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Old 07-11-2013, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadKill03
Thanks. My front springs are 10" and they are 550#'s rate.
So now I'm curious, what did your truck scale at? Because I'm running a 10" at 800#'s (I know I weigh more in an extended cab but from what I've seen most reg cab guys use 800#er's too)

It looks like you are on the strip the most, but how's the ride?
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Same, DBRods said 800 for rc and ec, and 850 for cc.

How much travel do you have? It seems like mine only has a couple inches. Still haven't gotten to drive it.
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Mine are 8", I'm wondering why he said to go 8" when you guys seem to be running 10"
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Originally Posted by TheBeeblebrox
So now I'm curious, what did your truck scale at? Because I'm running a 10" at 800#'s (I know I weigh more in an extended cab but from what I've seen most reg cab guys use 800#er's too)

It looks like you are on the strip the most, but how's the ride?
Keep in mind I'm running an aluminum block so that's a little lighter than your usual LS. Yes my truck is setup for the strip but it rides very smooth on the road.
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Same, DBRods said 800 for rc and ec, and 850 for cc.

How much travel do you have? It seems like mine only has a couple inches. Still haven't gotten to drive it.
I will have to ask my suspension guy about the travel it has but if I remember correctly, he said it was a very nice kit and had plenty of travel.
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Originally Posted by texasglock23
Mine are 8", I'm wondering why he said to go 8" when you guys seem to be running 10"
Your truck also looks way lower than I ever plan to go with 4wd.
I almost considered going to a 3.1" travel shock and 8" coil but since I've got distance between mounts I figured more travel wouldn't hurt. Seems longer coil can get away with lower spring rate too.



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Keep in mind I'm running an aluminum block so that's a little lighter than your usual LS. Yes my truck is setup for the strip but it rides very smooth on the road.

I will have to ask my suspension guy about the travel it has but if I remember correctly, he said it was a very nice kit and had plenty of travel.
Yeah alu. block is like 80lb lighter.
...then I've got a front diff and CV axles thrown up there too..
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Looks sharp man! Would really like to see more pics of the suspension setup also.
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Looks sharp man! Would really like to see more pics of the suspension setup also.
As soon as I pick up my truck from the chassis shop I will take pictures of the suspension and post them up.
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Originally Posted by ShredSled
Your truck also looks way lower than I ever plan to go with 4wd.
I almost considered going to a 3.1" travel shock and 8" coil but since I've got distance between mounts I figured more travel wouldn't hurt. Seems longer coil can get away with lower spring rate too.





Yeah alu. block is like 80lb lighter.
...then I've got a front diff and CV axles thrown up there too..
funny thing is, it IS lower than I was planning too!
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Is your suspension guy selling a rear kit?
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Originally Posted by 00Z71
Is your suspension guy selling a rear kit?
I can ask him. I'm sure he can but welding will be required.
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