set back plates
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SEL777
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Re: set back plates
I'd go with the Belltech lowering springs, and the set back plates before the blocks. Good Bilstein shocks (I got the HD ones). Add the rear sway bar B.T. p/n for Ty is 5524....from memory, but check it out. I would also recommend have it (them) powder coated prior to installation if it's gonna see any street time in inclemate weather. I did those rear components, the ZQ8 steering box and steering shaft at one time and it felt like a new truck.
I'd go with the Belltech lowering springs, and the set back plates before the blocks. Good Bilstein shocks (I got the HD ones). Add the rear sway bar B.T. p/n for Ty is 5524....from memory, but check it out. I would also recommend have it (them) powder coated prior to installation if it's gonna see any street time in inclemate weather. I did those rear components, the ZQ8 steering box and steering shaft at one time and it felt like a new truck.
atkonkler
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Re: set back plates
Thanks....I wasn't sure if we could use the v8 setup version with our trucks.....thanks TeeTopZ.ill look into the leaf springs. ...I already did the zq8 box....steering shaft ....just wanted the little bit lower look without sacrificing the ride quality.
Thanks....I wasn't sure if we could use the v8 setup version with our trucks.....thanks TeeTopZ.ill look into the leaf springs. ...I already did the zq8 box....steering shaft ....just wanted the little bit lower look without sacrificing the ride quality.
Darin
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Re: set back plates
I have the JTR setback plates, along with the belltech leafs, and no blocks. I also have the load leveller coil over springs that were mentioned in another thread, and a belltech rear sway bar.
It rides like a dream now. Next is the front Sportmachines coil overs that are in the mail and it'll be perfect.
I have the JTR setback plates, along with the belltech leafs, and no blocks. I also have the load leveller coil over springs that were mentioned in another thread, and a belltech rear sway bar.
It rides like a dream now. Next is the front Sportmachines coil overs that are in the mail and it'll be perfect.
atkonkler
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Re: set back plates
Thanks Aaron
Went to the bell tech site ....just offered shocks ....no leaf springs....anyone got the old number if they aren't made anymore?
Thanks Aaron
syclone809
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Re: set back plates
Part#5954, it's listed under regular s-series
http://www.belltech.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=5954
Leaf springs are the same for Sy or Ty, so are front sway bars, the only part that differs between the 2 is the rear sway bar
Part#5954, it's listed under regular s-series
http://www.belltech.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=5954
Leaf springs are the same for Sy or Ty, so are front sway bars, the only part that differs between the 2 is the rear sway bar
RAR1TY
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Re: set back plates
I'm in the process of redoing my rear suspension. As of now it has 2" blocks, shims and the wheels are forward too much. My plan is to raise it back up a bit, maybe 1"-1 1/2" up to get a better ride back. My plan is AFCO rear shocks, JTR setbacks and BT leafs. Question is the leafs say for a 3" drop?? Which I DON'T want. Maybe I should just change to a 1" block? Never a fan of blocks at all. Any ideas about the leaf setup? I'm trying to get this right the first time. I want a softer ride for the street. Thanks!!
Bryan A
I'm in the process of redoing my rear suspension. As of now it has 2" blocks, shims and the wheels are forward too much. My plan is to raise it back up a bit, maybe 1"-1 1/2" up to get a better ride back. My plan is AFCO rear shocks, JTR setbacks and BT leafs. Question is the leafs say for a 3" drop?? Which I DON'T want. Maybe I should just change to a 1" block? Never a fan of blocks at all. Any ideas about the leaf setup? I'm trying to get this right the first time. I want a softer ride for the street. Thanks!!
Bryan A
RealFastV6
@jb_and_his_coffee
That's 3" drop for a regular S10, not for a Sy. You'll get maybe 1-1.5" drop for a SyTy.
You could try using stock springs, setback plates, and Afcos. I think you'll decide it's too high though and you'll get the belltechs. It'll just cost you time to try.
You could try using stock springs, setback plates, and Afcos. I think you'll decide it's too high though and you'll get the belltechs. It'll just cost you time to try.
Spnknu
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Re: set back plates
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82070
Stout74 was making these awesome lowering blocks with integrated setback and shims. There was a lot of positive feedback on quality and set up of the blocks. I dont know if he is still making them but he was willing to make me a set when I purchased my Typhoon almost a year ago.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82070
Stout74 was making these awesome lowering blocks with integrated setback and shims. There was a lot of positive feedback on quality and set up of the blocks. I dont know if he is still making them but he was willing to make me a set when I purchased my Typhoon almost a year ago.
Re: set back plates
You dont need the setbacks with the BT leafs. Theyre already setup to setback
You dont need the setbacks with the BT leafs. Theyre already setup to setback
RealFastV6
@jb_and_his_coffee
I've never heard or seen anything that would indicate that. If they are it's not enough. BTs with the JTR setback plates are centered nicely.
RealFastV6
@jb_and_his_coffee
That ought to do it. Hatrik8 just did the same setup with QA1s instead of Afcos. He can comment.
Mine is a little more straight-line, Caltracs with no Swaybars, but everything else the same. I love it.
Getting rid of the drop blocks and using the Belltech leafs is probably the key. The axle has more leverage to wrap the stock springs when you use drop blocks, and also aren't designed to support the weight and ride of the truck in only 2 inches of travel; so you end up bottoming out and the rear end ends up bouncing around twisting while wrapping the springs. The shocks can't control it so doesn't really matter how good your shocks are in that situation.
RealFastV6
@jb_and_his_coffee
set back plates
Here's what this looks like btw. Grabbed a pic at the shop this weekend.
Here's what this looks like btw. Grabbed a pic at the shop this weekend.
hatrik8
Donating Member
Re: set back plates
On my Syclone I used belltech leaf springs, JTR setback plates, QA1 double adjustable shocks and belltech sway bar. Most of the info is here:
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100787
The ride is much better than my old setup (stock leafs, 2" blocks, KYB monomax shocks, belltech sway bar) It was always very stiff. I haven't driven it much, so I haven't made any adjustments to the shocks yet, but it feels much better. It used to feel like a school bus if I was going over a hump on the highway.
On my Syclone I used belltech leaf springs, JTR setback plates, QA1 double adjustable shocks and belltech sway bar. Most of the info is here:
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100787
The ride is much better than my old setup (stock leafs, 2" blocks, KYB monomax shocks, belltech sway bar) It was always very stiff. I haven't driven it much, so I haven't made any adjustments to the shocks yet, but it feels much better. It used to feel like a school bus if I was going over a hump on the highway.
