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12-06-2002, 03:01 PM
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How should i smooth out my bouncy rear?
ive got my coils in the back cut/heated to give me about a 5-6" drop. but im getting spoiled now and want a smoother ride, it bounces like no other. whats the best way lower the back? just drop coils? i was thinking about putting air bags back there but at a standard pressure, and not messin with all that air up, air down stuff. cuz i know those are a smooth right
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12-06-2002, 03:15 PM
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treadmill! Sorry, couldn't resist
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12-06-2002, 03:52 PM
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Getting cabin fever?!?!?!
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damn you beat me to it!! 6 inch drop coils with some good shocks should help immensely
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12-06-2002, 03:54 PM
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What if?
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uh buns of steel video?
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12-06-2002, 04:05 PM
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Liposuction, baby!
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12-06-2002, 06:19 PM
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Loose 30 lbs~~~~~may as well keep it up (so to speak)!
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12-06-2002, 06:33 PM
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You could use some blocks under the axle to lower it.
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12-06-2002, 07:06 PM
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while your at it 15min abs.........try air shocks
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12-06-2002, 08:08 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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Umm.....walk slower & it wont bounce so hard!
I think I would go 2" block, & a 3 or 4" drop coil(depending on the drop you want), & also a shock relocater kit & adjustable track bar. A good set of shocks wouldnt hurt either. Good luck...crazy AL
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12-06-2002, 09:45 PM
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definately set myself up for that one. thanx a lot guys, i dont think my truck would really appreciate you guys crackin jokes at her expence! guess i do need to get out more though, i am gettin kinda jiggly, lol.
now how exactly is this block installed? any pics?
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12-06-2002, 10:09 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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Try this link on installation.... http://www.classicperform.com/goingdown6772.htm
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12-07-2002, 01:10 AM
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This is a funny post.
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12-08-2002, 07:58 AM
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thanx for the link. thatll help a lot when im ready to switch over.
ps-ive been squeezin in a jog here and there to control the bouncing until then
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12-08-2002, 12:11 PM
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So, heating your rear end (I mean the rear coil springs) will cause it to bounce?
I have lowered mine 4-inches in the rear, and have an adjustable rear track bar, relocated shock mounts and shorter shocks. Of course, my springs were designed to be lower, but relocating the shocks and using shorter ones will help a bunch. The adjustable track bar, or maybe cutting/welding yours to keep the rear end centered thoughout its' working range (don't we like to see those bouncy rear ends stay centered?) will help greatly, but will still bounce more because the heating affected the tensile strenth of the springs.
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12-09-2002, 01:31 PM
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i lowered my truck about 5 inches by heating the springs. i had alot of bounce also. i bought a set of shocks that were about 3 inches shorter and that helped. i talked to a guy at napa and he helped me find the shocks. funny they were shocks that go on a 4x4.
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