How much would the ass end drop down with it dead center? Like just for cruising?Quote:
Originally Posted by DBTBSS
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How much would the ass end drop down with it dead center? Like just for cruising?Quote:
Originally Posted by DBTBSS
Get rid of the tricycle tires and put some 305+ on the back.
How tall are 305+ on my 16's? Diameter wise?Quote:
Originally Posted by SCIV
i have bought shocks from these guys and they are the best for dropped trucks. I love them on my wifes Colorado. Not that it needs to hook like yours but they
are really good shocks.
Doetsch Shocks and Suspension Lift and Lowering Kits
Like Red said, you'd move more weight over to the back/right side of your truck. with a full tank you might sit 1/2 an inch lower in the back but that all depends on how soft it is back there now? just put a stiffer shock back there but, I'd be willing to bet the angle of your shocks right now(because of how low you are) are angled so bad they aren't doing any good anyways. Your basically riding on your leaf springs and that's it. shock angle from mount to mount is very important.Quote:
Originally Posted by duckysbht
You need to get as much weight off the front as possible and any needed weight (battery, etc.) moved to the rear.
Weight transfer is the biggest thing to keeping traction, at launch its mainly just a tire and weight transfer issue, BUT once your full boost hits you are already moving so you dont have the instant transfer that will plant the tires. At that point its really a suspension game, you need that rear axle wanting to push its self into the ground.
what does your rear suspension consist of?? Does the drop use new springs or is it just drop brackets?? Usually drop springs are softer which will cause more axle wrap, axle wrap=loss of traction.
Now if you just have a slight traction problem im sure moving some weight around and a different shock setup will help but in your situation IMHO its suspension.
How can I correct the angle of the shock? Because you are right, they are at a good angle in the back.Quote:
Originally Posted by DBTBSS
LOL...when I read the title "Ideas on hooking," the first thing that came to mind was to say, "Ask Kurt's mom." But then I quickly realized you were talking about traction issues, not whoring abilities.
Anyway, since Caltracs are out of the question, what about some long bars? I know that they do hang pretty low, and considering your drop, is it worth it?
Yeah, do the battery in back, fill you tank FULL of gas before you get to the strip, get a tight (Yank) 3200 stall, and get the slicks really warm before you launch. Short of tubbing the rear end, doing a Ford 9", and 4-linking it--that is all you can really do with your current suspension setup...
Relocate the upper and lower shock mounts.Quote:
Originally Posted by duckysbht
its not that caltracs are out of the question, I just wanna do the easy stuff firstQuote:
Originally Posted by txarkitekt