well iv been into building prerunners for years but now i finally have the money to have a nice tow rig and a prerunner as a toy. i have a 2007 classic silverado crew cab.
just installed a flip kit in the rear with the supplied c notch, and shocks. but the shocks are wayyyyy too soft. I need some help on choosing a stiffer shock. I dont want it extremely stiff but i need to be able to put a jetski or two in the bed without having the truck slam the floor.
thanks!
You don't need shocks, you need air bags of some sorts.
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definitely ^
nope shocks are upside down haha! that was the first and last time any of my trucks are going to a shop for anything.
How would shocks being upside down affect the ride? If anything I think it would improve it by having less unsprung weight.Originally Posted by longtravelsilverado
2002 ECSB 2WD 5.3
1995 Formula Firebird 383 LT1
1984 Camaro 408 SBC
Most sports require one ball, motocross requires two.
Racing isn't a matter of life and death, it's much more important than that.
Monotubes like Bilsteins can be mounted upside down. Cheap twin tubes like most shocks included with lowering or lift kits cannot be mounted upside down. They have an air (or nitrogen gas) pocket in them, and when mounting them upside down the piston can become uncovered from the oil, creating a dead spot, and eventually prematurely wearing the shock.
2001 GMC Sierra SL ECSB - Project
2012 Honda Civic Si - DD
2009 GMC Sierra SLT ECSB - Sold
LOL, too funny. Maybe you should take it to the shop more often.Assist bags are still great to have so you can use the truck like a truck.
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Pics of said prerunners?
- 5.3 Stock Internals - Cal Speed Stainless LT's - 18" Magnaflow - K&N Drop In - Airaid Intake Tube - Nelson Tune -
Shopping List
- Cam - 3200 Circle D Stall - 10" King Coilover Shocks - 16" King Reservoir Shocks - FG front Fenders - 17" Methods -
I don't know what you're running but a lot of people like Belltech Street Performance shocks. Agreed with Greg, get a set of helper bags since it sounds like you're going to be towing a lot. McGaughy's makes a nice set.
2001 GMC Sierra SL ECSB - Project
2012 Honda Civic Si - DD
2009 GMC Sierra SLT ECSB - Sold
turbomic on here just bought my latest silverado
heres some pictures
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