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Hi Porksodaporksoda wrote:Also I forgot to mention that I am just doing the hd coils no lift spacers. I already have the front rancho quick lift done and for the rear I am gonna do the KYB Gas-a-just shocks with the Armada HD Coils with air lift 1000's. Maybe in the future I may add the spacers but not now. I was going to order the spacers with this order but rock auto was out of stock with them.
The springs will settle maybe .5" only though. I would only recommend Armada springs if you tow or are looking for a lift. You might not need those airbags as much though.MycHo wrote:Hi Guys
I also did a refresh on my front and rear suspension.
- Front: Monroe Quickstrut (171103)
- Rear SHock: KYB gas-a-just (555057)
- rear coil: AcDelco 45H2143 (http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php ... 6840&jsn=3)
The front raised about 1/4" and handling is pretty much a fresh OEM, perfect for everyday uses.
The rear ... I selected these Armada coils to stiffen up the rear. I tow a lot.
On rock auto, there is multiple choice for rear armada coils. These are rated for 2207lb load rate. In the end, they lifted the rear 2"+.
I was expecting a 0.5" lift
As you may imagine, it was not possible to align it back within specs. Toe is OK but camber is off.
As far as handling, the rear is stiff ... more than oem coil with airbag filled at 35 psi. Also, loading the trunk have minimal effect on rear height. These coils are made strong !
I am not sure I like the rake as it is but I guess I will live with it. I will be doing near 3500km with a 4000lb+ trailer soon, can'T wait to see how it feels when properly loaded.
I agree, I don't expect it to settle too much. I didn't install my airbag back, they are useless now.Thupertrooper wrote:
The springs will settle maybe .5" only though. I would only recommend Armada springs if you tow or are looking for a lift. You might not need those airbags as much though.