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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dysfunctnlretard, Nov 13, 2009.

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  1. Nov 13, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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    How does this setup sound, please note any issues.

    I decided to go with a mid travel setup and use the rest of my money to buy some quads/dirtbike

    King/Fox 2.5 RR inches up front, set at "0"
    King/Fox 2.5 RR in the rear
    Deaver Leaf Pack

    Essentially, no lift to avoid preloading springs and getting the most comfy ride possible.

    31" tires to avoid rubbing and having to mess with my cab mounts.

    Questions:

    1. I see some shock manufacturers recommending 285/75/16 tires, why is that?

    2. Will the deaver leaf pack give me any lift? I hate having a rake on my truck that makes the tail higher than the nose. If anything I want it level or have the nose higher.

    3. I know the leaf packs designed for flex dont like weight. I would like to tow some quads with my truck and sometimes even a small trailer when we go on a family camping trip. Besides my truck looking grotesque while being loaded, will there be any performance issues with towing with a high flex leaf pack?
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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  3. Nov 13, 2009 at 3:23 PM
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    You will still get about 2" in the front. Little stiffer ride even at 0. But still an awesome set up. I have DH coilovers and these are amazing. I would recomend the total chaos upper control arm with the Uni ball. Just as a precaution.
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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  5. Nov 13, 2009 at 3:39 PM
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    why a stiffer ride at 0?

    ANd i do have the TC UCA's (uniball) so that works out great.
     
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  6. Nov 13, 2009 at 3:48 PM
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    I have never heard of a stiffer ride at 0, but I have never been dealt with coilovers so I guess I shouldnt comment
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:05 PM
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  8. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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    What tire size are you running now? Also what lift do you have?
     
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  9. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:25 PM
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  10. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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    I know for a fact that the kings/foxs will be softer, just trying to find optimum settings and tire sizes for cmfort and avoiding issues
     
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  11. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    If he lowers the truck back to stock height, the ride should be nice and plush. Though the spring rate may be higher, it will be much less preload.
     
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  12. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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  13. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:29 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    If you keep it at about 1" lift, or so, you can eailly run a 265/75/16 (32") and have a nice ride.
     
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  14. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:30 PM
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    Higher spring rate meaning it'll be more bouncy over terrain?
     
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  15. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:31 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    No...Much less due to the better dampening.
     
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  16. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:35 PM
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    nelson18matt2 same guy as other nelson18matt

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    the deavers are gonna give you lift out back and you might have to go higher than 1" on the front COs to avoid factory style rake
     
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  17. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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    True.
     
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  18. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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    My friend is running his icons at 2.5" preload, and it much better than when he was running the billy's at 2.5. But honestly the 2" setting on a coilover is really nice, i would do that if your going to run the deavers.
     
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  20. Nov 13, 2009 at 4:49 PM
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    I really want to but I feel like I'm cheating my suspension, like I'm not getting everything I can out of it. Any suggestions on a good leaf pack that will void that factory rake??
     
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