Pre-story
After installing daystar 2.5" front coil spacers and a 5" replacement block, I absolutely hated the way the truck drove (it rode the same, lets not confuse the two characteristics). After researching my symptoms, some people insisted a dual steering stabilizer would solve my wandering issues, while other people simply inquired about my alignment outcome. When I divulged that information it was still a debatable topic as to why my truck was wandering around. Trevor from PMF added his two cents (in a professional manner I might add) and said to ring him if I had more questions.
While I wasn't happy that a $2-350 stabilizer might not fix the problem, I was more sad when I saw the price of the proposed 3 and 4-link systems that some suggested would fix my problem. Caster shims were an option at $99 but it looked awfully cheesy for an 8500lb truck. I started called vendors that dealt these systems and ended up back on the phone with PMF because the attitude and willingness to help me was far superior to any of the others.
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Upon my product research, only people that went 4.5" or more lift used 4-links or 3-links and had really talked about these products. With a normal size garage door, I don't have, nor want, the luxury to go with a taller lift. I was a little unsure if I was making the right decision but I went ahead and trusted my better judgement and ordered the adjustable 3-link from Trevor at PMF.
Packaging of the product was ample and all parts arrived in-tact and on-time. The system seemed very beefy and well made, with attention to detail being spot on.
Install and outcome ___________________________
Installation was pretty straight forward with the supplied instructions. But, if you can put the truck on a lift with something SOLID in front of that lift bay, make sure you have a ratchet strap or come-along to help you drag the axle forward to line up the bolts. When I called PMF (late on a saturday too) my call was returned promptly and we discussed the above method of lining things up.
When I got the truck to an alignment rack I ended up with 4.62* and 4.61* of caster which meant that the thread cutting was dead on the joint buckles, I was impressed.
What impressed me the most though was how absolutely PERFECT the truck tracked in a straight line now. No matter what the terrain is, if the lanes are uneven from construction or just an old rutted 2 lane paved road the truck behaves even better than factory! The system is dead silent the steering of the truck is more solid than the day I took it home off the lot. The slop in the left/right of the wheel is gone and there is no longer the "skipping" feeling when you hit a bump in a curve.
I can honestly say, of all the mods I've done, this is by far the most felt improvement that even passengers can/will appreciate. With a better than factory driving experience, I no longer cringe when the wife needs to drive the truck and do whatever she needs to do.
Again, I'd like to thank Trevor at PMF for the outstanding customer service and the willingness to take the time to explain the different components of the truck and what the specific "upgrades" for that area will improve and or change, for better or worse.
After installing daystar 2.5" front coil spacers and a 5" replacement block, I absolutely hated the way the truck drove (it rode the same, lets not confuse the two characteristics). After researching my symptoms, some people insisted a dual steering stabilizer would solve my wandering issues, while other people simply inquired about my alignment outcome. When I divulged that information it was still a debatable topic as to why my truck was wandering around. Trevor from PMF added his two cents (in a professional manner I might add) and said to ring him if I had more questions.
While I wasn't happy that a $2-350 stabilizer might not fix the problem, I was more sad when I saw the price of the proposed 3 and 4-link systems that some suggested would fix my problem. Caster shims were an option at $99 but it looked awfully cheesy for an 8500lb truck. I started called vendors that dealt these systems and ended up back on the phone with PMF because the attitude and willingness to help me was far superior to any of the others.
____________________________________________
Upon my product research, only people that went 4.5" or more lift used 4-links or 3-links and had really talked about these products. With a normal size garage door, I don't have, nor want, the luxury to go with a taller lift. I was a little unsure if I was making the right decision but I went ahead and trusted my better judgement and ordered the adjustable 3-link from Trevor at PMF.
Packaging of the product was ample and all parts arrived in-tact and on-time. The system seemed very beefy and well made, with attention to detail being spot on.
Install and outcome ___________________________
Installation was pretty straight forward with the supplied instructions. But, if you can put the truck on a lift with something SOLID in front of that lift bay, make sure you have a ratchet strap or come-along to help you drag the axle forward to line up the bolts. When I called PMF (late on a saturday too) my call was returned promptly and we discussed the above method of lining things up.
When I got the truck to an alignment rack I ended up with 4.62* and 4.61* of caster which meant that the thread cutting was dead on the joint buckles, I was impressed.
What impressed me the most though was how absolutely PERFECT the truck tracked in a straight line now. No matter what the terrain is, if the lanes are uneven from construction or just an old rutted 2 lane paved road the truck behaves even better than factory! The system is dead silent the steering of the truck is more solid than the day I took it home off the lot. The slop in the left/right of the wheel is gone and there is no longer the "skipping" feeling when you hit a bump in a curve.
I can honestly say, of all the mods I've done, this is by far the most felt improvement that even passengers can/will appreciate. With a better than factory driving experience, I no longer cringe when the wife needs to drive the truck and do whatever she needs to do.
Again, I'd like to thank Trevor at PMF for the outstanding customer service and the willingness to take the time to explain the different components of the truck and what the specific "upgrades" for that area will improve and or change, for better or worse.
