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88flexj · 10-16-2007, 07:25 PM

I've got a 91 3/4 ton Burban with a 350, turbo 400, 208. I lifted it for my wife (read Mall Crawler), and it rides like shit. I used the Pro Comp 6'' with dual shocks up front because it already had the dual front shocks from the factory. The factory sway bar was bolted back in its original location. The rear rides nice but the front is stiff as hell. Are there any tricks to help the ride a little? I am a Jeep guy so the Chevy is all new territory. I have been searching off and on for a few days now without much help. I have my flame suit on so fire away.

If you have some positive feedback for me, thanks in advance.

77k5 · 10-16-2007, 07:53 PM

Well, the rough ride comes from either springs or shocks.

Pro-Comp springs are some of the roughest riding ones out there. Dual shocks aren't helping.

Changing the shackle angle on the front (relocating the rear shackle hanger on the front springs) and making new shackles would help a lot but it may or may not be worth it for you.

Grumpy_old_fart · 10-16-2007, 09:54 PM

what ^ he ^ said.

and...oh... add weight.

thatll make it smoother.

GMCTruxrule · 10-17-2007, 12:10 AM

Ditch the dual shocks, I did and it helped immensly

widmayer123 · 10-17-2007, 05:30 AM

I would Pull one leaf out of the front springs.

positrack@earthlink. · 10-17-2007, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy_old_fart

and...oh... add weight.
thatll make it smoother.

Yup. Either get your mother-in-law to ride on the hood, or start shovel-feeding your wife Twinkies!

88flexj · 10-17-2007, 08:38 AM

I am going to try to pull one leaf, and one shock and see what happens. Thanks for the help, and laughs.

10-16-2007, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
88flexj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56895 Location: 40 minutes from Hollister Posts: 405	Rough riding Burb I've got a 91 3/4 ton Burban with a 350, turbo 400, 208. I lifted it for my wife (read Mall Crawler), and it rides like shit. I used the Pro Comp 6'' with dual shocks up front because it already had the dual front shocks from the factory. The factory sway bar was bolted back in its original location. The rear rides nice but the front is stiff as hell. Are there any tricks to help the ride a little? I am a Jeep guy so the Chevy is all new territory. I have been searching off and on for a few days now without much help. I have my flame suit on so fire away. If you have some positive feedback for me, thanks in advance. __________________ [COLOR="darkorange"][/COLOR]Santa Cruz 4 Wheel Drive Club

10-16-2007, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
77k5 Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35786 Location: Carbondale, CO Posts: 820	Well, the rough ride comes from either springs or shocks. Pro-Comp springs are some of the roughest riding ones out there. Dual shocks aren't helping. Changing the shackle angle on the front (relocating the rear shackle hanger on the front springs) and making new shackles would help a lot but it may or may not be worth it for you. __________________ We specialize in full size Chevy parts but if you need steering, transfer case gearing, suspension etc. for just about anything give us a call! chrish@offroaddesign.com offroaddesign.com 970-945-7777

10-16-2007, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grumpy_old_fart Devout Newbie Hater Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20147 Location: Oakland Orygun Posts: 6,484	what ^ he ^ said. and...oh... add weight. thatll make it smoother. __________________ sympathy, empathy and apathy... i dont know which one is which.... But i know you can find sympathy between shit and syphilis in the dictionary. Win this car for a whole BUCK!

10-17-2007, 12:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
GMCTruxrule Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51243 Location: Tropical Paradise Posts: 3,408	Ditch the dual shocks, I did and it helped immensly __________________ [COLOR="Lime"][B]1999 Chevy K3500, 5.7/4L80E/14FF/stock/stock/stock[/B][/COLOR]

10-17-2007, 05:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
widmayer123 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73492 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 688	I would Pull one leaf out of the front springs. __________________ 88 Sub, 6" Lift 44F,14R Olive drab, 37" Military OZ's On Stazworks H1's

10-17-2007, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
88flexj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56895 Location: 40 minutes from Hollister Posts: 405	I am going to try to pull one leaf, and one shock and see what happens. Thanks for the help, and laughs. __________________ [COLOR="darkorange"][/COLOR]Santa Cruz 4 Wheel Drive Club

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