Suspension Q's

From: Woodruff, Jason P (jason.p.woodruff@boeing.com)
Date: Tue Apr 27 2004 - 14:55:32 EDT


So I'm ready to get lower.

I've got the Hotchkis "V8" springs in front, modified hotchkis rear leafs and the bilstien shocks all around. Hotchkis told me the front springs are 800lbs/in, I think I want to go to some 1000lb/in springs and get 2in lower. The rear leafs were too soft, but I flipped the bottom leaf so it curved up and added spring rate. This rate works well but I need to get lower, a lot lower. The front shocks are too soft now, and will be way too soft for stiffer springs. Rear shocks feel pretty good.

So.
Anyone know of 1000lb, 4" lowering springs?
What shocks to use with these? Or can I revalve the Bilstiens?
Can I make my own shims to correct the rear pinion angle?

Jay W
505/287 Dakota



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