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The electric clip on the air ride? Sorry I don't follow...
Mike's 2013 Tahoe Build
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He want you to disconnect the sensor for the shocks and tell him how it rides. He usually also says to tape it up in case of moisture. He's been experimenting with it for awhile seeing if people like the ride better unplugged. I'm sure he has something up his sleeve.
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Rear autoride shocks there is a clip up top. Pop it off and start the truck up and go for a ride. See what you think of the ride. You can click of the service suspension system light on the dash and just take it for a roll. IM just getting feedback from others so see if I can do what im planning with the programming.
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BTW talking about rake heres my driveway and body shifts over and no bag rubbing issues
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BTW talking about rake heres my driveway and body shifts over and no bag rubbing issues
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Will removing the clip basically prevent the bags from airing up? Would this basically let me see how low it could go if I shortened the links? And let me feel how it would ride with no air in the bags?
Do these air shocks really make for a better ride over the standard shocks, it seems to me it would make it rougher.
Do these air shocks really make for a better ride over the standard shocks, it seems to me it would make it rougher.
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no its not the cap where the air comes in its the electrical harness that plugs in to the top of the shock. Shortening the links will let air out of the bags also but you will be on the stops so will ride harsh due to limited travel.
Autoride shocks are a nice ride especailly when you tow or have 6 people in the truck and its lowered.
Autoride shocks are a nice ride especailly when you tow or have 6 people in the truck and its lowered.
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So what does unplugging it do?
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I've been in autoride trucks and non autoride trucks and my own with the custom suspension and nothing beets autoride in my own opinion.
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By unplugging it you get rid of the dampening feature. Sounds like its bad but just take it for a ride. There is a reason aftermarket places keep the air lifting function but get rid of the automatic valving control.
But if your bottoming out already now no use doing it until you cut the bracket off the frame
But if your bottoming out already now no use doing it until you cut the bracket off the frame
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Welcome and very nice start.. looking forward to seeing what it looks like with the rims on.
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Did the free travel mod on the passenger side tonight. Man, that is a lot of work. Ended up using a 4-1/2" grinder with a cutoff disc, grinding disc, and then cleaned it up a little with a flap wheel. Then hit it with some black semigloss. I was originally hoping to clean it up completely by grinding the welds smooth, but it's just too much work for something I'll never see and I don't think it looks that bad the way it is. I plan to tackle the drivers side in the morning. Probably going to be more of a challenge because of the gas tank.
Here's a pic of the passenger side.
There is something so wrong about taking a grinder to the frame of a vehicle with less than 500 miles on it. But yet it feels so right!
I haven't even made the first payment on it yet. LOL!
I'm going to swap out the bolts for the larger grade 8 like Tony recommends while I've got it all back apart. Forgot about it when I did the original install on Tuesday.
Anybody know the drill and tap size for the shorty bumpstop that comes with Tony's kit? As I don't see how I would ever get the nut on the backside. I need to pick up a tap while I am out getting the bolts.
Emailed the guy I bought the wheels from on ebay. He said he was delayed with the powder coating and shipping because of the holidays. The delivery company was supposed to pick them up at his shop this evening. Modesto, Ca. to Bumf**k, VA., probably another week.
Here's a pic of the passenger side.
There is something so wrong about taking a grinder to the frame of a vehicle with less than 500 miles on it. But yet it feels so right!
I haven't even made the first payment on it yet. LOL!I'm going to swap out the bolts for the larger grade 8 like Tony recommends while I've got it all back apart. Forgot about it when I did the original install on Tuesday.
Anybody know the drill and tap size for the shorty bumpstop that comes with Tony's kit? As I don't see how I would ever get the nut on the backside. I need to pick up a tap while I am out getting the bolts.
Emailed the guy I bought the wheels from on ebay. He said he was delayed with the powder coating and shipping because of the holidays. The delivery company was supposed to pick them up at his shop this evening. Modesto, Ca. to Bumf**k, VA., probably another week.
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