GM Drivetrain & Suspension Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

Dropped My Truck

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:14 PM
  #41  
GMade03's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default

has anyone on here used stock shocks up front with a 4" drop? i was looking at them today and the feel like there alot stiffer then my stupid nitro drop shocks
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:31 PM
  #42  
chevytruckguy's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
Default

When I had the stock shocks with my DJM arms, they were good for about one year, then I had to get the DJM's. Over time they seemed more and more bouncy. I almost wrecked my truck on an on ramp when I hit a bump, the rebound nearly sent me into the next lane. The next day I got new shocks. With the DJM arms, some people say you get some bumpsteer. I don't have very much of that after getting the alignment fixed, but the rebounding with the old stock shocks was getting bad.
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:23 PM
  #43  
GMade03's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default

Originally Posted by chevytruckguy
When I had the stock shocks with my DJM arms, they were good for about one year, then I had to get the DJM's. Over time they seemed more and more bouncy. I almost wrecked my truck on an on ramp when I hit a bump, the rebound nearly sent me into the next lane. The next day I got new shocks. With the DJM arms, some people say you get some bumpsteer. I don't have very much of that after getting the alignment fixed, but the rebounding with the old stock shocks was getting bad.
havent had any bumpsteer hope i never do.. i felt my stock shocks in the garage and they felt alot stiffer then the nitro drop2s i have on there now so i was just thinking if it would a good temporary replacement for the soft nitros
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:08 AM
  #44  
chevytruckguy's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
Default

They'll work fine until you get some you like. I found that part number for the belltech alignment cams. Its #4951, and its listed as: ALIGNMENT KIT99-08 TRUCK/SUV 1-DEG CAMS.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:09 AM
  #45  
GMade03's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default

thanks for the find chevytruckguy

speaking of alignments heres the copy the guy gave me when i had mine realigned. im assuming that the first graph is before and the second is after, does anyone know how to read this or explain what it all means?

Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 08:28 PM
  #46  
Iraq Sucks's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
From: N.C.
Default

I can feel that rub from here! At least you're tuckin' so that makes up for the rub.
Sweet truck
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:17 PM
  #47  
GMade03's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default

Originally Posted by Iraq Sucks
I can feel that rub from here! At least you're tuckin' so that makes up for the rub.
Sweet truck
yea truck is sitting damn low for a 4/6 looks almost like a 5/6.. its been about a week and a half with the drop on and the rubbing is really pissing me off i'm almost positive im gonna raise it up to a 3/5 then maybe right after i might put my wheels on
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:20 PM
  #48  
GMade03's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default

I took the time today to swap my "Nitro Drop 2" shocks out for my stock ones which seem to be stiffer. i havent driven it much yet so ill let you guys know if it made a difference. couldnt make anything worse thats for sure
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:41 PM
  #49  
SLO TRUCK's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Default

Doetsch Tech shocks FTW they are really good.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 12:41 AM
  #50  
GMade03's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default

alot of people seem to be fans of Doetsch im gonna have to give them a call and see what they can do for me
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:27 AM.