keeping autoride

[wheatswake]

i have read all the threads and have decided on a few things but have not decided on some others. first off i do not want to remove/replace/change out my autoride suspension. with that said i will be going with some Mc 2" drop spindles up front. now i need to decide what springs to use to get an even drop and still be able to tow a heavy load. i did read pedders is not made for towing. i will be doing bump stops,shock extenders, eibach sway bar, bushing upgrade,autoride links, and i also like the djm endlinks,relocator brackets. any other info on rear springs concerning load cap./ride/working with all other rear end upgraded components mentioned would be great.

 

[Modded]

Hey your the guy I talked to from Houston about spindles a couple weeks back right?
Well you do not need the sway bar relocators or trailing arm relocators.
Here is what I suggest you get:
1. http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.as...ults_trigger=&partfamilyid=2065&partid=525660
2. Belltech 6651 Shock extenders
3. Airlift 1000 bags for towing:http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.a...ing&canned_results_trigger=&partfamilyid=2163

Ask DJMDIRECT on here for the Belltech 1 & 2 parts above for a good price, then ask Tim the McGaughys vendor on here for the spindles.
All of this stuff should be nothing over $580 total!

 

[Conor]

I am in the same boat, I have heard Belltech is the way to go if you need to tow

 

[Modded]

Yeah Conor then you should go the same route, DJM can be towed with too.
Also Conor since I don't think you have Autoride, you can go the full 4" instead of 3.5" like Wheats, my 3/5 pics in 2-3 day will convince you

 

[wheatswake]

do i need bags if i got autoride/leveling shocks? wouldn't the air shocks do the same as bags? why don't i need the sway/arm relocators? what about sway bar end links? do you think the belltechs will hold up the best for towing? is the only place to get endlinks and relocators through DJM rear kits? did you get rid of your spindles? can i ask another question? lol if not sold and you are gonna make the houston truck meet i will buy them from you then.

 

[Modded]

Yeah you can still use bags even with Autoride, and yes they pretty much do the same thing but the bags will add extra comfort when towing, after thinking about it, I say skip the helper bags.
You don't sway arm relocators or sway bar end lins because you are only being dropped 3.5" out back, at that amount they are unnecessary. Even at 5" drops like mine, they still are unnecessary.
The Belltech will hold up good for towing and comfort so I say get them. Yeah the only place to get that rear stuff is through DJM. Yeah I got rid of my spindles and have already bought another set, they are going on the day my truck gets out the body shop.
Haha please ask more questions.
I doubt I will make that meet, its far too out from my college town to justify 10 hours of driving.

 

[wheatswake]

thanks man yeah i thought helper bags with air shocks was maybe overkill do you suggest trailing arm relocators?

 

[Modded]

Nope I don't suggest trailing arm relocators unless you are getting driveline vibration (happens sometimes, but not much, to people who drop).
I ran my 5" drop for 2 months before installing the t-arm relocators for the hell of it, I had 0 issues before or aftter.

 

[07warwagon]

if you decide to get rid of your autoride I am in need of a rear air compressor and would definately be willing to take it off your hands

 

[thalacy12]

Here's an autoride related question for you guys that have or had it. I wanted to put an SLP dual kit on my Tahoe but b/c of the autoride I was told no dual outlet kit would fit so I've gone w/ a Billy Boat dual pipe kit that has the single side outlet. Anyone tried to relocate the compressor since it sits right behind the rear driver side tire????