Psycho1122
Full Access Member
Good Morning Guys..
I've kicked around for quite sometime lowering the rear of my RC. I'm not interested in lowering the front for two reasons. Suspension travel and geometry. The truck almost rides on the bump stops stock and lowering more would start to introduce issues other members have had on here with bump steer and twitchiness. Besides, the front end grip is so good, it hard to push it without oversteer. I also do not want to introduce understeer.
I first addressed traction issues after bolt on power upgrades. The QA-1 kicker shock and urethane bushings installed in the leaf springs made huge improvements in rear end grip AND rear stability when cornering. The only negative effect is the bushings actually RAISED the rear by an additional 1/4". De-arching springs can change spring rate and cause shackle bind so I'm not interested.
I'm currently at 33 3/4" front and 36 1/8" rear from ground to middle of wheel opening lips on body. (I know from frame to ground is more precise than my measurement. However, I do not have consistent reference points). I also am not interested in complete leveling of truck. Just an ever so slight rake would be nice.
A few questions for owners with 1.75 lowering blocks with stock front ends:
- Can you share your front and rear measurement's AND rear axle to stock bump stop? (If you installed shorter bump stops, please share results)
- I'm currently at -2.5 deg. pinion angle. Can you share your angle with blocks?
- Finally, please share any positive or negative results from 1.75 blocks with stock front suspension. Example: has any owner observed an increase in understeer from lowering rear, or did it provide more balance front to rear?
I look forward to some feedback.
Cheers Guys!
I've kicked around for quite sometime lowering the rear of my RC. I'm not interested in lowering the front for two reasons. Suspension travel and geometry. The truck almost rides on the bump stops stock and lowering more would start to introduce issues other members have had on here with bump steer and twitchiness. Besides, the front end grip is so good, it hard to push it without oversteer. I also do not want to introduce understeer.
I first addressed traction issues after bolt on power upgrades. The QA-1 kicker shock and urethane bushings installed in the leaf springs made huge improvements in rear end grip AND rear stability when cornering. The only negative effect is the bushings actually RAISED the rear by an additional 1/4". De-arching springs can change spring rate and cause shackle bind so I'm not interested.
I'm currently at 33 3/4" front and 36 1/8" rear from ground to middle of wheel opening lips on body. (I know from frame to ground is more precise than my measurement. However, I do not have consistent reference points). I also am not interested in complete leveling of truck. Just an ever so slight rake would be nice.
A few questions for owners with 1.75 lowering blocks with stock front ends:
- Can you share your front and rear measurement's AND rear axle to stock bump stop? (If you installed shorter bump stops, please share results)
- I'm currently at -2.5 deg. pinion angle. Can you share your angle with blocks?
- Finally, please share any positive or negative results from 1.75 blocks with stock front suspension. Example: has any owner observed an increase in understeer from lowering rear, or did it provide more balance front to rear?
I look forward to some feedback.
Cheers Guys!