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riding with my 2.5 leveling kit

Old 06-19-2009, 06:04 AM
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Since i got my new Auto Spring 2.5 leveling kit instal ( look very nice ) my truck is stiffer to ride in turns. At low and high speed, it's harder to turn ( stiffer ion the steering ).

Is it normal or it should be just like before. My mecanic guy told me it's normal because the leveling changes the angle of the schock so now the weight distribution is not was it was before. But no danger for the parts.
Old 06-19-2009, 08:50 AM
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I never noticed any difference when I put mine on...
Old 06-20-2009, 11:52 AM
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it is possible with the change in the angle that the ride characteristics will change slightly but the spring rate doesn't change. so it shouldn't be stiffer
Old 06-20-2009, 12:38 PM
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yea mine rides the same as it did before i installed my 2.5 in kit
Old 06-20-2009, 02:18 PM
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I notice that turning to the lock at very slow speed feels a little different. It's not bad, just very slightly different. The lift didn't change my ride, but putting LT tires (compared to the P-rated that were on it) made the truck stiffer, but I expected that.
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So... anyone get an idea about what should cause that stiffer feeling...??
I know i should get an alignement but didn't do it... maybe it doens't help.
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Originally Posted by Countryman
So... anyone get an idea about what should cause that stiffer feeling...??
I know i should get an alignement but didn't do it... maybe it doens't help.
Um, really? You should get an alignment as soon as possible.
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yea get an alignment, your steering geometry is outta spec...


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