I bet you havn't seen this to many times....

So there I was, in BFE Kentucky, heading back to Iowa on Veterans Day when at 85mph I hit what had to have been at least a 2x2 ft sink hole in the middle of the freeway. I pulled over to check my most recent purchase (Rims and Tires) and saw no initial damage what so ever so I got back in took off. Once back up to speed I did notice a bit of a shimmer so I decided that come the next town I'd stop off to do a better inspection. 10 minutes later the front right bottoms out and I'm doing everything I can to maintain control. Story ends with me having to stay the night in BFE Ky, and have both fronts replaced.

 

Spacer lift?

 

My immediate thought also.^^^^

 

Everytime Ive seen that posted on here its had a spacer lift.

 

yea...had it done the yr I got the truck cause I was to poor to afford the real deal, I regret it now.

 

I post these two pics whenever a new suspension thread comes up asking why spacers are bad..

 

Glad you got it fixed and no one got hurt. It maybe time to start setting money aside for a real lift.

 

No I haven't. Glad you came out alright

 

That's her btw....love of my life.

 

Wow! I'm glad you're okay..

 

Looks good

 

what failed?

 

The shock.

 

Your comprehension.

 

Boom!!

 

^^ Lol. Welcome to TW ndmak. home of many a smartass, present company included. Every time I see a comment and replies like these I'm reminded of the MAD Magazine feature called "snappy answers to stupid questions" classic! (Anyone? Anyone?)


Nice rig OP. Glad nobody was hurt.

 

Luckily the spring still does all of the lifting so if you break a shock you can keep rolling to a safe place. A bit of a pucker factor going high speeds on uneven road after it breaks though!

 

ok ok fine i see it now. i was looking in the wrong place/not knowing what to look for.

 

Yikes, glad you're ok.

Looks like a big spacer lift too, judging by the cv angles. Next time, you will also probably need uca's if you get a lift over 1.5".