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Is it my weight?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Jpf8653, Oct 27, 2015.

  1. Oct 27, 2015 at 2:56 PM
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    Jpf8653

    Jpf8653 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2013 DBLcab 4x4. Roughy country 3" spacer stock shocks
    Rear blocks with rough country shocks

    I have a xrc front number with a winch. Truck is new to me.
    When I stop I feel like my front end Nose dives.

    I know the spacer lift is crap.

    Is it the weight making my nose do this? If I change to say billy @2,5" with top plates will I have the same issues?
     
  2. Oct 27, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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    Arailt

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    Spacer blocks on top of stock coilovers maintain the stock ride and spring rate. My stock suspension was very soft and had terrible brake dive as well as body roll in the corners. I'm sure a bumper and winch would make it even worse. Yes, Billies @ 1.75 or 2.5 would increase the preload on your factory coil springs and provide a stiffer ride.
     
  3. Oct 27, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    Jpf8653

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    Im not looking for a stiffer ride as i find it rides like crap, but did want to stop the nose diving.

    SO im thinking billy at 2.5" with 1/2" top plate.

    Or wait and do the 886 OME??
     
  4. Oct 27, 2015 at 3:52 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    If you're not looking for a stiff ride you should avoid setting a 5100 at 2.5". Stacking a spacer on top is definitely not a good idea and UCA's are definitely going to be needed at that point.

    You're trying to put a bunch of small band aids on a large wound that requires stitches.

    I'd look into some of the uber popular OME coils and at least consider some UCA's.
     
  5. Oct 27, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    Arailt

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    I'm not sure anything is going to lessen the brake dive other than stiffening the suspension.

    Just to be clear, ditch the spacers if you go with 5100s or any other lift.

    OME with 886 coils would work well, but will be on the stiff side.
     

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