Autoride Links and Spacer

[bodymccannx]

Hey guys. Have an '07 2wd Autoride Burbn; I am using the Belltech 2in spindles front, and BT 3/4 spring in rear (spacer is currently in). The Belltech Autoride links are shortened as much as possible currently. I am wanting to lower the truck another 1inch front and back.

2 questions:
a. How much will the truck come down by removing the spacers?
b. Anyone know offhand how short the BT links can get (center-to-center)?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Goodinblack]

How thick are the spacers?

The truck will come down the thickness of the spacers.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Hey guys. Have an '07 2wd Autoride Burbn; I am using the Belltech 2in spindles front, and BT 3/4 spring in rear (spacer is currently in). The Belltech Autoride links are shortened as much as possible currently. I am wanting to lower the truck another 1inch front and back.

2 questions:
a. How much will the truck come down by removing the spacers?
b. Anyone know offhand how short the BT links can get (center-to-center)?

Thanks,
Mark

a) yes it will come down 1 inch and the links you can set at 2.5 inches
b) in front to get 1 inch do my strut mod works perfect.

 

[bodymccannx]

Thanks guys.

Tony, so, even with the autoride links, removing the BT spacer will bring down a further inch? Also, when you say 2.5 inches, you're referring to the Belltech links?

Are you currently using those links or threaded rod?

Thanks again for your insight.
Mark

 

[NORCAL SS]

All local guys trucks and including mine I make all the rods myself to the length i want. The length that belltech supplies I feel is to long unless you like a lot of rake.

2.5 inches no im referring to my links

 

[Intimidator3]

Mark, I believe I used a #10 3" machine screw for my links. Tony, feel free to correct me if thats the wrong screw. I currently have them at 2.75" from center to center and I have the spacer in the driver's side only. However, I'd like to see how it rides with the links shortened a little more. I'm hoping for it to be a little softer. Good luck

 

[NORCAL SS]

10x24 3 inch machine screw cut off the head and cut the link as needed

 

[bodymccannx]

Thanks again guys/

Tony, I am lowering the front 1 more inch with the BT springs I already have; I know a lot of people do not go with this option, but if I don't like the ride, I will do the strut option.

Intimidator, I assume you've already done the free travel mod out back?

Mark

 

[NORCAL SS]

if you have it go for it and remember if it has a lean still you can send me the struts and I can modify it.

 

[Intimidator3]

No, I didn't do the free travel mod. However, I'm using the spacer on the driver's side. Not sure if that makes a big difference. I can definitely tell you that the ride improved when I cut the links to 2.75". It rides a little rougher than stock, but not terrible. I'm wondering if it will ride a little better if I shorten the links some.