[baggedsvt]

Went out last night to TNT. Tried to make a couple hits with truck. Well it hits hard with the TBrake and I got some work to do to get suspension up to the task especially since I am so low. Bottomed out rear and unloads the tires full stiff so got to figure out what to do. But it was great to be back at the track with the truck.

 

[George M]

:bigtu How did it run?:bolt

 

[Fade 2 Black]

What shocks do you have? Tightening up the fronts would help some I think.

Awesome pics btw. :bigtu

 

[operator1391]

:smt023

 

[BAMBAM]

AWESOME pics!!!!

 

[rudder9]

Awesome! It's amazing how once you start making power, suspension becomes just as or more important than the power. We spend countless hours on the racecar with suspension work and set up.

 

[Certified Drunk]

:bigtu How did it run?:bolt

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[George C]

What shocks do you have? Tightening up the fronts would help some I think.

Awesome pics btw. :bigtu

first run 2 for front and 8 for rear


2nd pass 6 for front and 9 for rear

topping out the shocks is just 1 problem

 

[George C]

only made 2 hits and neither were full passes

this truck is now beyond what some just bolt on for shocks and shock lengths. the transbrake brings a whole new can of worms to the mix

first hit was 4000 rpm and 10 psi, truck hit hard enough it lifted front then topped out suspension, when it landed rear came off ground...boost went to 20psi and front suspension topped out again and then unsettled ass again.

2nd pass was 3500 and 10 psi, same results just not as violent

 

[Fade 2 Black]

Shock brand? I'm anticipating the same issues occurring with mine although it isn't as low. Only one way to find out.

 

[George C]

qa1 singles up front
strange singles out back

yes youre gonna have all kinds of new scenarios once leaving off brake, being low isnt exactly the issue. the slow motion of video shows its leaving and extending the suspension so hard that its topping out the front..the rear is slamming down on full stiff...looks like a damn bucking bronco

 

[Fade 2 Black]

I have Strange out back and QA1 up front also but they're coil over R specs. Was already looking into going QA1 for the back if needed since Afco's are higher than giraffe pu$$y.

 

[crewsy]

You thinking about tying the front Caleb? Do you still have the stock shackles?

 

[George C]

I have Strange out back and QA1 up front also but they're coil over R specs. Was already looking into going QA1 for the back if needed since Afco's are higher than giraffe pu$$y.

truck truly needs a double adjustable to help slow down the hit, there just isnt enough settings to control with single adjustables cheap shocks

 

[baggedsvt]

I am thinking I hit bump stops in rear. Being this low is now a problem. I could cnotch but tires are so big would gave a problem with fenders so raising rear might be what I have to do

 

[George C]

Need a double shock to slow down the hit, can keep the height by slowing down how fast it tries to compress the rear
You only need 1.5" to 2" minimal of compression in rear

 

[JagerBomb]

Glad your up and running. Dialing it is part of the fun, but you will need the right components. For what it's worth I'm running AFCO 3870s in the rear and Santhuff double adjustables up front. If you go with the Afco rears consider their big gun revalve option. At your power level you will most likely need it. Good luck.

 

[George C]

I just bought AFCO for my truck

I have the BNC for fronts
And have BGX for rears since they are for big power on a radial

Little over 1400 into shocks

 

[LoganR]

Sounds like you need double adjustables, so you can control the rebound and compression independently.

Edit: Should've refreshed the page before I replied. I was looking at this earlier and stayed on the page. Good luck!

 

[Throttle Jockey]

Congrats on getting back to doing with the truck what you truly enjoy and getting some pictures to share in the process. I really like the first pic :smt023.