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Old 02-27-2012, 04:18 PM   #1
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i need to find out what can i do to fix the bounce i get from my truck.
i have a stock crossmember. ss 7 bags and cpp shocks. i did buy but havent installed the shock replacement. the only thing i can think of is that the shocks are no good? and if so i guess i need to some KYB
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Old 02-27-2012, 04:24 PM   #2
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Re: front end

Does having less or more air in your bags help lessen the bounce any?What psi are u at when riding?
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Old 02-27-2012, 04:37 PM   #3
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Does having less or more air in your bags help lessen the bounce any?What psi are u at when riding?
well a bit.. i dont complaine but the wife says that truck gives breast cancer

i dont run gauges.. but im thimnking of running some soon!
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Old 02-29-2012, 03:13 AM   #4
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Re: front end

gauges with air suspension is necessary, adjustable shocks may also help.
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Old 02-29-2012, 11:13 AM   #5
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Re: front end

With out gauges you can't possibly fix your issues unless you enjoy swapping parts. My guess is your bag pressure is no optimized, but we won't know till you get gauges.
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Old 02-29-2012, 11:17 AM   #6
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Do I need a gauge for each corner
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Old 02-29-2012, 11:56 AM   #7
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No, but it would help. Tell us more about your system please. how many valves are you running? What does this refer to? "i did buy but havent installed the shock replacement."
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Old 02-29-2012, 04:05 PM   #8
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i have 8 valves
running 7 gal tank
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and what i meant about the "shock replacement" are the upper shock mount.sorry!
i bought a pair of them from a buddy of mine. not sure if the will help. but i do have them
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Old 02-29-2012, 08:37 PM   #9
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Re: front end

Gauges usually have dual needles, so 1 gauge will handle 2 bags, so you should get 2 gauges. You'll also need to figure out where to plumb into your lines to get the pressure reading.

You don't "need" them, but it would help knowing you're setting the ride height the same each time for both alignment and ride quality (once you find the quality spot that is). Have you tried riding around with more or less air in the bags and did it make a difference? About how high are you lifting truck from full drop? Most bags want to be between 6-9 inches tall inflated for a good ride...are you in that range?
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:35 AM   #10
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Gauges usually have dual needles, so 1 gauge will handle 2 bags, so you should get 2 gauges. You'll also need to figure out where to plumb into your lines to get the pressure reading.

You don't "need" them, but it would help knowing you're setting the ride height the same each time for both alignment and ride quality (once you find the quality spot that is). Have you tried riding around with more or less air in the bags and did it make a difference? About how high are you lifting truck from full drop? Most bags want to be between 6-9 inches tall inflated for a good ride...are you in that range?
its been awhile since i drove it. i just added the rear drop member and still working on the angle of the shaft. as soon as im drivable. i will post my info
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i need to find out what can i do to fix the bounce i get from my truck.
i have a stock crossmember. ss 7 bags and cpp shocks. i did buy but havent installed the shock replacement. the only thing i can think of is that the shocks are no good? and if so i guess i need to some KYB

dont shoot me for stating something obvious and judging by how modified your truck is you probably know this but...shocks have a sweet spot and if they are not running in the sweet spot they cant do their job right. the sweet spot is usually the 2 inches of travel in the middle of the stroke. pull the shock out all the way then compress it back half way and its in its sweet spot and you could re-do your upper mount
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Old 03-01-2012, 11:26 PM   #12
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dont shoot me for stating something obvious and judging by how modified your truck is you probably know this but...shocks have a sweet spot and if they are not running in the sweet spot they cant do their job right. the sweet spot is usually the 2 inches of travel in the middle of the stroke. pull the shock out all the way then compress it back half way and its in its sweet spot and you could re-do your upper mount
thanks for the info.
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