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Forum: Suspension TECH 09-05-2024, 09:17 PM
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Posted By HWYSTR455
I get it, 'irregular' roads, as in not smooth. ...

I get it, 'irregular' roads, as in not smooth.

There is a suspension 'effect' called the 'washboard effect', and basically, if the suspension is too rigid, the tire will skip from peak to peak of...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-05-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,821
Posted By HWYSTR455
Ditch the springs and shocks and it will be much...

Ditch the springs and shocks and it will be much better.

What do you mean 'on uneven pavement'? Does it wander?


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Forum: Suspension TECH 09-02-2024, 06:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,821
Posted By HWYSTR455
Wait, so you put truck springs on it and you're...

Wait, so you put truck springs on it and you're complaining it rides like a truck?

People who recommend those generic 'wagon' springs are making the 101 mistake, and have a limited understanding...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-30-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,821
Posted By HWYSTR455
Try the QA1 stocker star ones, that's a...

Try the QA1 stocker star ones, that's a considerable step up from the Bilsteins and about the same price.

Once you experience good shocks you will never go back.

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Forum: Suspension TECH 08-30-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,821
Posted By HWYSTR455
Frame braces won't increase ride harshness. ...

Frame braces won't increase ride harshness.

You just need better shocks. Not sure how good the AC Delco ones are, but since they are for an older model, I doubt they're very good.

Bare minimum...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-30-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,821
Posted By HWYSTR455
Contrary to popular belief, poly bushings don't...

Contrary to popular belief, poly bushings don't increase 'harshness' by even a slight noticeable amount. And, ride 'quality' is more of an subjective opinion than a science.

I would be looking at...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-30-2024, 06:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,821
Posted By HWYSTR455
You can lube the bushings, but just so all are...

You can lube the bushings, but just so all are clear, what does the 'noise' sound like?

And what brand are the bushings? Energy Suspension ones are impregnated with graphite, or at least used to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-29-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,821
Posted By HWYSTR455
Pretty sure you only need to tighten the front at...

Pretty sure you only need to tighten the front at ride height, and only when using OE bushings. Those bushings have 'teeth' on them that grab the frame tabs and provide a certain amount of...
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