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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 12:47 AM
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Recently finished my lift kit on my truck! It was a 3" body lift and a 3inch leveling/suspension lift. I only cranked the keys about an inch and a half, and the ride quality is horrible now, it bounces really bad. Is there anything I can do to get a little better ride quality?
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 01:16 AM
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Recently finished my lift kit on my truck! It was a 3" body lift and a 3inch leveling/suspension lift. I only cranked the keys about an inch and a half, and the ride quality is horrible now, it bounces really bad. Is there anything I can do to get a little better ride quality?
I got a 5" suspension lift, rode like hell until I got a alignment, have you gotten one yet? If not, that's what I would do before anything else. If you have, try new shocks.
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 01:21 AM
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I got a 5" suspension lift, rode like hell until I got a alignment, have you gotten one yet? If not, that's what I would do before anything else. If you have, try new shocks.
I haven't got one yet! I'm going to go get 35s mounted, new wheel bearings, and steering stabilizers put in tomorrow. With alignment and all that!
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I haven't got one yet! I'm going to go get 35s mounted, new wheel bearings, and steering stabilizers put in tomorrow. With alignment and all that!
Let me tell you, it might not seem like its going to anything, but it makes a world of difference. Truck will probably look pretty good on some 35's.
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I haven't got one yet! I'm going to go get 35s mounted, new wheel bearings, and steering stabilizers put in tomorrow. With alignment and all that!
And if the alignment doesnt help them back the tbars off a little more. Your truck can clear 35s fine with just a bl
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