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Old 08-14-2012, 02:38 AM   #1
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suspension upgrades

Wanting input on tightening up suspension truck leans when turning needs new body bushings and sway bars any other ideas
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Old 08-14-2012, 11:24 AM   #2
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Re: suspension upgrades

I know this thread is very long, but it has the best information about suspension upgrades on the board...from mild to wild.
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Old 08-14-2012, 01:18 PM   #3
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Re: suspension upgrades

Replacing the bushings throughout the suspension and body mounts will help, and going to polyurethane style.
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Old 08-15-2012, 02:17 AM   #4
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Re: suspension upgrades

I'm with pro performance with the age of our trucks who knows when the last time somethings have been replaced.
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Old 08-15-2012, 12:36 PM   #5
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Re: suspension upgrades

If they are stock springs, you are also sitting on quite a few years of sag as well.
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Old 08-15-2012, 01:53 PM   #6
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Re: suspension upgrades

I rebuilt my 40+ yo suspension ( front and rear)and threw in some drop springs while I was there, also put in a front sway bar and it made a world of difference. I also replaced the bolts and such just in case.
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Old 08-15-2012, 05:28 PM   #7
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Re: suspension upgrades

I have to say the difference in my '69 after bags/shocks was the side to side roll was amazing. It was like a whole new truck.
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