Re: Re: Suspension Choices - Just shocks, or whole hog?

From: Robert Schultz (not_robert_schultz@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Jun 09 2004 - 09:36:27 EDT


Tony Cellana wrote:
> The reason most lowering kits reduce towing capacity is the limited travel
> that is left after dropping the truck.
>
> The way around this is increased spring rate springs. This makes for a much
> rougher/stiffer ride which most are not willing to deal with.

I guess a call to the kit fabricators would be in order to determine how
each kits effects this then.

> Something else for you to consider is winter use in you r locale (Canada).
> How much snow to you typically have to drive through? dropping the truck
> also brings the nose that much closer to the pavement, and if too low, you
> might find yourself plowing the streets.

Definitely wasn't going that low. A 2" front drop should still give me
the same or more clearance than most cars. As this is my daily driver, I
don't want to to become a chore to drive. the idea is to make the truck
a little more fun.

Rob S.



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