One Up Offroad 16" Dodge Suspension!!!!!!

[bigblue24v]

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Originally Posted by bigblue24v

hydraulic ram assist steering shouldnt have any major bump steer[/QUOTE
you dont even need the ram assist to stop the bump steer the geometry of the system is correct and it does not push against the sterring box

I would get a steering stab at the very least

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[bigblue24v]

Originally Posted by bobcat67

yeah i have crazy larry on the downloader, thing you don't know is i've never used it and it is a pavement pounder. What are the various other things i have done that contribute to my tranny going out? I'm not saying you will break stuff, but i am allowed to say what has happened to me and I am entitled to my opinion on lift kits and modifications of the sort. That's why this is a FORUM so people can share their points of view on what works for them and what doesn't

just out of curiosity, what lift manufacturer are you using?

as I may have said in one of my very long responses, there are several common contributing factors.

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[Motoracer057]

Originally Posted by Smokey12v

Any stock truck isn't made for "offroad", so what's your point?

These trucks are MADE for work not to lift 16 inchs in the air and roll on some 40's. I just still don't get why you would want something like a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck to offroad in when you can get little trucks or jeeps that will perform alot better offroad. I am not trying to bash your idea bigblue24v...but its just the way i see things but to each their own so if you want to do it go for it man it will look sick and i feel bad for anyone around you on the road that cuts you off

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[clowninmd]

Originally Posted by bobcat67

yeah i have crazy larry on the downloader, thing you don't know is i've never used it and it is a pavement pounder. What are the various other things i have done that contribute to my tranny going out? I'm not saying you will break stuff, but i am allowed to say what has happened to me and I am entitled to my opinion on lift kits and modifications of the sort. That's why this is a FORUM so people can share their points of view on what works for them and what doesn't

you have to find the humor in your own post that you contributed blowing tranny's to lifting, and tire size but neglected to mention the handful of other mods you have. thats my point. and I call B.S. on spending the cash on a programmer then never using it isn't that just what you guys are all telling this guy to do....not to spend his money on something he can't use....


back to the purpose.....my buddy just put ram assist on his super that he's runnin 38's on and it made an amazing difference. spendy, but worth it. eliminated all of his terrible steering issues he had.

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[bigblue24v]

Originally Posted by Motoracer057

These trucks are MADE for work not to lift 16 inchs in the air and roll on some 40's. I just still don't get why you would want something like a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck to offroad in when you can get little trucks or jeeps that will perform alot better offroad. I am not trying to bash your idea bigblue24v...but its just the way i see things but to each their own so if you want to do it go for it man it will look sick and i feel bad for anyone around you on the road that cuts you off

insurance + fuel for one vehicle consumes enough money. My truck never gets worked, never tows...unless you consider a 4 wheeler, few bales of pine neeedles, a pallet of rocks one time, and some firwood from time to time working a truck.

mostly I jsut wanted the cummins reliability, tunability, and power, and there are three things right there that would keep me from buying a little truck.

also, one money pit is bad enough...two money pits at 17?

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[cowbully]

Originally Posted by Motoracer057

I just still don't get why you would want something like a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck to offroad in when you can get little trucks or jeeps that will perform alot better offroad.

It all depends on what you define off road as. Me i define off road as me and a bunch of my buddies, all with lifted full size trucks, go down to the powerlines and play in the mud. These powerlines have some serious mud holes too. Dont even think about going in there without at least 44" tires. Little trucks just wont cut it!!!

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[bobcat67]

Originally Posted by clowninmd

you have to find the humor in your own post that you contributed blowing tranny's to lifting, and tire size but neglected to mention the handful of other mods you have. thats my point. and I call B.S. on spending the cash on a programmer then never using it isn't that just what you guys are all telling this guy to do....not to spend his money on something he can't use....


back to the purpose.....my buddy just put ram assist on his super that he's runnin 38's on and it made an amazing difference. spendy, but worth it. eliminated all of his terrible steering issues he had.

I use the programmer i just haven't used the crazy larry tune yet, cause i was waiting for the funds for a new trans, i didn't pay a dime for the crazy larry tune

[bigblue24v]

Originally Posted by clowninmd

back to the purpose.....my buddy just put ram assist on his super that he's runnin 38's on and it made an amazing difference. spendy, but worth it. eliminated all of his terrible steering issues he had.

well..then agian, if the steering geometry is right, there isnt a need for ram assist, just a simple steering stab. at most.

i think the thing to do would be to see how this kit turns out and then go from there. also, i am interested in hearing how the testing and tuning turns out and that will be a good indicator of what is necessary

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[bobcat67]

Originally Posted by bigblue24v

just out of curiosity, what lift manufacturer are you using?

as I may have said in one of my very long responses, there are several common contributing factors.

top gun customz 8.5" long arm kit

[bigblue24v]

Originally Posted by bobcat67

top gun customz 8.5" long arm kit

there are alot of little things required to release steering stress as well as driveline strss that the TGC it doesnt address. like I said, it is a kit designed to make the truck taller with a good ride on the road

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[Motoracer057]

Originally Posted by bigblue24v

insurance + fuel for one vehicle consumes enough money. My truck never gets worked, never tows...unless you consider a 4 wheeler, few bales of pine neeedles, a pallet of rocks one time, and some firwood from time to time working a truck.

mostly I jsut wanted the cummins reliability, tunability, and power, and there are three things right there that would keep me from buying a little truck.

also, one money pit is bad enough...two money pits at 17?

trust me i know about the money situation bc im only 19 myself and frankly I do not know how you got that truck with that nice lift and tire combo. I have a hard enough time just keeping my head above water with my payments and insurance. but good luck with whatever route you decide to take and if/when you get a mega with that lift you will have to come up here to ga and well go ride around in that beast

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[bigblue24v]

Originally Posted by Motoracer057

trust me i know about the money situation bc im only 19 myself and frankly I do not know how you got that truck with that nice lift and tire combo. I have a hard enough time just keeping my head above water with my payments and insurance. but good luck with whatever route you decide to take and if/when you get a mega with that lift you will have to come up here to ga and well go ride around in that beast

well..Im hoping to have an emison equipment free patriot blue 6.7L mega by feb, and then have it lifted sometime around m 18th bday in october

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