Since getting my new suspension installed, I haven’t had a lick of time to get out and shake things out. Between work, blowing both bonded seals in my front and rear ARB’s, then more work, it’s just been impossible. But, we started vacation and the first thing my GF did was insist on taking a trip out to Hollister.
Anyway, I knew that I was going to have issues to work out. First off, for what ever reason, my alignment shop didn’t max out my caster. So, the front was rubbing and never had before. It’s the 4th time they’ve don’t my truck, so I assumed.... no worries, I’m going to trim, BMC and take a BFH to the pinch welds to make rooms for bigger tires anyway. On to the rear.
I found a spot to cycle the rear end. I knew that I had kinda guessed on my homemade rear bumps. I’m running an “LT” rear, with Dobinsons springs and LT kings. Looking at how much of the shaft is still exposed (giggity), I need to shorten the bump. What I should have done was taken that bump off while I was out there. Here’s a shot at full stuff:
The stuff side bump, bottomed out.
Stuffed side shock. That’s about 3” of exposed shaft. Not really sure how much of that is usable, but I’d guess at least 2” of that?
Free side.
I’m not exactly thrilled with the results, but it’s not going to take much to improve things. I’m making a point to get out more this year, so I have a bit of work to do!
If anyone has any pro tips, I’m all ears!
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