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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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My truck is lowered 4/6 (DJM LCA's and shocks) anyways it bounces like hell and has some bump steer to it.

How can i stiffen up the front? can i get the shocks specified for a 2" front drop?

Can i get different springs to stiffen it up? DJM website is difficult to navigate and get answers to questions and i can't find a phone number for technical help.

Any ideas? Thanks..
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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get rid of the arms and go springs and spindles
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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give me a call. i got djm on both my 01 gmc and 08 silverado with no issues whatsoever or complaints. laterz, rob (956) 802-7700.
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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I've got spindles & mine does the same thing
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by b4vwannabe
I've got spindles & mine does the same thing
GND111 ALREADY REPORTED BACK CONFIRMING WHAT WAS MY SUSPICION.

MOST COMMON MISTAKES ON DROPS AND EXPERIENCING ROUGH RIDES AFTERWARDS IS REMOVAL OF FRONT OEM BUMP STOPS AND REPLACEMENT OF REAR BUMPSTOPS.

USUALLY ITS THAT FRONT BUMP STOP KIND OF TRIANGULAR SHAPED EASILY SEEN WHEN YOU TURN WHEELS INWARD AND LOCATED AROUND THE SPRING AND SHOCK AREA. YOU CANT MISS IT. IF YOU DONT REMOVE IT, WITH THE SUSPENSION NOW LOWERED, THERE IS LIMITED CLEARANCE BETWEEN BUMP STOP AND METAL LIMITING SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND CAUSING IT TO HIT BANG HARD ON BUMPY ROAD CONDITIONS. REMOVE IT AND NOW THE SUSPENSION IS FREE TO MOVE WITH THE ROAD CONDITIONS AND ALLOWS THE SHOCK TO ADJUST AS IT SHOULD. THE BUMP STOP ONLY HAS ONLY ONE BOLT AND NUT. QUICK AND EASY REMOVAL. HOPE THIS HELPS OTHERS AS WELL.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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The front bump stop hangs down pretty far (at least 1.5") so it was definately causing the bounce problem. Truck is much smoother now.

Thanks low 2001 gmc!
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