Sandy Mods 003

hows the ride now????

It seems to have settled down to its "normal" ride height. Its almost 2" lower than stock. Just as H&R described. Its definately firmer, but also a little supple over the small highway ripples. Make sense? Not sure if its the progressive wind in the springs or what. I like the look, but would kinda liked a little more drop in retrospect.(a full 2" or 2.25") I've got to get my set of 22's cleaned up(285/35-22 Toyo Proxes) and see how the final outcome is. But you have to remember, this is a short wheelbase truck. So normally the ride is like a Jeep Wrangler. It tend to buck or rock back and forth over some bumps. I really noticed it today. Here's what: you know when they open a road to put in a new pipe? After a few weeks the patch gets slightly depressed? Well, the truck goes "Thump-Thump" over these. I wonder if different struts would help? Our wives would probably object to our adolescent behavior! Bob

did you have to get chamber bolts/plates? And how much did the install cost you?

The kit from H&R did not come with, nor was there anything about camber plates/ bolts/ eccentrics in the kit. H&R said this was a direct bolt in. All I would have to do is a 4-wheel alignment afterwards. My shop that I used did the install for $500 and the alignment for $89. Which I thought was reasonable. Total time in the shop was just over 4 hours. I got estimates from 3 different shops before I had it done. They were $500 to $780 @ STS! Hope this helps. The main reason I did all this is because I'm an amputee and with the wide sills I was having a little difficulty getting in without banging my leg all over the bodywork. That 2" made just the right change for me. Good luck, Bob

Excellent looking SPORT!!! That color looks really good in the picture. The drop looks good to "tighten it up" You explained how it rides.. i find my Sport to ride pretty rough from stock but then again i've never had anything wearing 22 inch wheels!! How does it handle?

did you take out the strut isolator in the front