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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by terravast4
I had the lakewoods and switched to cal tracs. Once I got some good tires I really felt the difference. cal-tracs rule. I can't wait to try them with slicks.
I didn't think a person can run a drop w/em(Caltracs). It's prolly not the drop(which I did last fall), but that rear sway that I'll have to make work w/ Caltracs, right?
I know somebody did this, IIRC, Lance for one.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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You may have to give up the sway bar but the cal-tracs are the way to go. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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I really like how it handles, so I hope not. If I go w/ your advice & I'm unhappy, u r gettin 1 of these. If I like, you'll be the man.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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w/ a 5" drop, your rear clearance under Caltracs must be nil. Look out ants!!!
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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i have a 3/5 drop. caltracs fit just fine.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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If you want to spend a few more bucks on shocks, you could go with a double adjustable (rebound, and compression separately) instead of just worn out shocks.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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i have KYB shocks they run 280 psi.. where can i get caltracs... will they fit since my truck is lowered 4 8???
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
What tires and whats your Pressure?
Open Diff or G-80?
285/50 20 and my psi i think is 50 im not sure
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SSlammed03
285/50 20 and my psi i think is 50 im not sure
If your psi is really 50 you need to drop that down to about 30psi.
Your way high on pressure at 50psi.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by fastnblu
CalTracs from Calvert Racing $339 + shipping. They are the manfacturer.
Originally Posted by SSlammed03
i have KYB shocks they run 280 psi.. where can i get caltracs... will they fit since my truck is lowered 4 8???
See above( my quote tells you who). Calvertracing.com is the website.
You buy factory direct. Contact them on drop info. You put yours in the weeds, huh?

If I didn't already have my TVS, some new Calverts would already be on mine. Currently, I want to enjoy my Hotchkis before I start changing out. Plus, I want to see how it performs @ Track.


Originally Posted by jephs422
If you want to spend a few more bucks on shocks, you could go with a double adjustable (rebound, and compression separately) instead of just worn out shocks.
Did it. QA1s for the rear. Going on this Sun. Yes, the Dbl Adj. version. They have a Single Adj. too. Track testing will follow.
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