Lifting the rear: Deavers vs. AAL's
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I had AAL's when my '03 was lifted and was an absolutley awful ride almost painful to go over a speed bump or whatnot. So, I ordered some deavers and they are so worth the money I didn't even need to slow down for those same speed bumps just flew right over them. They were worth every penny I paid for them, soaked every bump right up. I also ran Bilstein 5100's in the rear.
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I think for now, I am gonna do the AAL's, along with the Chevy lowering shackle, and some good shocks. Down the road I will swpa out for the Deavers, maybe in a couple months or so. Next major save up is for wheels and tires.
The Deavers we need are the DVR-F31 scroll down on this page a bit and you will see them.
http://www.kartek.com/products/truck...p/rearsusp.htm
The Deavers we need are the DVR-F31 scroll down on this page a bit and you will see them.
http://www.kartek.com/products/truck...p/rearsusp.htm
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check these guys out they have 3 different set ups to choose from
http://dixonbrosracing.com/products.php?cat=13
http://dixonbrosracing.com/products.php?cat=13
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Blocks are not a big problem unless you have a lot of torque. It's only when you get really high, or foolishly use "stacked" blocks that aren't welded that you get into real trouble with engines our size. The main advantage of blocks, other than low cost, is the generally preserve your stock ride.
If you do blocks, be sure to do James Duff traction bars. They'll help stabilize the "twist" under load that increases with taller blocks.
I would not do AAL's on a daily driver unless you have a heavier type cap in the rear that might soften the ride. Your rear end will have a hard time staying planted when the spring rate is too high. That's awful when driving offroad, and uncomfortable on road.
If you do blocks, be sure to do James Duff traction bars. They'll help stabilize the "twist" under load that increases with taller blocks.
I would not do AAL's on a daily driver unless you have a heavier type cap in the rear that might soften the ride. Your rear end will have a hard time staying planted when the spring rate is too high. That's awful when driving offroad, and uncomfortable on road.
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Originally Posted by n3elz
I would not do AAL's on a daily driver unless you have a heavier type cap in the rear that might soften the ride. Your rear end will have a hard time staying planted when the spring rate is too high. That's awful when driving offroad, and uncomfortable on road.
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Originally Posted by FoMoCoEdge
I had problems with the stock blocks, and the 4.0...
Enough rpm, and a 3.0 with 4.10's ... Blocks CAN be a problem...
Enough rpm, and a 3.0 with 4.10's ... Blocks CAN be a problem...
Enough RPM and a shock load an you can have a problem with diffs, ujoints and axles as well -- especially with a manual.
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Originally Posted by zabeard
i have aals on my daily driver and it really isnt that bad, although my plan is to remove them and get air-lift bags. all in all the AALs do the job, and the ride isnt that bad.