Shock options for 4wd launches
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Tim- there not that bad. Check out my old thread.Also I've seen a few duramaxes running the QA1 fronts, have you read much about those set ups ?
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I have wanted to try the straps for a while but I'm still rocking the chains. I have mine set so they pre load the front suspension by about 1/4 inch when chained down. It has completely gotten rid of any lift and the hop. I don't think shocks will do what you need on your truck. You will probably gain more from straps that will actually pre load the front a little. I couldn't believe how smooth my truck felt launching at 12psi with the chains and et streets. 1.45 60' feels awesome in these big trucks. LOL
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Tim- there not that bad. Check out my old thread.Also I've seen a few duramaxes running the QA1 fronts, have you read much about those set ups ?
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...ed-nbs-497741/
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...ed-nbs-497741/
With cranked keys my dmax went thru 4 tie rods , after the lift I made sure I kept the front angles flat , and it launches nice now.
My black truck launches awesome for crappy shocks and no straps , my cv angles are straight to slightly angled down , so when I launch they don't angle up too bad , and I 1.6 consistently , I'm going to do straps as I hear they really help like others have said .
Try de cranking a bit and see if it helps , then try the limiting straps , I bet between those two things your launch will be better.
Also one other thought , have you tried to use stock size tires just for comparison ?
Your making good power and seeing the problems that come along with it LOL !
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I assure you 1.45 is possible. The last time I was at the track I had 8 runs at 1.50 or lower. Pre loading mine made a huge difference. If I give it even an inch of travel it would start to hop around. It was holding 10psi launches all day. I tried one 12+psi launch and it started hopping the front left tire. LOL
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