Still bottoms out on 2/3 drop with 2" spacers...

[Blazed]

well maybe i did cut the bumpstops to short and with the new ones it will worl out.

Just get a set of belltech or pedders bump stops.
The pedders are probably easier to get ahold of because they are right on the pedders USA site

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https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au/peddersusa/default.aspx?ProdCode=4364

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http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/d...topQQ20012010QQB264925.html?apwcid=productads

scratch that hear are the belltech ones for cheaper as a pair.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Ok tony, will do that tomorrow when I get a chance.. how do I check for pressure once disconnected?..... Also did u ever find those bumbstops?

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I have some bumpstops at this point im wondering if the shocks in rear are done causing the issue. at 2 inch level shouldn't be just bottoming out all the time. Well figure it out. Pull the shocks out and see how much pressure is behind the rear while pushing up.

 

[lynxnova]

Ok will do... Thanks.

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[Goodinblack]

I think the springs are to soft myself especially for anyone hauling anything but I am glad I have auto on mine

Progressive drop springs are not good for towing. This is known.

X2 on both stements.

Lowering spring are NOT good for towing or hauling heavy loads in the truck. I found it impossible.

@ LynxNova.......If you do not have AutoRide, you NEED Airbags.

Throwing parts at it like shocks and hardware kits will NOT help. The bottoming out issue will continue.

BellTech Springs are too weak for a fully loaded truck. They are PERFECT with Auto Ride.

I am not making this up, I have been there.

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[Andrew2944r]

Even with autoride I plan on adding some more support to mine and add some extra bags.

 

[Goodinblack]

Whatever you do, stay away from the max PSI at 35 lbs.

I blew my bag fully loaded.

I posted it on my build thread.

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Even with autoride I plan on adding some more support to mine and add some extra bags.

The springs are just so weak that it is needed. In your case when you take away strength away from the springs, the AutoRide compensates.

The problem is when it does that though, it put more stress on the shocks themselves, and the brackets that mounts the shocks.

Anyone who "seriously" tows...........not dirt bikes or small crap.......but seriously tows, will HATE lowering springs.

This is IMHO, but be forewarned.

Also, at 30 PSI and a full load the ride is harsh.

I don't care what anyone says, to me....even on 20's, it is harsh.

 

[Blazed]

Whatever you do, stay away from the max PSI at 35 lbs.

I blew my bag fully loaded.

I posted it on my build thread.

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The springs are just so weak that it is needed. In your case when you take away strength away from the springs, the AutoRide compensates.

The problem is when it does that though, it put more stress on the shocks themselves, and the brackets that mounts the shocks.

Anyone who "seriously" tows...........not dirt bikes or small crap.......but seriously tows, will HATE lowering springs.

This is IMHO, but be forewarned.

Also, at 30 PSI and a full load the ride is harsh.

I don't care what anyone says, to me....even on 20's, it is harsh.

That's those shocks your feeling

 

[Andrew2944r]

I will have around 2000 lbs of audio in the rear of the Tahoe so the shocks and springs are going to need some extra help.

 

[Blazed]

You are gonna need more than a little help.

 

[Andrew2944r]

Being autoride with the added helper bags it should do just fine. I hope anyways, lol