Burb/Panel ride quality - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 08-19-2017, 07:20 PM

If you just want a super smooth ride and you are running 15 inch tires with plenty of sidewall would you be fine with the usual lowering using spindles and springs, or would air ride make a huge difference? No desire to be lower than a 4/6. I just keep reading about how nice the ride is on bags. Might be an unnecessary expense though.

**PGSigns** · 08-19-2017, 08:00 PM

The spring rates are all about the same and your limited to 4" rear springs for the back. I feel like the shocks are the key. I have tried several sets and like the belltech street performance shocks I have on my 66 now. The seat can also make a change in the ride. When my seat was redone and i went from the cotton pad to the two layers of foam they used in was a big change in comfort. I have also started looking at tire ratings on tirerack.com. They have good ratings on tires and rate comfort. There are a lot of side wall and tire construction differences in the same size tire and it can make a big change in the ride. So for my Burb I am going to work it all as a system and see how it does.
Jimmy

GIZZ · 09-09-2017, 07:06 PM

What did you decide for your panel?

I'm also going to run 15's with a 4/6 drop. I'm about to order ball joints. Trying to decide if I want to run the original solid bushing control arms or run the newer rubber ones? What did you end up using?

08-19-2017, 07:20 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Burb/Panel ride quality If you just want a super smooth ride and you are running 15 inch tires with plenty of sidewall would you be fine with the usual lowering using spindles and springs, or would air ride make a huge difference? No desire to be lower than a 4/6. I just keep reading about how nice the ride is on bags. Might be an unnecessary expense though. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-19-2017, 08:00 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Burb/Panel ride quality The spring rates are all about the same and your limited to 4" rear springs for the back. I feel like the shocks are the key. I have tried several sets and like the belltech street performance shocks I have on my 66 now. The seat can also make a change in the ride. When my seat was redone and i went from the cotton pad to the two layers of foam they used in was a big change in comfort. I have also started looking at tire ratings on tirerack.com. They have good ratings on tires and rate comfort. There are a lot of side wall and tire construction differences in the same size tire and it can make a big change in the ride. So for my Burb I am going to work it all as a system and see how it does. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

09-09-2017, 07:06 PM	#3
GIZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 111	Re: Burb/Panel ride quality What did you decide for your panel? I'm also going to run 15's with a 4/6 drop. I'm about to order ball joints. Trying to decide if I want to run the original solid bushing control arms or run the newer rubber ones? What did you end up using? __________________ GIZZmotorsports on YouTube & my panel truck build '69 c10 panel, '75 c35 flatdeck car hauler



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