4 Link Bolt On kits for 1500 series trucks
10-11-2005, 08:34 PM
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Here you go.
The shock that I would recommend is our part number DR5855B. This is one of our Proma Star Shocks. This shock is 11 5/8" compressed and 17" fully extended. It offers 12 positions of ride quality adjustment. The shocks run $179.99 each and the springs run $41.83 each. I hope this answers any questions that you might have. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us at any time.
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Patrick LaValle
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10-12-2005, 05:11 PM
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8ALTNG,
Sorry. I just realized you said front shocks.
I bought #RC1914P
F8L used #RC1540P
When I was doing my research, I found that the 1914s were better lengthed for dropped trucks. But, I would check before you buy. I used info off of the DJM website and my dropped matched up to the part number I bought.
I'm taking it to a shop tonight. Hopefully it'll be all installed in a couple days. Like I mentioned, I gotta drop the *** end now that I'm gettin the front done.
Thanks.
Sorry. I just realized you said front shocks.
I bought #RC1914P
F8L used #RC1540P
When I was doing my research, I found that the 1914s were better lengthed for dropped trucks. But, I would check before you buy. I used info off of the DJM website and my dropped matched up to the part number I bought.
I'm taking it to a shop tonight. Hopefully it'll be all installed in a couple days. Like I mentioned, I gotta drop the *** end now that I'm gettin the front done.
Thanks.
10-12-2005, 08:52 PM
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4 links rock,
I'm anxious to see this kit on a stock height 2wd. As far as pinion angle what will the ride height of the truck be?, Something similiar to a 4" rear drop.
This is a really good post.
I had a 4link on my last truck but these newer chevy frames scare me alittle bit
I'm anxious to see this kit on a stock height 2wd. As far as pinion angle what will the ride height of the truck be?, Something similiar to a 4" rear drop.
This is a really good post.
I had a 4link on my last truck but these newer chevy frames scare me alittle bit
10-13-2005, 10:42 AM
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This is the first setup I have seen with the coilovers out side the frame. That brings up an interesting question. Which would be better for wheel/axle control? I would think the closer the shock was to the wheel the better it could control it. But then again, you will have movement there as opposed to a more inboard position thus causing more wear on the shock? The inboard placement would also give more room for wider wheels with more backspace. So, which is a better placement for coilovers, closer to the wheel or closer to the chunk? Discuess.
10-13-2005, 11:08 AM
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I did mine. Just pretty much had it installed. Not made to handle or drag yet. I'm about to do a total of 4'' drop on the rear Wednesday because I'm putting on McGaughys front 2'' drop springs and QA1 drag shocks up front. So, were goin to have it all set up how I want then.
Here are some pictures. I had the shocks mounted outside the frame. This allowed me to keep the spare tire and exhaust location.
It's the KP 4 link w/ QA1 shocks/springs.
Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3
Here are some pictures. I had the shocks mounted outside the frame. This allowed me to keep the spare tire and exhaust location.
It's the KP 4 link w/ QA1 shocks/springs.
Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3
10-13-2005, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BigKID
This is the first setup I have seen with the coilovers out side the frame. That brings up an interesting question. Which would be better for wheel/axle control? I would think the closer the shock was to the wheel the better it could control it. But then again, you will have movement there as opposed to a more inboard position thus causing more wear on the shock? The inboard placement would also give more room for wider wheels with more backspace. So, which is a better placement for coilovers, closer to the wheel or closer to the chunk? Discuss.
Mine which handles a lot better, has a weird sway when traveling at decent speeds and you turn the wheel sharply. It is as if the *** end is not keeping up. This sway is similar to something that you would imagine happening in your Grandma's 1970/4000lb/4dr Buick.
Currently however, we are testing different things trying to see if this will go away. It could be a numerous amount of things as you can imagine. So, don't count out mounting it outside of the frame quite yet.
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