superduty prerunner project

NotStock · Dec 13, 2013

Couple things to be aware of. Pressure of shocks should be set with the shock fully extended. A partially collapsed shock, ie ride height, will have a different pressure than fully extended. The oil in shocks warms up, just like oil in an engine and performs differently. Street trucks vs offroad applications usually use different weights of oil that perform better/differently at different temps.

Im by no means a shock expert, Im trying to learn everything I can myself aswell. Just a couple things that I thought might help ya!

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 14, 2013

Thanks for the info Trevor. It's been cold here recently (32 and under for the high) so maybe the oil being thicker has a lot to do with it. We are going to take some action shots tomorrow. The high is mid 50s so we will see how it likes the temp change.

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 15, 2013

Took some action shots today. It is riding so much better now that it has warmed up. I think it was just the cold weather causing it to stiff.

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 15, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB8Tyo6Mghs

O2ShootTheJ · Dec 15, 2013

dang that looks fun!

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 15, 2013

It was a blast!!! So I guess kings don't like below 50 with out the cold weather package so I think that was the problem.

O2ShootTheJ · Dec 15, 2013

could you heat them up before you left? then since they're getting used they'd maintain temp?

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 15, 2013

They did ok today. It was just when I was driving when it was 20 lol don't think your going to be able to keep them warm when it's that cold.

Dave · Dec 15, 2013

Dammit youre really making me think about moving away from my BDS plan into a Carli.

But that also bites into my budget for the other part of the plans:drool:

dstryr · Dec 15, 2013

I had the Carli 2.5" Pintop on my 08 and it rode so nice. I would purposely hit bumps and holes as fast as possible

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 16, 2013

Dave said:
Dammit youre really making me think about moving away from my BDS plan into a Carli.

But that also bites into my budget for the other part of the plans:drool:

If you can swing it it is totally worth it. Completely changes the truck. But if it never gets off the highway I wouldn't recommend it just because your never going to be taking advantage of your system and may feel it's not worth it.

Josh@DirtyDiesels · Dec 16, 2013

not gonna lie this build has inspired me to lift my truck back up a little. Now saving for a Carli commuter 2.0 kit. Nothing on this level but still.... I absolutely love this build. So so so sick

SSpeeDEMONSS · Dec 16, 2013

Cutting-Edge Diesel said:
They did ok today. It was just when I was driving when it was 20 lol don't think your going to be able to keep them warm when it's that cold.

They'll get warm enough if they get used enough. We don't change anything for KOH and it was in the teens last year in the morning and don't think it ever got out of the 40s all day.

Garrett

probably getting paid at work to post this from my POS phone

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 16, 2013

Hmm I need to get the temp gun on them some time when it's cold. They won't be working as hard as a hard core racer.

backwoodsboy · Dec 17, 2013

SSpeeDEMONSS said:
They'll get warm enough if they get used enough. We don't change anything for KOH and it was in the teens last year in the morning and don't think it ever got out of the 40s all day.

Garrett

probably getting paid at work to post this from my POS phone

You run a rig in KOH? Don't want to muck up this thread, but i'd be interested in some details on that....

SSpeeDEMONSS · Dec 17, 2013

My friend has a buggy. I worked on it and pitted for him last year. Built the 3 previous cars he had with him and rode/drove with him a lot before he decided to race. If you've read anything about koh you may have heard about him, Eddie Peterson. He is the cancer guy from last year.

Garrett

probably getting paid at work to post this from my POS phone