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enough is enough, lets talk poor man suspension upgrades

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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Told ya Daniel, I have access to a water jet machine, not really much hookups but, my company does have a plasma trace machine. lol.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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just need to find a source for some free steel plateing and we are almost there.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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I'm kinda new at posting on here, but I have a '00 silverado that I fabbed up a pinion snubber for. It was very easy to weld up and has proven to be very effective. Feel free to email me and I will help out the best I can!
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Any updates, any new info someone might like to add...


Free bump.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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change your driving habits
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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We need some info on this: The situation that I would like to explore is why a stock NBS chevy has a harder time hooking than a stock or slightly modded lightning. I am talking about stock suspension out back for both. So the first question to ask is what is the difference between the rear end on both?
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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$for$ caltracs are probaly your best bet ,because if you can operate a ratchet you can install them yourself. 4 links and ladderbars are great but not real street friendly and labor intense to install. What many people overlook is the front suspension, if your front suspension is not up to snuff you can bolt anything you want on the rear and still have traction problems.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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I think that adjustable QA1's front and rear would work better than just caltracs, because like he said, the front end matters about as much as the rear.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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i found spring clamops worthless . and a real stiff ride . i wonder sometimes if i did them correct . in front of the tires and clamp the overload soring down to the pack . and leave the overload one alone behind the tires meaning inbetween the bumper and tire .
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