Free Travel Modification

[Max]

Finally got around to removing the factory bumpstop bracket on my truck and damn it was a pain in the ass. Here is the factory configuration:

With bumpstop cut out via sawzall

Bit of grinding and elbow grease

Final product with rubberized undercoating

I am now able to drop the pressure in my helper bags to 2 or 3 psi and the truck rides just like it did stock. I plan to add a pair of lower profile bumpstops at some point though the bags do an excellent job of stopping the travel. Kind of a pain in the ass to do the mod but completely worth the effort.

 

[rockymt21]

So does this allow the suspension to travel a further distance under compression? What part of the truck actually comes in contact with the bumpstop?

 

[goozdenali]

its definitly worth it especially when its free!!! i noticed in the pic that you have a custom link on your upper control arm, is that being of any use since your not using the factory air ride shocks.

 

[Max]

Those are shortened links I had back when the autoride still worked. I didn't put any bumpstops on since I'm running the helper bags, I'll just have to remove them later when it's bagged anyway.

 

[goozdenali]

whats your plan with bagging the rear, im working on mine this week. i know u always got something up your sleeve

 

[Max]

Buddy is hooking me air ride tech kit that I'm gonna modify. I'm gonna call Bill at Fox for some black/chrome non-resi shocks at all four corners and run this digital interface for the bags:

Haven't decided on compressors I'm leaning toward an EDC even though I'm just bagging the rear. Probably a 5 gal tank and plumb a quick connect in case I want to use some air tools.

 

[goozdenali]

HAHAHA your a freak!!!! just like i said, always got something up your sleeve

---------- Post added at 12:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 PM ----------

i got first dibs on your billsteins

 

[Modded]

Damn Max I though you been done this mod!
So your gonna run Fox's in all four corners, gonna be unique on a lowered truck. Sounds like GMFS type of stuff.

 

[Max]

Foxes are the shit! I've been running their stuff on cars/trucks for years they're just expensive.

 

[COTahoeLS]

******* tease!!

 

[Modded]

I know they're the shit, funny thing is I though about running them in the rear or my Tahoe when I was in the market for shocks but thn they weretoo expensive and I would not be able to show them off because the truck is too low lol.
I would do 5100s though if I was still shopping, comparable and cheaper alternative...

 

[Max]

The problem with 5100s is they don't make any short enough for my truck. I love the bilsteins but even the HDs I'm running are a bit too long. Even with a hook up I'm still gonna drop $600 on shocks.

 

[Modded]

Screw $600, I was thinking no way I will spend over $300 for all four thats whay I went Bilstein HD and Belltech SP.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

can I get foxx shocks like in the ford raptor for my truck????

 

[Modded]

Yeah you prob. can RT, I saw that Raptor at InsideLine, looks hot in its own way.
BTW, Max where are the dust shields that should be on the Bilsteins?

 

[Max]

I don't run boots on any of my shocks, they look buster

 

[Modded]

Yeah they look buster when its the soft squueeze crap, mine are hard plastic that don't compress and shit and I prefer them anyday

 

[NathanJax]

My free travel mod...

Max, how were you not ON your bumpstops? Before I did this mod, I was laying ON my factory bumpstops. I cut the bumpstops off, then I was laying ON my bracket. SO when I cut my bracket off, I now have about an inch before I hit my frame...

 

[Max]

No idea, it didn't ride too bad with the helper bags at 5~psi and it may have sat on the lower profile stops but I honestly never checked. Rear sits at 31.5" now on the 30.5" tires with about 3 or 4psi in the bags. I think the bilsteins are too long now so belltech street performance will make their way onto the back once I get the other pair of cams to install on my ucas. Half temped just to build some bag brackets and weld it up this 5"-5.5" drop is NOT cutting it anymore.

 

[NathanJax]

Half temped just to build some bag brackets and weld it up this 5"-5.5" drop is NOT cutting it anymore.

I've got something in the works too... I feel the same way...