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Old 03-11-2018, 01:07 PM
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I’m running mine at 3 compression and 4 rebound right now. Smooth as glass.
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I just ordered these and they should be here soon. What are you running for the front shocks?
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Nice shocks. I wonder how they would pair with the Belltech front struts lowered 2-3".....?
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That’s what Neil and I both have...works very well. Waiting on VAS to figure out a front bump stop and I’ll be converting to their Viking coil over kit up front.
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That’s what Neil and I both have...works very well. Waiting on VAS to figure out a front bump stop and I’ll be converting to their Viking coil over kit up front.
Good to hear. Hows the Belltech struts holding up for you? Did the bushing fail yet?
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Mine look good as new. I had the wheels off yesterday and saw no visible issues.
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Looking for some advice. Going for round two on the lowering and currently running a 1.5” / 3” groundforce Kit but want the Viking setup now. As I have new 24’s in the mail I want to drop another inch up front and another inch in the rear. I’m wondering if I should go with a coilover up front and which flip kit? I do tow occasionally but a fairly light trailer. Want that even gap around the fender well with a slight rake. Any suggestions gents? She’s a 2016 4x4, I have the hellwig sway bars front and rear with custom cut endlinks that I’ll need to modify again I’m sure. Want her to handle on rails...unbroken has the stance I’m looking for but not sure if he’s 4x4.

a good Viking shock with my existing groundforce coils might be a good option up front too. What would you guys do?

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Looking for some advice. Going for round two on the lowering and currently running a 1.5” / 3” groundforce Kit but want the Viking setup now. As I have new 24’s in the mail I want to drop another inch up front and another inch in the rear. I’m wondering if I should go with a coilover up front and which flip kit? I do tow occasionally but a fairly light trailer. Want that even gap around the fender well with a slight rake. Any suggestions gents? She’s a 2016 4x4, I have the hellwig sway bars front and rear with custom cut endlinks that I’ll need to modify again I’m sure. Want her to handle on rails...unbroken has the stance I’m looking for but not sure if he’s 4x4.

a good Viking shock with my existing groundforce coils might be a good option up front too. What would you guys do?
I'm installing the Ground force kit next week and feel the same as you. Stock shocks don't work well at lower heights (2" +) so the shocks need to be changed for good performance and dampening. The GF springs aren't shorter than stock, but just have a dead coil or two so they ride lower. I'm thinking they might work with another shock or we'll have to get a shock/spring combo....
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There really isn’t anything strut wise for the front unless you do a Fox coilover with DJM drop LCA’s.
VAS has a Viking front coilover kit out but it has no front bumpstop. I’ll be going to those as soon as I figure that issue out.
Aside from that it’s either the BellTech drop strut, drop springs on a stock strut or the drop spindle that’s out.
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Thanks guys, so are you guys only running the Vikings on the rear? I was thinking I could use them up front too with just a shorter length and keep my ground force springs. I also thought I could do the same with the belltechs, newish to the lowering game so if these are stupid questions please say so. What length or part number are you using on the rear for the Vikings with a 5” flip?



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