bigrog123
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Not sure. I want to be able to drop it more, like yours. Like I said it's at a 5/8 drop right now, would I have to get a whole new suspension kit to do that???Do you mean helper bags?
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Not sure. I want to be able to drop it more, like yours. Like I said it's at a 5/8 drop right now, would I have to get a whole new suspension kit to do that???Do you mean helper bags?
Short version? Yes.Not sure. I want to be able to drop it more, like yours. Like I said it's at a 5/8 drop right now, would I have to get a whole new suspension kit to do that???
Thanks a lot for answering that Lol i couldnt find the answer on googleShort version? Yes.
Helper bags "help" your springs carry weight. A truck with lowering springs (like yours) is called a static drop. My truck is bagged, which requires replacing the springs with air bags. You inflate the bags to lift the truck, deflate to lower it. You would need to redo the rear suspension with a 2, 3, or 4 link, and put cups in your control arms up front. Then you need to buy bags, shocks, airline, gauges, compressor(s), valves, switches, and a manifold.
You can go lower with a static drop like what you have, but driveability becomes an issue much lower than where you are now. Stuff starts dragging the ground. An inch or 2 f/r probably wont hurt, but you may have to relocate the gas tank.
You must be registered for see images attachHowdy, recently got in the obs scene. Just have a few questions. so I have it lowered 3in springs up front and flipped in the rear. Will eventually get the c notch. Currently on stock rally wheels 15in, what’s the biggest wheel and widest I can run before doing any other mod.
What do YOU want from the ride? I daily a lowered Mustang with a stiff suspension, but I appreciate the softer ride my truck has, and that I don't have to dodge bumps....for daily driving and road trips but would also be fun on a track... Not looking to lower it much, just enough so that my tires fit the wells and have roughly the same space all around... get it going as a daily driver... A local builder is suggesting I avoid coilovers because I'd likely hate the way they ride, so now I'm here.
My '97 @ 2/4 didn't ride any firmer than stock.A 2/4 drop will give you the stance you're looking for, but coilovers will make it go round a track better.
It's's gonna be a bit stiffer ride either way.
A flip with no notch.You must be registered for see images attachHowdy, recently got in the obs scene. Just have a few questions. so I have it lowered 3in springs up front and flipped in the rear. Will eventually get the c notch. Currently on stock rally wheels 15in, what’s the biggest wheel and widest I can run before doing any other mod.
Like I mentioned, I want to be able to take road trips so ride quality (comfort) is important. Both the handling and ride quality of these trucks are bad and I'm looking to improve both for a GT style ride. More comfortable than average but also can perform well on a track but not at a competitive level. I'll never run bags, I don't have any need for them.What do YOU want from the ride?