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Old 07-20-2008, 04:15 PM
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Default Re: Why most spacer lifts are bad....

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Originally Posted by TundraSkyline View Post
Get the coilovers- they are well, well-worth the $. I installed a spacer lift on a Saturday and replaced them with IVDs on Tuesday. I really wished I learned before I installed the spacer what I learned the day after I did.
I drive on southern Ca freeways 90% but shoot around off road trails, camp, etc. Driving what I think is my great truck over large speed bumps made me feel like I had a POS. The springs were preloaded so much the shocks reacted like pogo sticks and finished off with a nice collision between the spring and knuckle. Hearing that noise and understanding why it was happening really got to me.
Going over the same speed bumps at 20 with IVDs is no problem. And I'm adding UCAs this weekend so it'll be even no-problemer! The significantly noticeable improvement in on & off-road handling totally outweighs the slightly firmer ride. The crappy part is the right way really does include UCAs so you get use of full susp. travel & the thing'll drive in a straight line.

Can you do some translating on this for me? I am pretty new to the whole suspension setup, and looking to level the front of my 2006 DC..Not too certain on the whole spacer deal..Any links, PM's would be great!!!
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