Suspension setups...shocks, overloads, ladder bars

[mike diesel]

Decided it is time to spend a little money on the suspension side of things rather than trying to compensate by adding more hp.

Current setup:
175,000 mile oem shocks up front
15,000 mile cheapest autozone shocks in the rear
2" drop shackles and torsion bar bolts removed
Standard type ladder bars

I cannot for the life of me cut better than a 1.78 60' at the track. That's even with slicks and street tires. I cut identical 60' times. My best time to date is a [email protected].... with a 1.78 60'. The mph is there for some potential 10.4 second passes.

I just ordered Rancho 9000's front and rear. Those seem to be the best shock for the money as far as I can tell ($85 each).

Is removing the overload springs in the rear a good idea? This truck does zero towing.

I am also looking into caltracs to replace my current ladder bars but, those will be a last resort.

 

[DMAX497]

In for info because I'm going to follow... Time we actually spend money on chassis stuff lol!

 

[mike diesel]

Changed my mind. Cal tracs are also ordered.

 

[SickLL7Crenshaw]

I was in the same boat Mike, I now cut 1.6x pretty much every pass. Rancho 9000 all four corners all the way set to (9). Removed overload and two springs and added Caltracs. I added lowering keys up front and it launches like a arrow now. Get rid of those ladder bars it's just sending force to the front of the truck raising it on launch.

 

[TheBac]

Those Ranchos will help you more than you think.

The thought of running 10s on worn out OEM shocks made me do this....:spit:

 

[mike diesel]

Those Ranchos will help you more than you think.

The thought of running 10s on worn out OEM shocks made me do this....:spit:

Only reason I even replaced my rear shocks was because one of them locked up solid...or else they'd still be on there

 

[mike diesel]

I am beyond excited to see how this thing reacts with the new stuff.

I've also still got a goose neck hitch in that I need to pull out.

 

[TeaBagger2006]

Why don't you do coil overs up front and ditch the torsion crap? I'm sure you'll gain something there.

 

[Josh154]

I don't mean to hijack but I am in the same boat. I have Long bars and t bars all the way down. I have bilstein 5100s on all corners, trying to get my 60' down.

 

[Chevy1925]

I would have bought Viking shocks. Half the price of qa1 with all the adjustability. Will work way better than ranchos too, Brian found that out.

 

[Josh154]

I would have bought Viking shocks. Half the price of qa1 with all the adjustability. Will work way better than ranchos too, Brian found that out.

Are these Viking shocks a direct bolt on?

 

[Chevy1925]

You need to know what length you need, then they are

 

[DefiantArms]

James I was about to go with billsteins but interested in the Vikings. How would I tell what length I need if I'm not able to measure on truck? Just compare to others or just wait till I get home and measure? Tbars are cranked running 37's no lift

 

[TheBac]

For the newbies: http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67222

Then start looking up "adjustable shocks" and a whole host of threads will come up.

Defiant, wait til you get home. You're a fool if you dont.

Josh, you have multiple issues with your setup.

 

[DefiantArms]

For the newbies: http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67222

Then start looking up "adjustable shocks" and a whole host of threads will come up.

Defiant, wait til you get home. You're a fool if you dont.

Josh, you have multiple issues with your setup.

Read that thread minutes after posting haha Thanks Tom

 

[Josh154]

For the newbies: http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67222

Then start looking up "adjustable shocks" and a whole host of threads will come up.

Defiant, wait til you get home. You're a fool if you dont.

Josh, you have multiple issues with your setup.

I will read that thread now but what are my multiple issues?

 

[c20elephant]

QA1 shocks, lots of the issues covered in link below and how to setup, the first is the lifespan for a daily driver is not too long, they're just not designed for a 4000lbs front end, the upside you can have them rebuilt

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12804&highlight=qa+shocks

More links for coilovers

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showpost.php?p=918610&postcount=11

Stock lengths

Front 15.2 ext and 12.7 collapsed
Rear 26.2 ext and 16.3 collapsed.

 

[clrussell]

I will read that thread now but what are my multiple issues?

I think your wheels and tires are killing a lot on your rig.. Pyos and street tires would be a huge improvement

 

[Chevy1925]

QA1 shocks, lots of the issues covered in link below and how to setup, the first is the lifespan for a daily driver is not too long, they're just not designed for a 4000lbs front end, the upside you can have them rebuilt

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12804&highlight=qa+shocks

More links for coilovers

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showpost.php?p=918610&postcount=11

Stock lengths

Front 15.2 ext and 12.7 collapsed
Rear 26.2 ext and 16.3 collapsed.

To add, there is no stock height coilover setup out there. adding a coilover will lower the front of the truck do to available spring rates and shock lengths.

 

[Josh154]

I think your wheels and tires are killing a lot on your rig.. Pyos and street tires would be a huge improvement

I know. I would like to put a 305/50 proxe on these 20x9s