Ridetech Coil-overs Installed gmt-800
May 3, 2013 | 10:30 AM
#21
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I know what you are talking about with progressive springs, the hyperco's are linear.
But I guess a better way of explaining it is how much the spring compresses when weight is added, with an 800# spring it takes 800#'s to compress the spring 1", so a softer spring rate with the same weight will compress more and if you compensate that difference with a longer spring it should at least put you back where it was.
I don't know haha, it might just be a backwards way to do things, just an idea I had.
But I guess a better way of explaining it is how much the spring compresses when weight is added, with an 800# spring it takes 800#'s to compress the spring 1", so a softer spring rate with the same weight will compress more and if you compensate that difference with a longer spring it should at least put you back where it was.
I don't know haha, it might just be a backwards way to do things, just an idea I had.
How did you determine the right length shock to get you back to the ride height you were at before? I was planning on giving the guys at RideTech a call and see what they think.
May 3, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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You're thinking the right way. If you have enough length on the shock body, you can preload a longer, softer spring more to get back to the same ride height. I'm following.
How did you determine the right length shock to get you back to the ride height you were at before? I was planning on giving the guys at RideTech a call and see what they think.
How did you determine the right length shock to get you back to the ride height you were at before? I was planning on giving the guys at RideTech a call and see what they think.
I measured my ride hight before, from the lca mount to the shock tower, it was about 13" and I just looked for a shock in that range. It happened to be from 10.43" - 14.53".
May 17, 2013 | 05:48 PM
#23
I don't like the weight of these trucks carried by shocks tabs. I'm fabbing coilover mounts for 2.5" 8" King C/O's with a 700lb spring if I ever get around to it. C/O will be at a more effect angle too. If I remember I'll get some pics if anyone is interested. Only downside is shocks are $1400.
May 19, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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I don't like the weight of these trucks carried by shocks tabs. I'm fabbing coilover mounts for 2.5" 8" King C/O's with a 700lb spring if I ever get around to it. C/O will be at a more effect angle too. If I remember I'll get some pics if anyone is interested. Only downside is shocks are $1400.
Jun 2, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Well, I contacted Jon with DB Rods and minis since there is so little info on line still. I plan on making a complete thread with info on CustomGM.com and I will make one here too. I plan to have all this done within the next month!
Jun 2, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Good deal! I think the biggest problem is finding the right spring-rate; and getting on scales - at least out here no public scales.
I would mess around with different spring-rates but I just got a project car, so thats on hold for a little while. - I might end up going against what I said and go with a lower rate based on RT's calculator.
Also I've put about 680 hard miles (the off-road park known as the I-5 lol) on this set-up and no problems
I would mess around with different spring-rates but I just got a project car, so thats on hold for a little while. - I might end up going against what I said and go with a lower rate based on RT's calculator.
Also I've put about 680 hard miles (the off-road park known as the I-5 lol) on this set-up and no problems
Jun 2, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Good deal! I think the biggest problem is finding the right spring-rate; and getting on scales - at least out here no public scales.
I would mess around with different spring-rates but I just got a project car, so thats on hold for a little while. - I might end up going against what I said and go with a lower rate based on RT's calculator.
Also I've put about 680 hard miles (the off-road park known as the I-5 lol) on this set-up and no problems
I would mess around with different spring-rates but I just got a project car, so thats on hold for a little while. - I might end up going against what I said and go with a lower rate based on RT's calculator.
Also I've put about 680 hard miles (the off-road park known as the I-5 lol) on this set-up and no problems