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Should I go higher in the front?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ronjonsilvers, Aug 4, 2017.

  1. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    ronjonsilvers

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    I have my front billsteins set at the second notch (.85) and no lift in the rear but I'm just not satisfied because the truck still sits like a stink bug(noticeably higher in the rear). Should I go 3rd notch or go top notch? I was gearing more toward third notch but would like honest opinions.

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  2. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    I think if you go higher in the front you will end up with some Compton Bro Lean
     
  3. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    Think even just one more notch (about an inch more lift). I just don't want to go top notch because that will fersure be Bro lean.
     
  4. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    Take hub measurements as it sits now then go from there.
     
  5. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    Did you get the set of bilsteins for the seconds or third gen?
     
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  6. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    It's already bordering on ridiculous and the second you put any weight in the bed it will be ridiculous, it's supposed to be a bit higher in the rear.
     
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  7. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    What if a man wanted it level?​
     
  8. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    Right always gotta be one in every bunch
     
  9. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    I think they are for the second gen
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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    Get some 885s or similar and roll on
     
  11. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    Third notch will probably get you leveled. I won't go for the last notch, alot of people with 4x4 begin to get vibrations on that setting... which can be fixed but requires some dirty work.
     
  12. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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  13. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:26 PM
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    Yea that's what I was thinking, just want it slightly higher in the front and pretty close to level for bigger tires eventually. And it will just look more asthetically pleasing not looking like I slammed on the brakes at 30MPh and my suspension stuck in place :p
     
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  14. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    Just make sure you take hub measurements first so you don't end up nose high.
     
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  15. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    Saw this and really dig it. 3rd notch

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  16. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    No. Nosed up trucks look like punk vehicles. Keep it composed. Your truck actually looks good now.
     
  17. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    As soon as the rear leafs settle and you start hauling heavy loads.. it will be even.
     
  18. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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    Thanks man, I've been going back and forth on it. It's been a real internal struggle :duel:
     
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  19. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    No problem. I think your truck sits nice.
     
  20. Aug 4, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    See what I did there?:D
     
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