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How to economically stiffen the front suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by T-yoda, Sep 26, 2020.

  1. Sep 26, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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    T-yoda

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    I run air bags in the rear and they become very useful when I do tow something... usually fill to about 15psi or so when I do tow and run about 8 psi empty. When traveling over dips in the road, the front always feel soft! As the title says... opinions are greatly appreciated... I’m thinking catch a set of “sport” take offs ...
     
  2. Sep 26, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    Labor isn’t a factor As in the laborer ;-)
     
  3. Sep 26, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    Sport take offs, or run 5100's with the preload perch set higher, it will raise the front end, but it rides much firmer every clip higher.
     
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  4. Sep 26, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    Ty for the input... run my stock coils with 5100’s??
     
  5. Sep 26, 2020 at 8:09 PM
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    Yup, the stock coils get more preload. Trade off is a small lift in front, but more rigid ride.
     
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