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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by unredeemed
I don't think you'll get what you want out of an off the shelf shock.

Get em revalved for your spring rate.

I would have also chosen linear rate springs over progressive ones ala Eibach. But I guess it depends on what you want to accomplish.
Actually, even though Eibach says their springs are progressive, they aren't. The initial coils compress completely and the effective spring rate of the rear springs is a linear 337 lbs, a nice increase of 112 lbs over stock. The only reason for the 125 lb coils (which compress under static load) is to keep the stock install height and avoid the need for limiting straps (like Belltech uses). This prevents the loss of a coil from the truck topping out. So their springs are not really progressive rate. It took me a few calls to get the straight scoop on that....

What blows me away is how small of a diameter the Bilsteins are...they look way too small for a truck that weighs as much as mine. I am leaning toward revalving, but wondering if I don't need a bigger body shock.
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Originally Posted by zippy
have you looked into QA1's?
No I haven't...where do I find those?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Naked AV
The phenomenon I am trying to correct is dampening after hitting a bump (like on an off-ramp or on-ramp) - it already bounces more than I want, I need it to bounce less.
it's not a phenomenon, it's called compression dampening
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Naked AV
Actually, even though Eibach says their springs are progressive, they aren't. The initial coils compress completely and the effective spring rate of the rear springs is a linear 337 lbs, a nice increase of 112 lbs over stock. The only reason for the 125 lb coils (which compress under static load) is to keep the stock install height and avoid the need for limiting straps (like Belltech uses). This prevents the loss of a coil from the truck topping out. So their springs are not really progressive rate. It took me a few calls to get the straight scoop on that....

What blows me away is how small of a diameter the Bilsteins are...they look way too small for a truck that weighs as much as mine. I am leaning toward revalving, but wondering if I don't need a bigger body shock.
if your that unhappy with them, take them to bilstien, they should be able to hook you up
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
if your that unhappy with them, take them to bilstien, they should be able to hook you up
I've already talked with them and they've already said they would revalve them, I'm just checking my other options via everyone's experience here.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Naked AV
I've already talked with them and they've already said they would revalve them, I'm just checking my other options via everyone's experience here.
for free?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
it's not a phenomenon, it's called compression dampening
You sure it's not a phenomenon called compression dampening?
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Originally Posted by moregrip
for free?
Unfortunately no.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Naked AV
Unfortunately no.
how much they want?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
how much they want?
I don't remember, I think it was $49 each or $79 each or something like that. Problem is, they'd have them for a while (2-3 weeks)....and I'd be without my truck. So in all actuality, I'd have to buy a new set and have THOSE revalved. Pain in the butt, and more expensive than the first impression.
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