
Also, maybe it's just me, but I can tell that the truck acts differently with the track in the rear widened by 4". I didn't think I would even notice, but you can tell!
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What difference did you notice?Mat73GNZ wrote:... I can tell that the truck acts differently with the track in the rear widened by 4". I didn't think I would even notice, but you can tell!...
I wouldn't worry about thatwamason wrote:...Now if you had 5"+ spacers on, I'd be a little concerned with lugs breaking or something like that.
Yes, same here, it feels more stable. I don't think it was in my head though, because you can tell when you make a turn and when you hit a bump, the truck doesn't wallow as much, which is odd considering that the spacers would have little if any noticable affect on the suspension. Also, the vibrations felt through the chassis from suspension movements after hitting a bump feels a bit different. After a while you become 'in-tune' with your truck and you can, well... just tell. I turned up the music really loud to eliminate me hearing something and expecting it to happen and drove down a crappy road (lots of them here in Wisconsin) and you actually can tell a difference.HenryJ wrote:What difference did you notice?
Mine seems a bit more stable, but that may just be psychological?
Well it should have an effect on the suspension, but it is still hard to belive that such a small change would even be noticeable.Mat73GNZ wrote:...Yes, same here, it feels more stable. I don't think it was in my head though, because you can tell when you make a turn and when you hit a bump, the truck doesn't wallow as much, which is odd considering that the spacers would have little if any noticable affect on the suspension....
Yes, and no. The engine is in my garage under the bench and it sits out in "the sand pit" now, it was fun - The Turbid Necromancer I still keep a few of the trophies out in the garage to look atMat73GNZ wrote:...Also, do you have a mud drag vehicle?...
Brule, does this mean that those who use the Boise springs to equal out the TB crank don't experience this problem? I do a lot of towing whether it is firewood, projects, or my trailer and ATV.HenryJ wrote:Towing exerts an extra side load to the body and frame. The problems with extended shackles show up when towing. The axle tends to move to the side on the turns and the driveshaft will rub the fuel tank. Those with the fuel tank shield will have less clearance and more problems. This has not been a problem for those without extended shackles.