Redtruck-VA
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- 2003 & 1989 D250 RWD
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- Hemi-5.7, 5.9 12v & 24v diesel
Old Red is dropped 3/4.5 and I want to change the rear a little. I don't currently have a notch. I use Timbren rubber springs rated at 630 pounds each. These work amazingly well and have eliminated frame bang. When I launch I'm fully down on the bumps and with Caltrac it's usually a good launch but the truck is not squatting. Actually it can't squat. So come a notch. I ordered a Mcguaghy's bolt-on notch which several folks on here have successfully used. Should be here Friday so hopefully installed shortly afterwards. I'm going to retain the Timbren rubber springs but mount them higher in the notch to gain a little more squat.
Dodge Ram 1500 2002-2008 Rear Frame C-Notch - McGaughys Part# 44013 - Mcgaughys-Suspension.com
Second mod is becoming more interesting by the day. I ordered a Reflexxion steel hood and of course shopped around. The hood price is reasonable but shipping is high. Found one in-stock in Richmond but it was $650 and I'd have to go pick it up. Found the same hood in California for just over $500 delivered to my door. No brainer right? So I call these folks up and order the hood over the phone on Monday the 7th. I hear nothing from them until Thursday I see my card hit, so I figure I'll get a confirmation number and maybe a tracking number. Nothing, I call Saturday and was told there was a problem with the order being completed and actually placed with their supplier. So I asked what is needed and got Oh nothing the form just didn't get filled out. I tell them it was complete enough that my card was charged. Give me a confirmation number. No problem they would email me the number. Gave them Monday to get everything straight, but no emails. Called and spoke to a representative he told me the order was placed and was to be shipped tomorrow and as soon as they got it they would send me the tracking number. Asked where it was coming from and was told Reflexxion in Tenn. I called Reflexxion in Tenn and asked them if the had a purchase order from the west coast company and if anything was being sent to me. Nope, nothing from them. Called the west coast backup and was told the hood was being shipped from their supplier in PA and was suppose to go out tomorrow to me. I asked to speak to a manager and got someone who said he was in charge. These folks are not quick on their feet. Was told the hood was being picked up by their shipper tomorrow and he would not identify the supplier and no he would not give me his home phone number. But that he would personally stay on top of my order and keep me informed. That's best I could get out of him. I did receive a update about an hour later. But I did a internet review search on these folks and none of it was good. I discussed these reviews with the manager and he acknowledged they have had some problems, well I promised him I was going to write a review and it was totally up to him what I put in it. I'm looking forward to completing this mod but I'm thinking it isn't going to be easy....
Dodge Ram 1500 2002-2008 Rear Frame C-Notch - McGaughys Part# 44013 - Mcgaughys-Suspension.com
Second mod is becoming more interesting by the day. I ordered a Reflexxion steel hood and of course shopped around. The hood price is reasonable but shipping is high. Found one in-stock in Richmond but it was $650 and I'd have to go pick it up. Found the same hood in California for just over $500 delivered to my door. No brainer right? So I call these folks up and order the hood over the phone on Monday the 7th. I hear nothing from them until Thursday I see my card hit, so I figure I'll get a confirmation number and maybe a tracking number. Nothing, I call Saturday and was told there was a problem with the order being completed and actually placed with their supplier. So I asked what is needed and got Oh nothing the form just didn't get filled out. I tell them it was complete enough that my card was charged. Give me a confirmation number. No problem they would email me the number. Gave them Monday to get everything straight, but no emails. Called and spoke to a representative he told me the order was placed and was to be shipped tomorrow and as soon as they got it they would send me the tracking number. Asked where it was coming from and was told Reflexxion in Tenn. I called Reflexxion in Tenn and asked them if the had a purchase order from the west coast company and if anything was being sent to me. Nope, nothing from them. Called the west coast backup and was told the hood was being shipped from their supplier in PA and was suppose to go out tomorrow to me. I asked to speak to a manager and got someone who said he was in charge. These folks are not quick on their feet. Was told the hood was being picked up by their shipper tomorrow and he would not identify the supplier and no he would not give me his home phone number. But that he would personally stay on top of my order and keep me informed. That's best I could get out of him. I did receive a update about an hour later. But I did a internet review search on these folks and none of it was good. I discussed these reviews with the manager and he acknowledged they have had some problems, well I promised him I was going to write a review and it was totally up to him what I put in it. I'm looking forward to completing this mod but I'm thinking it isn't going to be easy....
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