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07-26-2012, 10:33 PM
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Location: Sacramento, CA
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Xtreme suspension issue... with pics
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2012-07-26_19-12-18_841.jpg 2012-07-26_19-15-11_895.jpg 2012-07-26_19-15-53_302.jpg I purchased this 2006 Colorado Xtreme / ZQ8 the other day. I love it and am excited to be a member of this forum. The truck was lowered prior to me purchasing it. The main problem is how stiff the suspension is. It feels like there is none at all. Rolling slowly over a speed bum creates a huge thump when the back end gets over it. Not to mention any little bumps in the road. The previous owner said he got it dropped at Les Schwab. I stopped by there for an opinion. He said it should be fairly easy to switch back to the factory parts, although I'm not sure exactly what I need. Maybe I could keep it at the height is now but somehow have a more forgiving suspension. Not sure if this is enough details but any help, suggestions, or opinions are much appreciated. |
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07-27-2012, 04:01 AM
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If you lived closer I would swap you my stock ZQ8 suspension because I'm looking to go lower....lol hehehe
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07-27-2012, 07:45 AM
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Check the bump stops first. In the second photo the front looks a little close. I think it should be about 1/2 inch. They can be trimmed. Some guys just remove them but I think that may cause unwanted metal to metal contact.
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07-30-2012, 04:46 PM
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Sounds to me like you are slapping the frame in the back. You can remove the bumpstops to give you some extra room. This is what many members on here do. Another option is to notch the frame. I slap all the time. Its the price you pay for looking good :)
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07-31-2012, 12:11 AM
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Appreciate the info guys. Don't know how to notch, or how to remove the block (cant even see it) so ill look into it. I guess as long as its not bad for the truck, i'm okay living with the stiff ride cause it does look gooood. Thanks again.
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07-31-2012, 12:23 AM
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Guess I coulda done 5 minutes of research first... notching seems like a lot of work, and expensive. The bumpstops are in plain sight once I knew where to look. Feel kinda stupid. Maybe 2in of space between the axle and bumpstop. It is only a half inch thick at the most, so def metal on metal if it was gone.
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07-31-2012, 01:07 PM
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Your can always buy new bumpstops. I have considered this. Belltech makes a set that is much smaller than than stock ones. I think they give you at least an extra inch of clearance.
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