The_aSSet Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39553 why wouldn't this work on our trucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 That's pretty cool. Good thing I'm 2wd or I'd have to attempt something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You know I have thought of the same thing. I might have to attempt that myself. Couldn't imagine my truck riding like an avalanche lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Don't we basically have that same setup? I'd be curious to see if chase chimes in since he has coil overs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg313 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I know Ground Force makes coils for the SS..... Is there something special about that thread that I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORCAL SS Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 already done this many times DJM 3 inch lower a arms qa1 coilovers with 550 spring rate doubel adjustable then lower a arms just weld in a l bracket to make it stronger I went thru all this on chases truck alread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 The only thing i've seen on here about coil overs was chases truck which is why I brought it up. Just figured it would bring it into the light a little more around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORCAL SS Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 im the one that sold chase the parts. It has been done nothing new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahoBLKss Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 already done this many times DJM 3 inch lower a arms qa1 coilovers with 550 spring rate doubel adjustable then lower a arms just weld in a l bracket to make it stronger I went thru all this on chases truck alread. can we get a parts list/how 2 and some pics of it on please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 can we get a parts list/how 2 and some pics of it on please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001silverado364 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I'm interested to know if they'll be any prbolems with the shock support breaking off under all that wieght. I'd love to ditch the torsion bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 i never did install springs and remove torsions yet. i went with double adj qa1 and compared to other SS trucks in a slolem my truck stayed almost completely flat . it was impressive for sure. for me to do it the way i wanted i need to make a new much stronger upper mount , id like to bring it a bit higher to allow for more travel as well. with the drop im running and the djm lca and stock mount , there isnt much room for a coil to compress and live. also like in that thread the valving of a shock that carries that kind of weight will heat up a bit more , a reservoir would be a big help. i also built a custom setup for the rear , i have all the stuff to 4 link but have not finished it , i have mounted the qa1 coil over with adjustable shock mounts and a custom upper mount to positon them perpendicular to the axle. im happy with the truck right now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahoBLKss Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 you have any pics you can share with us chase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 not to many good ones , just progress , these were the last ones i shot of the rear end , this is without coils on yet(just need springs since they are thread body shocks ) and to fab the 4 link , i was thinking of actually removing the hanger/leaf setup and using the hanger bolt patter for a front mount on a 4 link setup , it would bolt in this way and allow to use the stock tank . but wouldnt allow for a wider tire in the rear which isnt too important for me since i plan to stay awd and before i did it i want to be sure . the front you cant see too well , just the big tie rods and djm control arms and qa1 double adjustables which were awesome and allowed me to remove the limit straps and just adjusting valving in turn with similar results and allow adjustability rather than an abrubt stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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