Lowered 4x4 Rear Shocks
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This truck is mostly used on the highway, rarely does it see a gravel road, the clearance it had was a lot more than I'd ever need. I wanted better fuel economy and better handling, so it seemed practical to bring the truck closer to the ground. Not to mention, it would make my quad easier to load.
The winters get bad enough around here to require a 4wd, also need it for some places I ride.
The truck isn't slammed, it looks like a tall 2wd. The front is now about 1/2" lower than it was in this pic.
The winters get bad enough around here to require a 4wd, also need it for some places I ride.
The truck isn't slammed, it looks like a tall 2wd. The front is now about 1/2" lower than it was in this pic.
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How did you lower your rear end? I just used a shorter block on mine ...lowered it about an inch and a half. Leveled it out and made it ride a lot better. I know several other people around me that have done the same. I also did the same on a 2wd I had years ago.
How did you lower your rear end? I just used a shorter block on mine ...lowered it about an inch and a half. Leveled it out and made it ride a lot better. I know several other people around me that have done the same. I also did the same on a 2wd I had years ago.
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Took a trip last weekend, gained 1.5mpg on E-85. I haven't tested gasoline yet, I expect it to be over a 2mpg gain based on the results on corn. My ultimate goal is 25mpg hwy, if the 2mpg estimate proves to be correct, than I've achieved my goal.
Truck turns in much quicker, handles much flatter and it takes noticeably less throttle to maintain freeway speeds.
Truck turns in much quicker, handles much flatter and it takes noticeably less throttle to maintain freeway speeds.
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Clean truck and a lowered 4x4, nice idea actually.
As far as the shocks go… sounds like you need a shorter bodied shock or a relocation of the existing mounts. (IMHO…)
I would just replace the shocks.
Once you determine the longest & shortest measurement of your suspension and maybe the static measurements contact a shock manufacturer and talk to there tech people.
Off-Road Warehouse has some decent shock people there, maybe they can help.
luck and interesting idea this lowered 4x4.
As far as the shocks go… sounds like you need a shorter bodied shock or a relocation of the existing mounts. (IMHO…)
I would just replace the shocks.
Once you determine the longest & shortest measurement of your suspension and maybe the static measurements contact a shock manufacturer and talk to there tech people.
Off-Road Warehouse has some decent shock people there, maybe they can help.
luck and interesting idea this lowered 4x4.
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I found a bunch of shock specifications and it looks like the 2wd shock is going to be my best bet. The only other shock that would work better dimensionally is a F-350 Superduty rear shock, however I think the truck would ride like crap with those shocks due to valving.
FWIW---The rear of the truck is 33" to the wheel well, front is 32".
FWIW---The rear of the truck is 33" to the wheel well, front is 32".
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Took a trip last weekend, gained 1.5mpg on E-85. I haven't tested gasoline yet, I expect it to be over a 2mpg gain based on the results on corn. My ultimate goal is 25mpg hwy, if the 2mpg estimate proves to be correct, than I've achieved my goal.
Truck turns in much quicker, handles much flatter and it takes noticeably less throttle to maintain freeway speeds.
Truck turns in much quicker, handles much flatter and it takes noticeably less throttle to maintain freeway speeds.
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Personally, I've just been running some Edelbrock Performer shocks for over 2 years now after removing the rear blocks from my 2007. They said they were made for my 4wd Sport, but they did seem a bit shorter when I put them on. Like you said, it's not going to be running off-road, so what's the odds you actually need 3 inches of travel (at any speed).
Also, glad to see people still rag on people trying lower a 4wd.
Also, glad to see people still rag on people trying lower a 4wd.
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Personally, I've just been running some Edelbrock Performer shocks for over 2 years now after removing the rear blocks from my 2007. They said they were made for my 4wd Sport, but they did seem a bit shorter when I put them on. Like you said, it's not going to be running off-road, so what's the odds you actually need 3 inches of travel (at any speed).
Also, glad to see people still rag on people trying lower a 4wd.
Also, glad to see people still rag on people trying lower a 4wd.