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- Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:03 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 6"Superlift Fitment Trouble
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2045
GeorgeBlazah is correct, Grizz's problems stems from a hole control point tolerance. This spurred an inquire into the issue where it was discovered one of the pinning processes in the welding phase of construction was not corrected adhered to. This has now been corrected both in components on the sh...
- Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:16 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 6"Superlift Fitment Trouble
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2045
Hello All, KB did write me this weekend and while I will do everything possible to get his problem addressed, his dilemma brings to light a situation that may be of help to anyone with a problem in the future. When you have a problem such as KB's it is understandable that you would like an answer im...
- Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:38 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Superlift 6" kit is out, your feedback?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2582
Good Day Gentlemen, "coreylubahn"-With the prescribed offset & tire size there can be a minor rubbing issue at the rear lower corner of the body only in extreme compression situations. On K-Customs truck we removed @1/2" of material diagonally from the lower outer skin. This amount is so minor, it i...
- Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:18 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Superlift 6" kit is out, your feedback?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2582
Hello, Jeffc-Since my domain is the Engineering Dept, I can't answer your question concerning the web site. I can and will pass along your very valid question to the proper personal. Jeggers_ The last version of the lower shock bracket will consist of two pieces. These are assembled in a manor so as...
- Thu Jan 13, 2005 9:15 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Superlift 6" kit is out, your feedback?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2582
Hello, Jeff, I will address each point of interest you named as best I can. Item 1: Part numbering error on Pg. 11 Answer: You are correct! As you know there are many numbers contained in this kit. Hardware lists are scrutinized several times by several different people in efforts to eliminate any i...
- Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:05 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Superlift 6" kit is out, your feedback?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2582
Hello, Jeffc; thank you for taking the time to give your constructive observations. I will address each of your points, but it will require some leg work on my end. Could you give me the part number you found to be incorrect in the instructions. This will shorten my data research time. Quickbiker; t...
- Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:48 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Superlift 6" kit is out, your feedback?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2582
Superlift 6" kit is out, your feedback?
Good Day Gentlemen, Superlift has been shipping it's new S-10 kit for some time now and I see where some of you have purchased and even installed your kits. One reason for my post today is to give project updates, that you may not be aware of. Due to the age of the S-10 and it's variants, some data ...
- Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:46 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: superlift install
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5590
Hello, Without requiring removal of material from the upper control arm's inner fascia, the shock absorber's operating box is excessively limited. Only when using certain cylinders have we experienced minor rubbing of the shock's upper body against the frame. I have designed new shock brackets addre...
- Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:00 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 6" superlift arrived today!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 661
Jeffc, You are very welcome. :D I would suggest you take time to read the instructions, twice, prior to begining your installation process. This kit is complex and tolerances are tight. The instructions are explicit and if followed should serve to make your install trouble free. I feel confident you...
- Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:23 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: SUPERLIFT
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1821
jeffc As f9k9 stated, problems with outsourced suppliers have proven to be a delay in getting S-10 kits to the dealers. I personally checked the shipping agenda this morning and kits will be leaving either today or tomorrow, without fail. I do not know where you ordered your kit, so I cannot state a...
- Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:52 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: SUPERLIFT
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1821
- Wed Oct 20, 2004 9:00 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: superlift kit release date?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 10262
Hello, As SEMA quickly approaches, little time is available for surfing forums but I know you are anxious to have a "qualified" update from Superlift. You asked for it, here it is... New S-10 brackets are on the shelves "now". However shipping has been delayed due to shock availability. The S-10 pla...
- Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:42 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: superlift kit release date?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 10262
Superlift's new S-10-6" kit has been released for production. Parts should be arriving at dealers with the next 4-5 weeks. Superlift will be making a formal announcement any day now, but since I have been reading this site for the past few months, I thought I would give you an official word. The kit...
- Thu Apr 22, 2004 9:28 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
- Replies: 257
- Views: 35975
A brief update on the S-10/Sonoma platform project: 1. Test vehicle is currently undergoing test procedures. 2. Initial ride/handling characteristics are good. 3. Initial system installation, fit and alignment is good. We are pleased with our evaluation to this point but ,prior to production kits be...
- Thu Mar 25, 2004 11:59 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
- Replies: 257
- Views: 35975
Good evening gentlemen, I have not been able to post due to time restraints at this point in the S-10 project. However, KCustom did post my last letter to him with information regarding current project status. I hope this quenched your thirst briefly. *Regarding the ability to return the vehicle to ...
- Fri Mar 12, 2004 7:35 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
- Replies: 257
- Views: 35975
I am the lead design engineer for the S-10/Sonoma platform. Superlift's new "f.rame I.ntegrated T.echnology: utilizes the same technology as the OE's use in designing suspension components that integrate and work with the original suspension design. This allows the suspension to retaining original g...
- Thu Mar 11, 2004 2:27 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
- Replies: 257
- Views: 35975
Superlift will indeed be releasing a 6" kit for the S-10/Sonoma. It will incorporate the new "F.I.T." series technology, that is raising the bar in suspension lift design. Initial part design is nearing completion. I cannot give a release date as there is a lot of testing, documentation, and details...