NORCAL'S $15 dollar 07+ strut mod

[Alex29573]

I get some Air out of the shocks but it doesn't want to go lower than 34 inches

 

[NORCAL SS]

its the springs holding it up. I had to do a truck over the weekend autoride and used my new springs and had to tack weld the rear springs on lower perch since they are so short and he wanted to keep the autoride. 33 inches. You can cut your spring just not sure how much lower you want?

 

[Alex29573]

The "service suspension" message appeared again

Put the original rear links in and it was still there...
Raised the front end back up and its still there...

Really sucks as i have to get it read by the dealer now because i have no idea whats going on (rides smooth and everything is connected). Im pretty sure it has to do with the front shocks (they have an electronic internal solenoid that controls dampening)

 

[NORCAL SS]

ive never had a issue with mine or any of them I did on any autoride shock.

 

[Alex29573]

front shocks definitely have a problem, lots of squeaking/noise coming from them now

is there a better alternative than buying OEM shocks at 250 a piece? I want the same ride quality

I've seen some aftermarket kits that have non electronic shocks that come with a resistor like thing to hook up to the plugs..

 

[NORCAL SS]

you can vet regular shocks and run a resistor. are your.shocks oem now?

 

[Alex29573]

Yes oem now

Will the aftermarket ones feel different? Any specific aftermarket one in mind?

 

[Alex29573]

Nice suprise this morning

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/alex29573/null_zps72b88239.jpg

 

[NORCAL SS]

you only went 1 inch right or less?>

 

[GMMillwright]

Nice suprise this morning

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/alex29573/null_zps72b88239.jpg

What am I looking at? The puddle? Leaking MR shock?

 

[Goodinblack]

Please explain what ti us what is going on.

 

[NORCAL SS]

shock looks like it went bad. Only other time i have seen this is when you pull the oem spring off on autoride shocks and you dont hold the shaft and it spins creating a crack on the shaft and then over time it moves and breaks.

I bet if you take the shock off it will pop right off since the shaft is broken. Check it out

 

[GMMillwright]

Still not understanding what's happened. We're talking about the front struts, right? Not the rear shocks? Can you clarify, Tony?

 

[NORCAL SS]

yes front strut. also 1 inch lower on the truck is only -.62 on shock stroke

 

[crazycrew]

So the new groove should be machined the same exact width and depth of the factory groove right?? If I do .42, will I be able to get the rear (5305's) to match the front, or will I have to change springs?? I'm right @ 34 5/8" all aorund right now!!

 

[NORCAL SS]

yes this is correct. my truck with spinldes and my strut mod is at 33 7/8 in front and rear no spacers 5305 springs sits at 34 3/8.

in rear to see if your truck will sit lower just pull the compresor fuse and pull the rear airline goign to the shock and drive around the block then remeasure. If it doesnt come down then you will need to trim coils

 

[crazycrew]

Thanks. I'll try tomorrow to see how low the rear will go!