Suspension Excitement

[cbielat]

The Goods:

Overland Warehouse/Radflo 2.0

Light Racing UCA's

Goodyear Duratracs 285/70/17

I finally did it! My suspension lift was installed yesterday (2/8/12). After speaking with Andries quite a bit over at OW, I decided to go with their 2.0 kit. I am extremely happy with the product thus far. This kit definitely stiffened up the ride of the runner as those may know with this setup. There seems to be virtually no body roll for a sportier ride and it has almost completely eliminated any nose dive upon breaking. I was shocked to see such a difference. I would definitely recommend this product to those researching suspension.

I have to give a big Thank You to Brian who owns BDR Automotive in Holliston, MA. He installed my suspension and informed me that there were no real issues throughout the install. He is a very professional, honest and knowledgeable mechanic who I would recommend to anyone in this area.

 

[azn-sensation]

Congrats and welcome to the OW club. You're going to love it! I'm running the same setup minus the GY's. Instead the Nitto TG's. Be sure to post pics when its all done.

 

[Grape Ape]

Are you replacing the UCAs out of preference or an actual technical need? My lift just came in and I've been finding that there are differing opinions on whether or not they need to be switched out when moving to the 285s with the lift

 

[cbielat]

Azn- Thanks, I hope you're right. I'm looking forward to picking it up.

Grape- I just did a lot of thorough research and figured to go with the UCA's for better alignment with the tires. I figure just to do it right the first time.

 

[sandcrawler]

very cool. definitely post up pics and impressions post-install. i'm considering the same setup. :thumb3:

 

[thebwlife]

Pics?

 

[453030]

I have the same setup aside from the 285s. I'm still on 265s but did the LR UCAs and have my caster set at 4. My truck at 80 is perfectly smooth. Not a hint of vibration in the steering wheel. I assumed lifting a truck would negate some of that but was wrong. I hope when I add 285s (if I go that route, still deciding if I want such a wide tire) it remains as smooth.

I would not expect any install problems. I did it myself with no previous automotive experience, and while it took me a full day it turned out perfect.

 

[tlflow]

let's see it!

 

[cbielat]

Pictures soon to come. It was dark by the time I picked it up.

 

[2011T4RLE]

Pics or ban.

 

[Crit Rat]

Pictures soon to come. It was dark by the time I picked it up.

No ride or handling report?

Come one, you've just spent thousands, tell us how good it is!

 

[cbielat]

Edited the introduction on my impressions of the suspension. Check it out.

 

[phillyd2]

We don't want to read no stinkin words. Pics, man...PICS!

 

[cbielat]

I couldn't get the pictures to upload on here. I did upload one under on the main 5th gen page titled "Newly Lifted"