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02-26-2015, 02:09 AM
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making a lifted truck ride better
I have an 86 k20 lifted with a shackle flip in the rear along with 4 inch lift springs In the front. Was wondering if there was any way to make it ride better? Differnt shocks or springs?
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02-26-2015, 09:12 AM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
Buy a 2wd truck and put airbags in.
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02-26-2015, 11:03 AM
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Location: Spearfish South Dakota
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
3/4 ton lifted put lighter lift springs i had them setting right down over loads fliped those but any of that can affect ride hight also. Big nitrogen shocks dont help. Try trowing some wieght in back see if that helps.
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02-26-2015, 12:08 PM
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
The last truck i rode in with bag rode worst then my lifted k20 6" all spring and 3" body on 39 boggers I let my tire down about 5 to 8 psi help a lot but like I said it was on 39
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02-26-2015, 01:23 PM
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What Hump?
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Location: New River AZ
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
Air ride seats
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02-26-2015, 01:58 PM
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Location: Indiana
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
tires will change ride quality too. I went from Michelins to BFG A/T's and noticed a huge difference.
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02-26-2015, 01:59 PM
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Location: Brookings, SD
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
What is your complaint with the ride? It is my belief that the springs take the harshness out of the bumps, and the shocks limit how much you "spring/bounce" AFTER the bump. So if the ride is too harsh, that's springs. If its too bouncy after the bump, that's shocks. Tires help a lot too. A big sidewall and lower air pressure helps. A 24" wheel with little sidewall is going to make for a harsh ride.
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02-26-2015, 02:34 PM
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
Ya forgot about that air pressure in tires make ahuge differance 85 vs 55 if your not hauling much
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02-26-2015, 04:48 PM
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Location: Salem oregon
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
It's just overall ride quality. I'm running 35 inch duratracs with a 16 inch wheel at about 25 psi
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02-27-2015, 03:01 AM
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Location: Louisville,Ky
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Re: making a lifted truck ride better
Depends what brand leaf springs and shocks you have on it now.
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