Boomer73
Boom Boom
I would highly recommend installing a larger set of sway bars (I prefer the eibach 35mm front and 32mm rear) as well as shorter end links for the rear sway bar.
I'm going to do the the sway bar. Not sure which brand yet. The DJM hardware kit has shorter end links. That helped some, but not enough obviously.
As far as the bumpsteer is concerned installing some heim'd tie rods and a steering stabilizer are the best methods for reducing the steering issue but remember, these trucks are quite nose-heavy and the torsion bar front suspension isn't designed for excellent handling characteristics.
Unlike a FWD car, I believe the source of the bump steer is the vehicle shifting momentarily as the drive/rear wheels encounters a bump and the shift is just transmitted forward. I'm skeptical that a steering damper will actually correct this. I agree that the forward weight bias makes this worse. It seems to me that if rear end problem can be solved, most of the bump steer would be eliminated.
I would also suggest installing some airlift helper bags as they will drastically increase the ride quality as well as towing capability. Z71 Tahoe front bumpstops (gm part # 15153959) are also an excellent addition to improve ride quality. These torsion bar ifs trucks have no natural rebound like a well-designed coil spring suspension or even leaves so an excellent dampener in conjunction with a stiffer jounce stop will make the suspension much more responsive (though you are limiting the amount of travel from the front suspension).
The bags I will definitely look in to. My bumpstop mounts are gone so how do you suggest mounting?
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Im trying to figure out what kit you bought from me for $900 dollars forgot exactly what you got from me?
It was $765 for everything but the hardware kit. Hardware kit was the second purchase and was $135. I believe you price matched on that one.