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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MTgirl, Mar 28, 2010.

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  1. Jun 1, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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    getting there....
    awesome to hear....all except for the empty wallet part....but we all end up there sooner or later.:D
     
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  2. Jun 1, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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  3. Jun 1, 2010 at 7:03 PM
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    getting there....
    ahahaha....nah....think we'll keep you around.;)
     
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  4. Jun 2, 2010 at 11:28 AM
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    So once again, a before and after and after comparison...

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    And how the front end looks..yeah! My CV joints aren't riding at a 45 degree angle any more!
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Jun 2, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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    Looks Good MT. How do you like the 881's you got? I might be buying the exact same set-up you just got. Just trying to figure out what coils to get.
    Anyway, glad you were able to get it adjusted and can enjoy the truck now!!!
     
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  6. Jun 2, 2010 at 4:56 PM
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    So far so good.
    I would say highway handling is the greatest improvement so far - curves were a little scary before, too much lean. And the steering is much more responsive (new sway bar & steering rack bushings).
    Offroad, well, improved but I haven't been out since getting the front adjusted so it was a bit rough. Can't wait to see the difference the whole set up will make now that its done right.
    Added bonuses, no more axle wrap (main reason for going with a 5pack leaf set) and I don't think I'm going to need ramps to do oil changes anymore. One less step to worry about there.
    Stayed tuned for more updates. I plan on racking up a lot of miles in the next couple of weeks.
     
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  7. Jun 2, 2010 at 5:48 PM
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    That looks great! So its the 881's up front, 5100's set to 0" and for the rear the wheeler's 5 leaf pack with 5100's? This is the exact setup I am purchasing in about 2 weeks, except that I'm doing the OME shocks front and rear, thanks for sharing.
     
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  8. Jun 2, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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    In the last pic yes. Got a few hidden extras in there too, bushings etc. Figured as long as things were getting torn apart why not go all out!

    Haven't taken any measurements since getting the front adjusted...I should do that soon.
     
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  9. Jun 3, 2010 at 7:25 PM
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    I tried to get out for a little test run tonight after work (couldn't wait for the weekend!) but got stopped short. Good thing the gate was locked, then I don't have to admit to being a wimp and not wanting to drive through that! So I guess I have to wait for the weekend now!

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  10. Jun 5, 2010 at 9:35 AM
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    So, chica (apparently my new name for you, don't know where that is coming from, I guess I am in the mood for margartias) you mentioned some vibes initially...

    Does it still vibrate, or did lowering the Billies to 0 make the vibe go away?
     
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  11. Jun 5, 2010 at 8:50 PM
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    Chica...I've been called worse!:D Hmmmm...margarita...:drool:

    No more vibes - just got back from and all day road trip - YELLOWSTONE! So 12 hours and 350 miles later I can report that everything is running smooth on the truck. Mostly highway driving again - boo - but the truck is awesome. I think I love it more now that I did when I bought it. I don't know why I didn't do all of this sooner...oh yeah, didn't know about TW back then...;)
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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    Updated front end measurements are as follows:
    door sill 22.5"
    top of fenders/wheel wells 37.5" drivers side and 37.75" passenger.
    Backend hasn't settled at all yet, I was sort of expecting a slight drop right away.

    So I gained 2" up front and 2.25" in the rear. not bad!
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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    So you have no driveline vibrations at all?
     
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  14. Jun 7, 2010 at 7:12 PM
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    none! once i had the front end corrected (billies at 0) the vibes were gone.
     
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  15. Jun 15, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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    UPDATE: Spent the weekend out with some fellow TW'ers and my Toy handled the roads (and at one point, the lack of roads) like a champ. I tried not to get too crazy, just out for a drive and some fun. I am amazed at how much better the truck handles, we were out for about 6 hours and I could have kept going. Before I would have been at least a little bit tired from fighting to keep the truck under control (jumpy steering wheel, etc.) but not anymore! It was definitely worth the expense! And the stress.
     
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  16. Jun 15, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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    good to hear Lisa!!


    im still liking my lift and all, but i think im about to order some tc uca's so i can get my alignment where i want it, and im about to install my steering rack bushings...get rid of these damn mushy rubber bushings.
     
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  17. Jun 15, 2010 at 6:45 PM
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    I'm happy with where things are at right now, and I'm done spending money for the moment.
    I know that bad shocks can affect steering but I think most of my front end issues before were due to bad bushings. My truck is so easy to control now and it takes to turns so nicely. Before I was driving with a two handed death grip on the wheel at all times, not so anymore!
     
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  18. Jun 15, 2010 at 6:51 PM
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    dont blame ya at all.:D
     
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  19. Jun 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM
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    Did you do poly or rubber replacement bushings? My sway bar bushings look like they were microwaved then put back on...really bad. I am going to replace both rack and steering bushings but don't want to deal with squeaking on polyurethane.
     
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    i have the poly bushings - and the only squeaks on the truck are from the leaf springs nothing on the front end. do it, you'll be happy you did.
     
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