Long Travel BS Thread

Yeah I plan to get it all on and cycle it.
I even got them to give me the kit without powdercoat so I could fix/mod anything I wanted to change before final instal (then I’ll Cerakote it all)

Ya know, just in case I want to add a tab to something or in my case cause of where I live, drill a drain hole in the shock pockets so they don’t hold water and crap

 

Just gotta do a little digging lol this is off the aamco.racer’s truck. Found it on instagram

 

I'm here right now.... Been stuck do to some personal stuff. Hopefully finishing another project this weekend and start bolting on the XLT kit.

 

Why remove the whole shock tower and UCA mounting points?

From what Bobby told me you just have to cut off the hat of the shock tower and a little extra... not everything.

Thank you for digging up a picture though tbasch

 

Mine is a little bit different, but there are a couple reasons. First is anti-dive and getting rid of the factory quantity of anti-dive. For me the truck was bought on auction and one of the shock towers was twisted....

 

That makes more sense.

I wouldn’t cut that much because I don’t have the skill or experience to solve the anti dive anyway

 

Anyone know the necessary specs for the normal solo lt kings? I’d rather order some off filthy than pay 1500 for them at solo. Thanks!

 

2.5x10

Ignore the 16’s those are for the rear

 

Oh I thought they were 2.5x8 for the normal +3.5 LT

 

Pretty sure they are. I think he’s thinking of the xlt. Most all +3.5 kits run an 8”

 

You are correct
My bad

I have the XLT

 

What do you think the spring rate is for them?​

 

600 is a good start

 

Nice! I don’t understand why solo charges so much for their shocks... beats me haha

 

Depends on how much weight you have up front. I have a heavy bumper and wanted more ride ht because I do some crawling with mine so I run 700, but 600 or 650 are pretty common as well

 

How much anti-dive are you going to put on when you rebuild?

 

They make money on them but most non-volume retailers charge about the same. You can find some used 8" coilovers and save money depending on how close the specs are. I think they probably use the same specs as other 3.5 kits but don't quote me on that since I don't know much about 2nd gen lt's.

 

anyone know prices of 2" DOM in Phoenix?

 

Cheap. PM me your number and I can get you a price on what you need.

 

@Cam2010taco here's some and I think @glorifiedwelder said it would take $180 in parts to work with a 3.5 kit.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/605797197/