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Originally Posted by arkracing
For the guys running 4"/6" or 5"/7+" how do they actually ride? Please be honest. I just picked up a '66 Suburban and I am really torn on Static or Air suspension. I want to be able to travel.
I'm considering a 2.5"spindle with 2" spring and then 6" spring out back so I can use a block if it needs to go to 7" to level it out. Obviously a notch and shock relocators and good shocks.
Or just Bag it
Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Robznob11
Just bag it, adjustable is the way to go for different terrain and loading on a trailer if needed
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When you get past 4/6 static drops using OE geometry/pick-up points, the driving experience diminishes quickly.
4/6 is usually the most you should drop for mostly trouble free driving. Once you pass that mark, those lower control arm pivot points (& bottom of the front x-member) get real close to mother earth. The lower they are, the closer you need to pay attention to the bumps & dips in the road surface.
Air can offer better ride quality & definitely offers adjustability as mentioned. But air alone doesn't improve ride quality if you're bottoming out unless you're adjusting it. Set the ride up w/proper clearance & either choice works well.
I drive my stuff low (5/7 or more). With no mods, it does suck on crappy roads. Static or air doesn't make a difference if you're bottoming out. To make it better, I use a modified factory or aftermarket raised front x-member. It allows for the more aggressive drop I like while provide additional ground clearance. The additional ground clearance is only part of it though. Once you have the aggressive drop w/a modified or raised x-member, you now will most likely need some raised fender wells so the tires don't constantly buzz.
Same for the rear.... C-sections provide some clearance but not much. They also can impact using a truck as a truck to some degree. Usually w/C-sections the differential gets closer to the flooring & can hit on the 5/7 drops. That can also be remedied... w/more work. Target a minimum of 3" clearance to your bump-stop @ the lowest point of rear suspension travel on the road for trouble free driving.
How low w/a good ride is impacted by how much will you modify.
In the pics below, my 74swb bottomed out. A lot. The dually is a little lower than the 74 was but never bottoms out. The difference is the mods (raised x-member, shock mounts, rear rails, wheel wells, bed floor)