suspension ?
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Laughing Gas
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suspension ?
I have noticed that my suspension bushings and cab to frame bushings are all getting somewhat worn. My cab actually will slip a little on the drivers side when making right turns. I have tried tightening the cab to frame bolt just under the drivers feet but that did not help. Anyone have recommendations on replacements. Also looking at maybe getting a 2 in lift, any input here also needed. Thanks
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I just went to energy suspensions website looking for cab mount bushings. They don't even list a part number for a Superduty application. That being the case, new OEM cab mounts are probably the best option.
2" really isn't a lift, it's more of a level. Doesn't even require longer shocks. I used a single add a leaf in the front of mine. I like the look and the capacity, but it rides buckboard stiff. In retrospect I probably should have done a full replacement spring or a longer shackle.
2" really isn't a lift, it's more of a level. Doesn't even require longer shocks. I used a single add a leaf in the front of mine. I like the look and the capacity, but it rides buckboard stiff. In retrospect I probably should have done a full replacement spring or a longer shackle.
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks for your input. A rougher ride is not what I want. I will have to do some research so I can find something that will give me lift but not make the ride worse. Afterall these trucks do not ride all that smooth to begin with.
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you can do a shackle, bracket/shackle kit, or mini-pack bolted into the front spring. All of those keep the factory spring and spring-rate.
Or, if you want it really nice, get some Deaver or RCD or Donahue front springs. Best of all worlds, except price.
Or, if you want it really nice, get some Deaver or RCD or Donahue front springs. Best of all worlds, except price.
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