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What did you do with the pan hard bar and what size tires are you running also how about posting up some pictures of your ride
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What did you do with the pan hard bar and what size tires are you running also how about posting up some pictures of your ride
What did you do with the pan hard bar and what size tires are you running also how about posting up some pictures of your ride
I assume you're talking to me....
I have a "Cutter Up" pan hard bar. Its a local performance shop that made a small batch of pan hard bars. Got this one after I ruined a Spoon one. Buy a Core 4x4 one if you can. They are better.
Check this out- https://www.ramforum.com/threads/adjustable-panhard-bar-spohn-vs-core.126098/
I have run a set of 305/45/22 but am now on 275/50/22. Run 275/60/20 in the winter.
The 305's rubbed very little at full lock. Would run that size again.
Apologies if the picture doesn't show up. This is a photo of my truck from the previous page while hooked up to our trailer.
Typically I also have 2 dirt bikes in the back of the truck also.
I have heard of people having good luck with the Belltech kit, but I did not. My front struts blew out within about 4 months, the rears were about 2 months after that. These were the Street Performance shocks too. It was under warranty, but I didn't want to have to do it all over again in another few months so I spent the money to upgrade it all the right way. Struts are hard to find for the 4x4s but if you are only lowered 2" up front, stock height shocks are fine. I went with Rancho XL (adjustable dampening, I think part # was 999808) so far extremely happy with them. For the rear I did the IHC no cut control arm relocation brackets, core 4x4 upper and lower adjustable control arms, viking double adjustable rear shocks, and airlift 1000 bags (for a durango). Im still fine tuning the adjustments on the rear, but over all it is a night and day difference in ride quality and towing ability(comfort). I carry 400lbs in the bed about 90% of the time, and I tow up to about 3500 lbs 4 or 5 times a month.been looking over the Belltech and the Ground force they both appear to have progressive coils up front and straight rate in the rear.Also the Belltech gives you shocks/struts.I understand ride quality will be compromised to a degree but still wanting to retain some.
looks awesome what size tires?I have heard of people having good luck with the Belltech kit, but I did not. My front struts blew out within about 4 months, the rears were about 2 months after that. These were the Street Performance shocks too. It was under warranty, but I didn't want to have to do it all over again in another few months so I spent the money to upgrade it all the right way. Struts are hard to find for the 4x4s but if you are only lowered 2" up front, stock height shocks are fine. I went with Rancho XL (adjustable dampening, I think part # was 999808) so far extremely happy with them. For the rear I did the IHC no cut control arm relocation brackets, core 4x4 upper and lower adjustable control arms, viking double adjustable rear shocks, and airlift 1000 bags (for a durango). Im still fine tuning the adjustments on the rear, but over all it is a night and day difference in ride quality and towing ability(comfort). I carry 400lbs in the bed about 90% of the time, and I tow up to about 3500 lbs 4 or 5 times a month.
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I would go with 22's but really love the satin finish on the sport wheels,can't really find that finish in aftermarket
I have looked at them but I think they look more like chrome than a satin finishThe 22's that come on the R/T's are very similiar to the finish that comes on the factory 20" Sport wheels Jeff.Google 22" R/T replica's
I'm running the cheap Belltech i think street performer shocks,and haven't had to replace them yet. You're probably better off buying cheaper shocks and replacing them every year or 2 Andrew.Wanted to pose a question to the lowered 4x4 crew.
Any recommendations for rear shocks? I've toasted my second set of GF drop shocks.
Because my truck is a daily driver and tow rig I'm looking for something different than the drag guys. Leaning towards KYB or QA1. Interested to know what others use.
Pic added for reference. Typically I would also have 2 dirt bikes in the box adding more weight.
**Running a 3/3 drop with Air Lift helper bags.
This has been what I've been doing so far. Wasn't sure if a bit more money would net the same results....I'm running the cheap Belltech i think street performer shocks,and haven't had to replace them yet. You're probably better off buying cheaper shocks and replacing them every year or 2 Andrew.
I’ve had two sets of rear QA1 shocks, absolutely loved the performance and responsiveness, they are worth every penny- in a warm climate.....Wanted to pose a question to the lowered 4x4 crew.
Any recommendations for rear shocks? I've toasted my second set of GF drop shocks.
Because my truck is a daily driver and tow rig I'm looking for something different than the drag guys. Leaning towards KYB or QA1. Interested to know what others use.
Pic added for reference. Typically I would also have 2 dirt bikes in the box adding more weight.
**Running a 3/3 drop with Air Lift helper bags.
Thanks for this. Clearly the QA1's are not for me. Our winters would destroy those.I’ve had two sets of rear QA1 shocks, absolutely loved the performance and responsiveness, they are worth every penny- in a warm climate.....
I don’t think they are very tolerate to a cold weather climate- anything sustained around-10F/-23C. Both sets lost all their fluid in a short time
One set lasted about a year, getting progressively worse, ending with both shocks puking all over my driveway
2nd set on a different truck- a little bit more dramatic- one shock split into two pieces- barely a month old.
Granted weather was -25C plus
QA1 even recommends that a garaged parked car over the winter should have its shocks removed and brought inside to a warm place
I’ve been happy with off-the-shelf, single adjustable Rancho RS9000’s sized for a 4” drop on the rear.
The Rancho’s have lasted well, showing no evidence of leakage or any other issues, however not as well performing/responsive as the QA1’s