Gen2 ride leveling

[The Macf]

Just get a lift kit.

 

[Bulletnjm]

Put it on bags and lay it on the frame

 

[ScorchedEarth]

Think im going to try the rpg shackles first, why not add something that provides a lil extra function ASWELL as help make the truck look better...

guessing its going to be awhile before someone comes out with some new springs for the front coilovers
just goto ff the phone with RPG, they have the shackles ready to ship, just need the damm truck to put em on!!!

 

[Aaron]

Think im going to try the rpg shackles first, why not add something that provides a lil extra function ASWELL as help make the truck look better...

guessing its going to be awhile before someone comes out with some new springs for the front coilovers
just goto ff the phone with RPG, they have the shackles ready to ship, just need the damm truck to put em on!!!

One thing to be aware of is you'll be sacrificing compression travel in the rear to gain that increased droop travel and the 1" drop to level it. I can't remember what the rear suspension travel is, but i'd bet you've got 4-5" of compression travel at ride height, so just know if you run it hard you'll be hitting the bumpstops a bit more.

 

[ScorchedEarth]

good to know, guess il be putting the rpg stage 2 rear suspension with 3.0 bumpstops on my christmas list

 

[crash457]

Seems more like a topic for the Suspension forum....

 

[Aaron]

I've got that kit on my Gen1 and honestly a bumpstop kit should be priority #1 if you're gonna go run offroad. I had a 6-8" gravel bar in a wash ruin my day and bend my frame. Compression travel at ride height isn't that much and all you need to do is find a bump that will exceed that available travel and bang, you're into the bumpstops and the frame with the axle.

That's why jumps don't bend frames unless they are extreme. You get to use all of that advertised travel to allow the shock to slow the axle down. Whereas that seemingly small bump in a wash will bend your frame because you're working with less than half the travel left.

If you're set on RPG, just call and have a chat with Corey, he's super knowledgeable and he'll make sure you're setup right.

 

[Stickman89]

I've got that kit on my Gen1 and honestly a bumpstop kit should be priority #1 if you're gonna go run offroad. I had a 6-8" gravel bar in a wash ruin my day and bend my frame. Compression travel at ride height isn't that much and all you need to do is find a bump that will exceed that available travel and bang, you're into the bumpstops and the frame with the axle.

That's why jumps don't bend frames unless they are extreme. You get to use all of that advertised travel to allow the shock to slow the axle down. Whereas that seemingly small bump in a wash will bend your frame because you're working with less than half the travel left.

If you're set on RPG, just call and have a chat with Corey, he's super knowledgeable and he'll make sure you're setup right.

Yeah I picked up leaf springs from rpg one time they didn't stand behind the sagging like shit and riding on bump stops so F there gear for my next truck.


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