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Old 11-09-2022, 11:25 AM   #6
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Re: Very hard ride, '18 swb

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Originally Posted by jfnar View Post
New information: I had time today to crawl under and take a look at the suspension. It has been leveled but not by raising the front like I thought; it has extra long shackles on the back springs to lower the rear. Not sure how much but I'd say the shackles are at least 4" longer. Now I'm wondering if the shocks have enough travel. I have a set of velvet shackles on order. That should correct the shock geometry and provide some additional cushion. I'll report back eith the results.
~2" drop w/those shackles. I wonder if when the parts were swapped the suspension was extended for the work? When this happens, the shackle can be binding & not moving properly.

Try loosening the shackle hardware w/all the trucks weight on the suspension/on the ground. Re-tighten & see if you notice a difference.

Easy enough to do w/o throwing $$ at it.
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