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captkw
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monoloco is correct
When this thread was started< I could not understand if he was looking for ride height and towing or for washboard roads,, as they not the
same.....increasing spring rate will kill you on rough roads..you want to make the springs and shocks less stiff...not more,, as in what you would do
for towing and ride height !!
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The cheapest way to make it where it will still be drivable on regular roads is put a good set of air bags on the back and a quality set of shocks all
around. There is no such thing as one size fits all off road conversion they all have limitations. A 2500 chevrolet doesn't need that much improvment.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Huuhhh !! They should have used Grade 8 Bolt with a locking nut (2) and then trimed the end...I hope those are not carriage bolts..... Yes,, I'm Picky
!! air bags are awesome unit!! K&T PS..and the bottom bar is upside down !!! notice how its slightly bent? if was turned over the nuts will be
closer to the fulcum or stress point...............Big Sign out front dosnt mean great mechanics.......sorry ,,what ai'm writing is true...BTW,,,Nice
Truck !!! K&T
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That was brought up when I posted that photo over 5 years ago. As I said there was no failure after two years of Baja trips before I traded trucks
(and kept the Ride Rites in case the new Tacoma needed them).
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I don't take my 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 down to Baja anymore, just use it for a work truck---can I get away with a cheaper shock than Bilstein (like
Munroe) or are they a waste even on the streets?
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And!!
Also look at DK's pick...the upside down mount is not only weaker,, but will collect rocks,mud and collect water for the rust and weight
factor.....Now look at the Toyota factory mount (axle to spring) see how its mounted..thats the proper way..Much stronger and Muy Duro......
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
Just get a rear sway bar and air bags. Works for me and 3400# camper. |
I have the airbags, they worked for
about a year, now they don't hold air. |
Usually thats aeasy fix. Its probably the Fill tubeing easy and cheap fix.
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Air bags
Its not usally the bag,,,its almost aways at the connector..Guys like to Torque the hell out of the little nuts and then you get
problems.....Always,,always read the Instructions,, if you understand Chinese....LOL..
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mexitron
I don't take my 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 down to Baja anymore, just use it for a work truck---can I get away with a cheaper shock than Bilstein (like
Munroe) |
Of course you can.
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The air bags on my 2500 chevy. were installed in 1996 and they still work fine.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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My Ride Rites are over 5 years old now and leak less than the "acceptable amount'. The first set I got leaked very slowly from the airbags
themselves. Summitt sent me another.
They say 5 PSI must be kept in them at all times, though I've read that 10 PSI on others is the minimum.
Driving with 0 psi in them will damage them, though I have briefly done so inadvertently a few times and they still hold air as good as day one.
The Push to connect fittings can use a little persuading. Push the airline in, then pull back on it and the little trim ring of the fitting to form
the best seal.
My kit claimed "no drill". I guess that providing self drilling 1/4 inch sheet metal bolts satisfies the lawyers. It would be really fun with just
a socket set to get those self drilling screws into the frame. The drill was vital for pilot holes, and to drive the self drilling bolts.
My exhaust needed some modification for clearance, and I fabricated a larger heatshield from a Pizza tray for better protection.
Very slow leaks are difficult to find with the soapy water method. I had to remove, inflate to 10 psi and submerge on that first set I was sent after
ruling out the airline and fittings.
On my Van the bags work great for improved handling Via less sway/ lean in turns, and no more bottoming out. The ride is significantly firmer over
just the tired overloaded leafs, with just 15 psi in them. More than this is uncomfortable and just raises the rear end, upto 4.5 inches at 100 PSI.
KYB Gas a Justs have been good shocks for me, But some consider them too stiff. Guess it varies with application too.
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