Suspension Upgrade Question

[Jason Witt 65]

Just a question that I have been pondering here. When I build my wall I know I will have to beef up my suspension. Question is, should I do airbags or just lift blocks? Any suggestions are much appreciated.

[jonbearsmt 919]

not enough info

[Jason Witt 65]

Maybe this may help. I am going to be doing a wall with 2 18'' Mayhem's in my SRT4, and it will be quite a bit more weight than my stock suspension can handle. I don't want my tires to get eaten by the wheel wells. I need to find a good solution to prevent any problems from the weight of all the gear including five D3100's that will be going in the trunk along with the weight of the wall. Just the rear is all I am concerned about.

Edited September 9, 2012 by BrutalBasser

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Tie the frame together first, then do the suspension, then beef up the brakes, then add your gear.

[Julian 641]

this is what I did for my mustang and it did wonders, I can adjust it with the optional sharder kit with, will do up to 80-150 psi and a max of 1200lbs EACH per shockwave.. expensive as FUCK but got the job done well.

Edited September 9, 2012 by Julian

[Jason Witt 65]

Thanks for the advice. I think I need to do a bit more research before jumping into this project.

[shizzzon 461]

this is what I did for my mustang and it did wonders, I can adjust it with the optional sharder kit with, will do up to 80-150 psi and a max of 1200lbs EACH per shockwave.. expensive as FUCK but got the job done well.

How expensive?

I spent less than $700 INSTALLED on Slam Bags for trucks on my 4banger...

My bags are rated for 2500lbs per bag, 400PSI filled, 750PSI surge.

I spent exactly $650 installed, parts were less than $400.

Currently I have about 800lbs in the vehicle, about 500 more lbs to go before i'm done. These bags are just laughing at the weight...

In my car, i have about 140PSI filled right now holding 800lbs in the rear.

Rear height is bout 2" below stock height but definitely safe.

[Julian 641]

this is what I did for my mustang and it did wonders, I can adjust it with the optional sharder kit with, will do up to 80-150 psi and a max of 1200lbs EACH per shockwave.. expensive as FUCK but got the job done well.

How expensive?

I spent less than $700 INSTALLED on Slam Bags for trucks on my 4banger...

My bags are rated for 2500lbs per bag, 400PSI filled, 750PSI surge.

I spent exactly $650 installed, parts were less than $400.

Currently I have about 800lbs in the vehicle, about 500 more lbs to go before i'm done. These bags are just laughing at the weight...

In my car, i have about 140PSI filled right now holding 800lbs in the rear.

Rear height is bout 2" below stock height but definitely safe.

These aren't bags per say, they are shocks with adjustable bags on them, I paid 940 shipped for mine. This was the only option out there for me that would basically drop in. I will have a full air ride sometime after sema when ride tech comes out wth the full kit. I am able to inflate my shocks with a normal tire pumps, which makes everything easy I actually have around 20-30 lbs in them and they are sitting exactly where the stock was sitting (maybe lower), I can completely raise them where it looks like no weight is on them at all

http://www.ridetech....ore/shockwaves/

Edited September 10, 2012 by Julian

[shizzzon 461]

oh, well i have no shocks in my car anymore so it bounces...

All the drop in installs blew out in my car due to weight.

Come to find out, all the drop ins do not like exceeding the maximum GVWR rating of the vehicle.

These i have are custom, welded brackets, etc..

[ssh 924]

oh, well i have no shocks in my car anymore so it bounces...

All the drop in installs blew out in my car due to weight.

Come to find out, all the drop ins do not like exceeding the maximum GVWR rating of the vehicle.

These i have are custom, welded brackets, etc..

[shizzzon 461]

that's what it takes to be at my spl level..

160 daily driver.. in a 4banger.. not easily accomplished

[ssh 924]

that's what it takes to be at my spl level..

160 daily driver.. in a 4banger.. not easily accomplished

Oh man.