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softer suspension

Post by kdalton » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:45 am

ive just joined the Suzuki forum.ive just bought a 1991 sierra.its got a 2inch suspension lift .but the suspension is so hard.it feels every bump on road and when im driving on the beach.any tips on how to make the ride a lot softer. cheaper the better. thanks

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Re: softer suspension

Post by Anton » Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:29 am

Welcome to the forum!

Start by squirting some wd40 between the leaves of your springs, if that helps then uhmwpe tape between the leaf springs will be a permanent improvement.
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Re: softer suspension

Post by ScottieJ » Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:35 am

:welcome: to :suzuki: club uk

It would help us advise you if we knew what the suspension set up was, is it standard or lifted etc?

Some pictures would be helpful if you don't know what it has fitted.

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Re: softer suspension

Post by kdalton » Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:33 pm

im not much of a mechanic but willing to learn.it has a 2inch suspension lift and has heavy duty shockers.im thinking the shockers are to heavy duty for the sierra. thanks

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Re: softer suspension

Post by Anton » Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:16 pm

I think Scottie was trying to find out exactly what kind of 2" lift - shackles, body lift, rears up front, lift springs, YJ's, reverse shackle etc etc.

Pics would help loads.
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Re: softer suspension

Post by kdalton » Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:31 am

im trying to upload photos of my suspension.but I cant do it it says the file is to big .I just want to upload 4 photos.any help how I can do it.thanks

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Re: softer suspension

Post by Ladaman » Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:17 am

You need to make the file size below 1Mb I think the limit is.

Sometimes you can just right click and there is a resize option, or open in paint and resize there.
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Re: softer suspension

Post by kdalton » Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:03 am

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Re: softer suspension

Post by kdalton » Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:05 am

here arhttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/kdalton1/car006_zps2a63b5bf.jpge some photos of myhttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/kdalton1/car005_zpse92c4ca2.jpg?t=1422781242 stiff suspension.any help to make it a bit softer. ththanks

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Re: softer suspension

Post by kdalton » Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:27 am

heres some photos of my suspension.any tips to make it a lot softer ride

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