Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 12, 2009, 01:24:42 PM
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Post by: Antlershed on February 12, 2009, 03:07:21 PM
thinking about getting a truxx leveling/lift for my 2008 silverado, anybody have experience with them?What comes in it. Are the 08's coil sprung or are they still torsion bar?
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 12, 2009, 04:47:27 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 12, 2009, 04:56:04 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 12, 2009, 06:11:08 PM
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Post by: Antlershed on February 13, 2009, 10:10:30 AM
That kit will stiffen the ride quite a bit in the front and the back end. It may not seem like that big of a deal on the highway, but once you hit those gravel roads (potholes) you will difinitely notice. Blocks can break (they aren't THAT strong), but for occasionally towing I can't imagine you would risk breaking them. However, they do cause axle wrap, which basically means when you accelerate, your axle will rotate. They also decrease the life of your leaf springs. The front end is stiffened up because it is compressing the front coil to allow that spacer in there.
I ran a leveling kit on my old Tacoma and it rode like crap once I hit a gravel road. They are a nice inexpensive way to lift it if you can handle the rough ride afterwards.
And that completes my long :twocents:
Post by: swanny on February 13, 2009, 12:48:41 PM
I will also be putting new shocks in as mine are getting to the end of their life.
Post by: Antlershed on February 13, 2009, 01:16:03 PM
With that said, I have new keys sitting in my '04 Silverado...I just haven't decided if I'm going to put them in or not...
Post by: swanny on February 13, 2009, 01:24:46 PM
The keys I have seen say it raises the front 2" and gives clearance for 33" tires.
Any idea if there is a smaller suspension lift than 4" out there for the Silverado? I really don't want a full on lift mainly due to price, but also don't really have need for it. Just trying to figure out if there are other possible options as well. Not going to be doing anything until late summer, so I have lots of time.
Do you know if the Rancho Quick Lift system is available for the 2002? That looks like the best level kit from what I can see.
Post by: Antlershed on February 13, 2009, 01:37:07 PM
Superlift makes a 2" kit, but it is still a full on drop bracket lift kit.
Post by: swanny on February 13, 2009, 02:23:35 PM
I asked him about towing and he said it shouldn't have any effect either. If I recall, he said something about it not having an effect on the torsion bars anymore as you mentioned.
Post by: Antlershed on February 13, 2009, 03:39:52 PM
I talked to the guys at Cascade Offroad about the install at the Sportsman Show and he suggested they install it. He said it can be done at home, but tools are needed and it only takes them about an hour. $300 for the install, kit, and alignment is about the price it would be.I would definitely let them instal it for you.
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I asked him about towing and he said it shouldn't have any effect either. If I recall, he said something about it not having an effect on the torsion bars anymore as you mentioned.I'm just not a big fan of blocks on the rear axle if you are going to tow heavy loads. Ever seen pictures of what happens when one of those blocks break? Not pretty. And I was wrong in my original post. I thought with the new keys, the bars were still being "cranked", but apparently they aren't.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 13, 2009, 03:44:00 PM
If you have a coil suspension, and put a spacer above the coil, you are not changing the spring rate. Same goes for blocks on a rear axle. The ride will remain the same. When you start going to stiffer spring rates, that is when your ride will get rougher. I like to avoid lift blocks at all costs. :twocents:
Post by: Bird_Bagger on February 13, 2009, 03:45:28 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 13, 2009, 04:37:56 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 13, 2009, 04:43:58 PM
The ride will remain the same.
I would argue that after riding in the Taco before and after the spacer lift... :twocents:
Post by: cohoho on February 13, 2009, 06:19:13 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 13, 2009, 10:37:02 PM
fullsizechevy.com is a great forum for info re: this type of stuff too.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 14, 2009, 05:47:10 AM
The ride will remain the same.
I would argue that after riding in the Taco before and after the spacer lift... :twocents:
Did you install bigger tires after the lift? They play a big factor as well as shocks. Running bigger tires at a high PSI is also a formula for a rough ride. I run about 20psi in my 35s on the Jeep while on the highway. About 4psi on the trails. :twocents:
Post by: swanny on February 14, 2009, 10:41:48 AM
Jackelope, I'll check out the site and hopefully get all the information I need for when the time comes. Since I will need new tires before next winter it will be about September when all this is done.
Post by: Antlershed on February 14, 2009, 05:58:48 PM
Nope, when I first did the spacer lift, I stayed with the monster 31's that were already on it.The ride will remain the same.
I would argue that after riding in the Taco before and after the spacer lift... :twocents:
Did you install bigger tires after the lift? They play a big factor as well as shocks. Running bigger tires at a high PSI is also a formula for a rough ride. I run about 20psi in my 35s on the Jeep while on the highway. About 4psi on the trails. :twocents:
Post by: firecrotch on February 17, 2009, 12:39:50 AM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 17, 2009, 04:55:47 AM
Post by: lamar_hunter on February 20, 2009, 02:08:41 PM
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Post by: lamar_hunter on February 21, 2009, 01:50:02 AM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 21, 2009, 08:02:46 AM
Post by: Bofire on February 21, 2009, 09:46:06 AM
Post by: swanny on February 21, 2009, 09:56:29 AM
Post by: jackelope on February 21, 2009, 09:57:51 AM
SAS-solid axle suspension...pre 88 chevy 4x4 trucks. jeeps, etc.
a solid front differential/axle housing all the way across.
Post by: jackelope on February 21, 2009, 10:00:47 AM
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Post by: Antlershed on February 21, 2009, 10:25:02 AM
Post by: lewy on March 10, 2009, 06:36:53 AM
Post by: lamar_hunter on March 10, 2009, 09:56:48 AM
I have an 05 chevy 1/2 ton that i put the leveling kit on (aftermarket keyways) to clear 33's. I am going to pay someone to take it off! It rides worst than a tank, after a day in the woods im damn near piss'n blood(not really) but its bad. I wouldnt recommend it...... :twocents:
its because you need longer shocks