Lift / spring question
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Lift / spring question
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I recently did a rough country 5' lift. Have enjoyed the lift thus far with regards to ride quality, handling etc.
I am a little nose up (which I prefer to nose down). Can't remember exact measurements but it's about 2-3 inches. The shop that did it offered to block it up some more in the back if the front didn't settle.
Was wondering what would happen if I did b codes in the rear and left the blocks ? How much do you gain with these with no hangers ?
Probably a stupid question, but was just wondering.
I recently did a rough country 5' lift. Have enjoyed the lift thus far with regards to ride quality, handling etc.
I am a little nose up (which I prefer to nose down). Can't remember exact measurements but it's about 2-3 inches. The shop that did it offered to block it up some more in the back if the front didn't settle.
Was wondering what would happen if I did b codes in the rear and left the blocks ? How much do you gain with these with no hangers ?
Probably a stupid question, but was just wondering.
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Can't help much on your question since I am new at this also. Someone will come along to answer your question soon.
Can you explain a little more about "rough county 5' lift". Is it a 5" lift? If it is, what was done to the front springs and rear springs? Why are you asking about the B code in the rear now, shouldn't it already raised at least 5" already?
Can you explain a little more about "rough county 5' lift". Is it a 5" lift? If it is, what was done to the front springs and rear springs? Why are you asking about the B code in the rear now, shouldn't it already raised at least 5" already?
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The RC (Heckthorn) puts new leafs up front, anti-wrap blocks in the back and new shocks all around.
I think with CTs set up you get a little lift in the back from the new leafs and I'm wondering if on my 155k truck that would help ride quality and give me just a little height to level it out or get closer to level.
I think with CTs set up you get a little lift in the back from the new leafs and I'm wondering if on my 155k truck that would help ride quality and give me just a little height to level it out or get closer to level.
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05 6.0
I recently did a rough country 5' lift. Have enjoyed the lift thus far with regards to ride quality, handling etc.
I am a little nose up (which I prefer to nose down). Can't remember exact measurements but it's about 2-3 inches. The shop that did it offered to block it up some more in the back if the front didn't settle.
Was wondering what would happen if I did b codes in the rear and left the blocks ? How much do you gain with these with no hangers ?
Probably a stupid question, but was just wondering.
I recently did a rough country 5' lift. Have enjoyed the lift thus far with regards to ride quality, handling etc.
I am a little nose up (which I prefer to nose down). Can't remember exact measurements but it's about 2-3 inches. The shop that did it offered to block it up some more in the back if the front didn't settle.
Was wondering what would happen if I did b codes in the rear and left the blocks ? How much do you gain with these with no hangers ?
Probably a stupid question, but was just wondering.
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Common sense says that should have been Inches (") Instead of feet (')
I understand why so many people find you a PITA "EXv10" you should let typos go and give some actual insight onto the issue instead of giving the OP a hard time.
I understand why so many people find you a PITA "EXv10" you should let typos go and give some actual insight onto the issue instead of giving the OP a hard time.
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Easy Dave, in Brent's defense, he was being humorous. He just needs to put a smiley there so people know that.
He then went on to advise he doubts the front will settle enough, then closed with telling the OP his question wasn't stupid, as the OP had stated.
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He then went on to advise he doubts the front will settle enough, then closed with telling the OP his question wasn't stupid, as the OP had stated.
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And I did give insight to it; many people wait around with fingers crossed hoping the springs will settle but they never do. After you go for a short drive and hit a few bumps it is done.
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nose up, always looks to me like there must be something HEAVY in the back.
Then when you do load up/tow something it gets even worse.
I've always preferred the rear higher (unloaded) so it would end up flat
when loaded.
But, as long as you LIKE it that way - that is what really matters.
Then when you do load up/tow something it gets even worse.
I've always preferred the rear higher (unloaded) so it would end up flat
when loaded.
But, as long as you LIKE it that way - that is what really matters.
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nose up, always looks to me like there must be something HEAVY in the back.
Then when you do load up/tow something it gets even worse.
I've always preferred the rear higher (unloaded) so it would end up flat
when loaded.
But, as long as you LIKE it that way - that is what really matters.
Then when you do load up/tow something it gets even worse.
I've always preferred the rear higher (unloaded) so it would end up flat
when loaded.
But, as long as you LIKE it that way - that is what really matters.
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