Sport truck suspension

I've been getting interested in autocross, and all I've got is a truck. After searching, I can't find anything on the forum about it auto crossing the truck. What I've learned is it would be classed H-stock a catch all class basically. So I know I can cross it. Being it pass tech inspection, which it will.

Suspension is what I'm really wondering about. As of now its lowered, 2" in front, and 2" in back (not too sure about rear). I'm looking at a sway bar for the front, possibly for rear too, and dropping the rear probably 2" more.

What I would like is firmer, with very little to almost no body roll (if even possible with 5000 lbs flying around). Its the dd so can't beat me up every time I drive it.

So what options are there? Not as far as just getting all the suspension reworked, I'm on a tight budget (but who isn't).

Expensive but wondering about coilover too, what does that involve? Or can you change from leaves to coilover fairly easy?

I know I would be one of the very few if only truck crossing around here.. but hey gotta be different!

Try this link, it might help you out. 2004 Chevy Silverado - Modified Truck, Custom Truck - GM High-Tech

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Originally Posted by gmc6

Try this link, it might help you out. 2004 Chevy Silverado - Modified Truck, Custom Truck - GM High-Tech

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I built my truck after seeing this article. The best mod is the hotchkis sway bars. They are great. Best 500 spent on the suspension by far. My truck handles so good it isnt even funny. Another must mod is brakes.

I would start with an airride suspension kit so you can tweak it quickly at and on the track to get it to handle best. Get some good sway bars and adjustable shocks. Pony up for some super sticky tires such as the Nitto 555Rs.

In the article, they called it a 325 awd wtf???

It's 325 cubic inches and they're confused about the difference between an AWD transfer case and an NP8 transfer case with the AUTO setting.

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Originally Posted by GasGuzzler

It's 325 cubic inches and they're confused about the difference between an AWD transfer case and an NP8 transfer case with the AUTO setting.

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I know, I was just stating that they dont know what they are talking about. I never believe what Magazine's say.

Hahaha, yep. Both of mine feel like they'll flip over if I turn too quickly yet I cannot follow magazine instructions....for good reason.

Thanks that article let me know what I needed. Cash flow starts again in a few weeks. Will have to do the sway bars, and drop the bed 2" more.

On the bed its been lowered 2" already. Gotta search on getting 4 inch drop.

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Originally Posted by mnc2fan

Thanks that article let me know what I needed. Cash flow starts again in a few weeks. Will have to do the sway bars, and drop the bed 2" more.

On the bed its been lowered 2" already. Gotta search on getting 4 inch drop.

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AND........ ALOT of guys run Edelbrock IAS shocks all the way around ..... I have had them on my truck for 4 years and they feel brand new !! yes they are expensive at first.... around 80.00 each....... but i know a guy that might have a complete set front and back for 100.00 or so....:doofus:

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Originally Posted by casey23

AND........ ALOT of guys run Edelbrock IAS shocks all the way around ..... I have had them on my truck for 4 years and they feel brand new !! yes they are expensive at first.... around 80.00 each....... but i know a guy that might have a complete set front and back for 100.00 or so....:doofus:

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So who may this person be with a complete set for $100 or so. I'm interested :hyper2:

Also those edelbrock ias, do they depend on ride height? Being mine will be 2/4 drop?

From what I'm grabbing about doing 4 inch in the back is, example djm hanger/shackle kit. Would that be right?

One thing about sway bars too. Hellwig front and rear total $395, or $130 more for hotchkis. Whats the difference with those two? Or is it pretty much name recognition

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Originally Posted by mnc2fan

So who may this person be with a complete set for $100 or so. I'm interested :hyper2:

Also those edelbrock ias, do they depend on ride height? Being mine will be 2/4 drop?

From what I'm grabbing about doing 4 inch in the back is, example djm hanger/shackle kit. Would that be right?

One thing about sway bars too. Hellwig front and rear total $395, or $130 more for hotchkis. Whats the difference with those two? Or is it pretty much name recognition

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This was my truck dropped 3/5 with 18x10 and 18x8 wheels..... Beltech spindles/springs in front and Shackle and hanger in rear... I didnt even have the Sway bars and truck was bad ass... http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/SANY0342.jpg

I like that look! What size tires are those? 18s are what I'm looking to get. With all the sand bags and snow in the bed, sits just the way I'm looking. Do you ever have any problems with it being that low?