No more bruised kidneys.
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No more bruised kidneys.
Just completed the re-modification of my rear suspension.
When I had the truck lifted 5 years ago they used a Rancho add-a-leaf to lift the rear. the result was that even with a SnugTop the rear was so stiff that it didn't smooth out until I had at leat 500 pounds of cargo behind the rear axle.
I took out the add-a-leaf, re-bushed the springs and shackle, and added a 2" lift block, changed to bottom bolting square u-bolts, with a chevy bolt-block on top of the spring pack.
What a difference! Now the front and rear suspensions are evenly matched. No nore big thump in the rear when the rear tires hit a bump.
85 F150 4x4, Bal & BP 302, EFI, K&N air filter, Heddman headers, High-flow Cats, Custom side-exit exhaust, 4" Rancho lift, Rancho 9000 shocks, Rancho Torque Arms, 4.10:1 gears, Rear limited slip diff., 33" BFGs, Warn Winch, SnugTop.
When I had the truck lifted 5 years ago they used a Rancho add-a-leaf to lift the rear. the result was that even with a SnugTop the rear was so stiff that it didn't smooth out until I had at leat 500 pounds of cargo behind the rear axle.
I took out the add-a-leaf, re-bushed the springs and shackle, and added a 2" lift block, changed to bottom bolting square u-bolts, with a chevy bolt-block on top of the spring pack.
What a difference! Now the front and rear suspensions are evenly matched. No nore big thump in the rear when the rear tires hit a bump.
85 F150 4x4, Bal & BP 302, EFI, K&N air filter, Heddman headers, High-flow Cats, Custom side-exit exhaust, 4" Rancho lift, Rancho 9000 shocks, Rancho Torque Arms, 4.10:1 gears, Rear limited slip diff., 33" BFGs, Warn Winch, SnugTop.
