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ADS Off-Road Racing Shocks - Information, Pictures, & BS Thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TaylorU, Aug 23, 2014.

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  1. Jan 10, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    The left side of your truck is generally the driver's side in the US. L stands for left, R stands for right. Top of the coilover might have a sticker with which side listed, mine did.

    I would try them out as they came and adjust as required. If your tires aren't rubbing and it looks the way you want don't worry about adjusting preload.

    They generally don't come with the tool, check your invoice it will list if if it did.
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    That's what I was thinking initially, but I was looking at them and couldn't make sense of that. The way I understand is that the sway bar needs to move towards the front of the vehicle. If the factory bolts go through the empty holes, wouldn't the R bracket be the one that moves the bar forward?


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    Nevermind, it looks like they both would do that anyways. I guess one has a little bit of an offset. Thanks lol
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2019 at 11:17 AM
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    To add to this I think the default preload adds 1”-1.5” of lift depending on bumper or not.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    Awesome, thanks again. I'll leave it be for now but from the looks of it the driver's side will have about 3/4" more lift than the passenger side. Looking forward to getting started on it
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    Driver's side is heavier with the battery, driver and gas tank so you need it to be taller
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    That makes sense.

    On a side note I just saw your title, my truck fell over too ☹️
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    Your's fell over farther than mine, I was able to make mine whole again
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    Anybody getting a weird squeak noise from your rear shocks when you go over any bump? I think it’s the sound of the fluid moving as the shaft goes up and down. I can hear it while driving from the cab with the windows cracked an inch or so

    B990EF49-7B8B-49AC-BD1C-EC0ED4B059E7.jpg
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    Likely from your leafs, improper torque will make your bushings noisy, too tight and they complain
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    I’m positive it’s not my leafs. It’s definitly the shocks. Only variable that’s changed.

    It’s likely the fluid moving through the shock. Anybody else experiencing this?
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    Looks good man. Installing my level 2 ADS kit this weekend. Will report back with pics!
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    Can’t wait till Tuesday to get mine. It’s seriously one of the longest waits of my life lol
     
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  13. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:28 PM
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    Haha have you been waiting long? My set was in stock so they got shipped out days after I ordered them. Just waiting in my living room, teasing me all week.
     
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  14. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    Nope I have all my parts. It’s friends free time I’ve been waiting for
     
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  15. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    I bought first week of December it was sent to NY. I went to NY on vacation then shipped them from there.
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    Over a month of waiting :eek: That's some patience my friend.
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    My previous occupations required it lol
     
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  18. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    Nobody can tell me what the sound is? It’s very hi pitched coming from the rear. Positive it’s not the leafs. Does the valving make a noise? They haven’t before
     
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  19. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    No clue @Bertw192 do you have this same sound. You got the same rears
     
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  20. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    According to what I’m reading online it can actually be the rubber bushings at the top mount rubbing against the metal bracket making the noise. This would explain the certain pitch I’m hearing. Sounds like one side (driver)as well. Probably just need to tighten?
     
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