magicbus
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This setup is on a 2005 Yukon XL with a DJM 3/5 drop with upper and lower control arms, and DJM suburban 5" drop spring.
I'm sure I may get some flack for the methods used in this install but I really don't care. I myself was hesitant to do it this way but I am cheap. I bought all four shocks for less than what two belltechs would cost.
I used Monroe sensatrac p/n 37040 (67-72 suburban/blazer) and some washers to fill the gaps since the mounting eye is 1/4" narrower than stock. I also bought new 1/2" x 3" bolts to mount.
For the front I used Monroe sensatrac p/n 37034 (80's-90's F150/bronco) I have not installed these yet.
The truck rides close to factory out back now. With the factory shock/extenders it rode hard and sat 1.5" taller in rear than it does now.
Edit: I pulled a small trailer this weekend once with some fence panels and once with a big load of fill dirt. The truck rode a little bouncy with the dirt but wasn't too bad with the 8 chain link panels. I still haven't messed with the front becuase I've been trying to get my house ready to sell. After its all said and done I think I would be happier with a slightly stiffer shock. However, I accomplished what I wanted to by dropping the rear down to just 1/2" higher than the front versus 2".
I'm sure I may get some flack for the methods used in this install but I really don't care. I myself was hesitant to do it this way but I am cheap. I bought all four shocks for less than what two belltechs would cost.
I used Monroe sensatrac p/n 37040 (67-72 suburban/blazer) and some washers to fill the gaps since the mounting eye is 1/4" narrower than stock. I also bought new 1/2" x 3" bolts to mount.
For the front I used Monroe sensatrac p/n 37034 (80's-90's F150/bronco) I have not installed these yet.
The truck rides close to factory out back now. With the factory shock/extenders it rode hard and sat 1.5" taller in rear than it does now.
Edit: I pulled a small trailer this weekend once with some fence panels and once with a big load of fill dirt. The truck rode a little bouncy with the dirt but wasn't too bad with the 8 chain link panels. I still haven't messed with the front becuase I've been trying to get my house ready to sell. After its all said and done I think I would be happier with a slightly stiffer shock. However, I accomplished what I wanted to by dropping the rear down to just 1/2" higher than the front versus 2".
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