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All right, I know a lot of guys have done solid axle stuff and a few guys have all the info in their head and don't like to just blab, so I'm trying to get my ideas all together before I just ask for trained secrets.
I want to do a solid axle swap on my 2500HD. I'm thinking coilovers because that's what I'm thinking. I'm not against leaf springs, but for this project, coilovers are the way I want to go. If I'm using Sway-a-Ways, is it worth the extra $150 or so per corner to step up to the 3" shock or would the 2.5" work just fine. It'll be supporting a Duramax/Allison combo. I know the 3" has a 1" shaft, and the 2.5" has a 7/8" shaft, is the 2.5" strong enough?
I'm looking to do a 4 link setup, front and rear. I've read other places about how a triangulated 4 link in front is bad with steering, or something like that. Can anyone explain? I'm thinking of doing something similar to HRC's white GMC, just not as high.
The truck is going to be half street, half trail duty, so I can't have stuff falling off or needing constant attention. So I'm thinking of using Rubicon's Super Flex joints at one end of each link, and a normal bushing at the other. I've heard this is better than a heim, even if not as strong.
I guess that's all I can think to ask for now. Correct me anywhere I'm wrong, or explain why something isn't what I think it is, if you can.
Thanks
Chris
I want to do a solid axle swap on my 2500HD. I'm thinking coilovers because that's what I'm thinking. I'm not against leaf springs, but for this project, coilovers are the way I want to go. If I'm using Sway-a-Ways, is it worth the extra $150 or so per corner to step up to the 3" shock or would the 2.5" work just fine. It'll be supporting a Duramax/Allison combo. I know the 3" has a 1" shaft, and the 2.5" has a 7/8" shaft, is the 2.5" strong enough?
I'm looking to do a 4 link setup, front and rear. I've read other places about how a triangulated 4 link in front is bad with steering, or something like that. Can anyone explain? I'm thinking of doing something similar to HRC's white GMC, just not as high.
The truck is going to be half street, half trail duty, so I can't have stuff falling off or needing constant attention. So I'm thinking of using Rubicon's Super Flex joints at one end of each link, and a normal bushing at the other. I've heard this is better than a heim, even if not as strong.
I guess that's all I can think to ask for now. Correct me anywhere I'm wrong, or explain why something isn't what I think it is, if you can.
Thanks
Chris