On Thu, 19 Nov 1998, Gary Pinkley wrote:
[...]
>
> The truck is running a prototype suspension made by Hotchkis =
> Performance.
> (I happen to be the project engineer). The drop as pictured is a 3/3 =
> drop via=20
> coils in the front and new leafs in the rear. The front should be a 2" =
> drop, but
> my springs were made too short, so I hit the bmp stops over speed bumps.
> The truck also has wicked bump steer at this height. It also has our =
> prototype
> uprated sway bars. This suspension/wheel combination handles great. I=20
> plan on competing in SCCA autocrossing in their truck class.
[...]
Are you planning on offering lowering leafs for the older (pre-'97)
bodystyle too? (I haven't found any for my '96 yet.) And if so, what
impact would they have on the load / towing capability? I don't want
to use blocks in the rear for various reasons (they'll crack, I need
to use traction bars, etc.), so I was thinking maybe a shorter leaf; but
I do still need to tow (~4000-4500lbs) on occasion.
-Jon-
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