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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nova1man
well, I trimmed too much then. I trimmed to where I had a fingers with between stop and lower control arm. Will that hurt anything?
It may ride a little soft...it's my understanding that the bumpstops actually provide some positive spring rate. I cut mine too short when I first lowered my truck and it rode kinda mushy. I bought a new set and cut them just right and the ride is now firmer and "tighter" feeling. Also, you're going to want to have the wheel alignment checked since you changed the suspension geometry by lowering the torsion keys
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
It may ride a little soft...it's my understanding that the bumpstops actually provide some positive spring rate. I cut mine too short when I first lowered my truck and it rode kinda mushy. I bought a new set and cut them just right and the ride is now firmer and "tighter" feeling. Also, you're going to want to have the wheel alignment checked since you changed the suspension geometry by lowering the torsion keys
yeah, you deffinatly need an alignment after adjusting the torsion bars
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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yes I have an appointment to get an alignment, but do you think the bumpstops will be ok? Or do I need to order new and recut?
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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See how the ride is first. If it feels too soft then you can always pick up some new bumpstops. They won't affect your alignment.
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