I like that video. I am going to check into these things!!
__________________ 2006 Chevy 2500 HD LBZ RCLB 4x4 K&N CAI, Stanadyne Performance, Monroe Reflex (a less expensive version of the Rancho 9000), Mobil 1 Full-Syn 5w-40 (9-06-08) Window Tint and Deflectors
iPod blasting anything from Metallica and Led Zep to Jazz Rule #1: No Country/Western or Rap allowed Rule #2: No Smoking Cigarettes in My Truck
I went with Monroe Reflex. The parts store guy told me that they are exactly the same as a Rancho. Made at the same factory to the same specs, just a different color of paint and name (obviously).
Haven't put 20 miles on them yet, but anything is better than riding around on a broken front shock.
__________________ 2006 Chevy 2500 HD LBZ RCLB 4x4 K&N CAI, Stanadyne Performance, Monroe Reflex (a less expensive version of the Rancho 9000), Mobil 1 Full-Syn 5w-40 (9-06-08) Window Tint and Deflectors
iPod blasting anything from Metallica and Led Zep to Jazz Rule #1: No Country/Western or Rap allowed Rule #2: No Smoking Cigarettes in My Truck
I took off those hard rubber "overloads" and what a pleasant surprise. Two blocks from my house there is a speed bump. I noticed the difference that soon. Perhaps I can drive another 600 mile trip without a sore neck and back when it is over.
__________________ 2006 Chevy 2500 HD LBZ RCLB 4x4 K&N CAI, Stanadyne Performance, Monroe Reflex (a less expensive version of the Rancho 9000), Mobil 1 Full-Syn 5w-40 (9-06-08) Window Tint and Deflectors
iPod blasting anything from Metallica and Led Zep to Jazz Rule #1: No Country/Western or Rap allowed Rule #2: No Smoking Cigarettes in My Truck
I took off those hard rubber "overloads" and what a pleasant surprise. Two blocks from my house there is a speed bump. I noticed the difference that soon. Perhaps I can drive another 600 mile trip without a sore neck and back when it is over.
I just noticed in your sig, those things were on a regular cab wheelbase?... any bruises to the TOP of your head from the previous ride?
Whoa, that's ruff!
__________________ 2005 Chev Duramax/Allison 3500LS DRW Crew Cab
CAI / LMM intake OH kit, Sulastic springs, Bilsteins,
B&W 30K-Turnover GN, Putnam XDR 15K, Ride-Rite Air Springs, A/T Revos.
Pulling 10 tons daily.
2006 Chev 6.0L/4L80e 3500WT DRW Ex-Cab
9 'Flat/GN, Ride-Rite Air Springs, A/T Revos.
Pulling 6 tons daily.
"The difference between liberals and cannibals, is that cannibals eat only their enemies." -Lyndon B.Johnson 100th
__________________ 2006 Chevy 2500 HD LBZ RCLB 4x4 K&N CAI, Stanadyne Performance, Monroe Reflex (a less expensive version of the Rancho 9000), Mobil 1 Full-Syn 5w-40 (9-06-08) Window Tint and Deflectors
iPod blasting anything from Metallica and Led Zep to Jazz Rule #1: No Country/Western or Rap allowed Rule #2: No Smoking Cigarettes in My Truck
I am definitely going to be looking into those Sulastic springs. I watched several more of the YouTube vids, and I like what I see. I drive many highway miles without a load. My main purpose for buying this truck is because #1, I wanted a DMax; #2 miles of service life; #3 a hot rod; #4 resale value.
So...the smoother the ride for me, the better. Do you know of any other suggestions that I could use? One of the things that I am considering is taking the thickest leaf out of the rear. Atlas Spring in Wichita, Ks. also has a modified leaf spring for the 2500 that supposedly provides a smoother ride.
__________________ 2006 Chevy 2500 HD LBZ RCLB 4x4 K&N CAI, Stanadyne Performance, Monroe Reflex (a less expensive version of the Rancho 9000), Mobil 1 Full-Syn 5w-40 (9-06-08) Window Tint and Deflectors
iPod blasting anything from Metallica and Led Zep to Jazz Rule #1: No Country/Western or Rap allowed Rule #2: No Smoking Cigarettes in My Truck
With the new shocks, I would try the sulastics first before altering the leaf config. With mine, while going over a railroad track crossing, the front is rougher than the rear now.
__________________ 2005 Chev Duramax/Allison 3500LS DRW Crew Cab
CAI / LMM intake OH kit, Sulastic springs, Bilsteins,
B&W 30K-Turnover GN, Putnam XDR 15K, Ride-Rite Air Springs, A/T Revos.
Pulling 10 tons daily.
2006 Chev 6.0L/4L80e 3500WT DRW Ex-Cab
9 'Flat/GN, Ride-Rite Air Springs, A/T Revos.
Pulling 6 tons daily.
"The difference between liberals and cannibals, is that cannibals eat only their enemies." -Lyndon B.Johnson 100th
Those are Timbrens - they're semi-solid rubber "springs" used to help with sagging while carrying a large load. Whoever installed them did it wrong - you're not supposed to have less than an inch between the Timbren and the axle. There's a solid poly spacer on the top that you can take off - that should make the ride smoother if you decide to keep them on the truck. Timbrens are an alternative to air-bags, where you keep the "stock" ride when unloaded, but the back doesn't squat when you're carrying a load.
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