load cells, 4 wheels on scales, load the thing down and see what the real dope is. I think there's some stuff going on that explains how some trucks "have it" and some never seem to get where they need to be, regardless of how much money is dumped into engine parts....
Thanks again, man.
Over the winter I have some ideas I want to try out on a truck using some load cells, 4 wheels on scales, load the thing down and see what the real dope is. I think there's some stuff going on that explains how some trucks "have it" and some never seem to get where they need to be, regardless of how much money is dumped into engine parts....
Thanks again, man.
Tthinking about going this route. Does anyone have the p/n for the dual adjustment shocks and coil springs?
i suggest those that are looking to do this really watch for coil bind and keep that in mind when setting these coilovers up. there is not much room for error. this pic is a direct cause of coil bind on a truck that has been testing a set of coilovers for me for stock height trucks
now i dont for see this happening right away to pull trucks as this truck has been pushed HARD off road but over time, you will kill the bottom coil retainer from letting off at the end of pulls causing this issue. this is, assuming, you use the shock as the bumpstop for full compresssion.
now i dont for see this happening right away to pull trucks as this truck has been pushed HARD off road but over time, you will kill the bottom coil retainer from letting off at the end of pulls causing this issue. this is, assuming, you use the shock as the bumpstop for full compresssion.
i suggest those that are looking to do this really watch for coil bind and keep that in mind when setting these coilovers up. there is not much room for error. this pic is a direct cause of coil bind on a truck that has been testing a set of coilovers for me for stock height trucks
now i dont for see this happening right away to pull trucks as this truck has been pushed HARD off road but over time, you will kill the bottom coil retainer from letting off at the end of pulls causing this issue. this is, assuming, you use the shock as the bumpstop for full compresssion.
My pull truck does not use the shock as a bump stop.
i suggest those that are looking to do this really watch for coil bind and keep that in mind when setting these coilovers up. there is not much room for error. this pic is a direct cause of coil bind on a truck that has been testing a set of coilovers for me for stock height trucks
now i dont for see this happening right away to pull trucks as this truck has been pushed HARD off road but over time, you will kill the bottom coil retainer from letting off at the end of pulls causing this issue. this is, assuming, you use the shock as the bumpstop for full compresssion.
It's got stock tie rods, can't be pushed that har... Lol
Good lol
Lol oh it you only knew the half of it. He's beyond the capabilities of torsions or these coilovers. Long travel is the only answer but it's sure as hell been a great test bed
I can get you the part # of the shock I used, but my truck has a Rancho 4" lift.
I used 950lbs springs on mine.
mine is still factory suspension. If I decide not to do coil over I need to figure out a good way to put bump stops on the front so it doesn't sit so low in front
Dhd makes a great weld on kit. That's what I'm using now
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You can make your own out of all thread and some tubing and some time/fab skills. Using the swaybar link hole. Easier way is make a block to bokt in where OEM bump stop is.
I used the bump stop area for a few years with all thread. But I ended up bending it so much. Ofcourse that was when it was an 8500# class instead of 8000
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thanks guys. I currently have the ones from chevy big hitch. But with 8500lbs slamming down on them, they were shot after a few pulls