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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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i got home today and figured what the hell, i'll throw it on. i'm use to driving this truck all swishy and rolly... after NOT reading the instructions and having to re-do everything on the back side of the assembly i got it all wrapped up and tightened, leveled, etc. took it for a soft ride around the block to let it "seat" in...then checked tightness, etc again. everything was fine so it was go time. i live in the country so we have some nice windy up down sideways roads. like i mentioned i'm use to the shitty stock handling, this thing is 500% better now with just this addition. i actually noticed i was overdriving it because of the new handling. i am 100% thrilled with the product i received from addco and the way their product works. i'm ready for the road course now!!! i'm going to grab a front bar asap too just to see what that does, hopefully once the go-fast mods are done this thing will be ready for auto-x!!!
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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good to hear. I felt a million times better after I lowered my truck, but I think I could stand a sway bar or some springs in the front still
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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3x4 drop is my next mod...might start on it tomorrow after work...depends how i feel. after that i'm sure it will be even better. can't wait to get it running as good as it handles...then i'll be happy.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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where did you get it? Link please....
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
where did you get it? Link please....
werd, with my fatass and a full tank the truck rolls a lil bit
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jakebdb56
werd, with my fatass and a full tank the truck rolls a lil bit
same here, im thinking either addco or hotchkis
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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eBay usually has Addco front and rear bars as a kit, do a search for them...
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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I got the addco off of ebay, its a 1 1/8" rear bar 2 sets of end links long and short (I used the short since I'll be lowering it soon) and bushings, etc. I may change the bushings out to a better brand/quality eventually after I see what these do. 100% the best driving mod I've done, the change in feel just with this mod is amazing, the response to wheel input is crazy, the truck has always broke lose on the 1-2 shift, but it never really got "crazy" like a camaro or vette, because of the roll, now it chirps and swings out a bit nice and flat with no roll at all. This is a GREAT mod, and its very easy on the budget.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Thats great to know since I have one in the garage taking a nap.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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i will say this much, the instructions are **** from addco, however, they do give enough info to figure it out...they leave a little to be desired though.
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