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shane772
 Post subject: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
New postPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:33 pm 
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This is how it was when I bought it. The only thing I know for sure is it has a small notch and helper bags in the rear and rides like . . . well you know. I'm wondering what to do from here? Buy some new front coil springs, bags? Rear, the pass side helper is leaking so either find the leak or replace both with??? Give me some input, I would like it to ride smoother, not really looking for any additional drop. Ultimately I'd like to have a bags on all 4's. On to the pics!
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crewcab
 Post subject: Re: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
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looks to me like the rear shocks are bottoming out and that will hurt the ride alot>>>

and deffently need new front springs those dont look safe at all

as far as the helpers......not sure what bags those are
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shane772
 Post subject: Re: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
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crewcab wrote:
looks to me like the rear shocks are bottoming out and that will hurt the ride alot>>>

and deffently need new front springs those dont look safe at all

as far as the helpers......not sure what bags those are

Thanks for the input . . .
Yeah, I couldn't tell if it was bottoming on the shocks or frame/axle. I guess I need to get shorter shocks??
Should I get stock springs, lowering springs, can you tell?
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brianbgboy
 Post subject: Re: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
New postPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:23 am 
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relocate the shocks completly! i always make new mounts and put both shocks the same on both sides. the greater the angle the shock is on, the less efficient it becomes. the shock design on our trucks sucks when lowered due to unequal absorption from left to right and the angle once lowered. the kits give you shock extenders(which you have) but they just give a little more movement. the front springs have been heated and WILL keep sagging down, hence the spacers wedged in them. replace imeadiatly!!!!
looks like me and campy are friends after all, but i still love the shitbox body better!!!!!!!


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brianbgboy
 Post subject: Re: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
New postPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:31 am 
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oh yea, the helper bags you have wont help you ride better, unless you are loaded enough to compress the leaf springs and then air them up. all your leafs are still in ther excepy the top overload spring. if you remove some, it will soften up a bit. you will need to change the shock issue first though. also, not sure of what kind, but you definatly have drop spindles. any part#'s on them?
looks like me and campy are friends after all, but i still love the shitbox body better!!!!!!!


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shane772
 Post subject: Re: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
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Haven't found any part numbers but I will look next time I have the wheels off. Do you suggest I replace the springs with stock or lowering springs? Lastly, do you have any pics of your shocks relocated? I think that's a great idea and would like to see some pics/ideas before starting. Thanks!


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crewcab
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i have 91? caprice shocks on mine they are shorter... and i have some leafs removed and it rides alot better

as far as the front springs i would buy lowering springs
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2000 s-10 bagged 98 vortec 350 fully shaved 20/22 tilt bed.....(just another peice of shit s-10)
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shpaint1
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man i would be takin them front springs out real soon, i have seen them twist in wedge thingys become a bullet and shoot out! saw one go thru a oil pan once at a race track


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shane772
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anybody want to guess on the drop amount?


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lockone
 Post subject: Re: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
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Just guessing I would say 4/6 would be close on the drop.
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 Post subject: Re: Lots of pics . . . Help me id my setup
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Agreed on the 4/6, it looks alot like mine. (Bottom siggy link)
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shane772
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clean truck LUV2XCLR8. I want to get mine painted all silver.


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Thanks, I have only had it 33 days. My front Smoothie bumper and air dam
should be here any day now. (Has been 3 weeks, sometimes Evil Bay sucks)
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