*Post-Lift Question (A bit concerned...)*

[Raiderh8r89]

OK, so I have discovered that adding 7.5" of lift to my truck has caused some squirly-ness when it's windy or when there is a bump or rut in the road. I know that the lift has made my truck aerodynamically retarded... Anyway, out here in SoCal, we get 'Santa Ana winds', and we get 60mph wind gusts periodically. I was driving on the freeway the other day, and the wind was pushing my truck into the other lane. And bumps or ruts in the road make the ass-end come out.

Anyhow, the question posed is this: Is there anything out there that I can get to make it more stable (other than a water bladder for the bed)? I already have dual steering stabilizers, so keep that in mind. Or basically, is the old 'you pay to play' phrase more acceptable in this situation? LOL

Thanks in advance

 

[RIV Customz]

Ah, the lovely Santa Ana Winds... a real bitch driving 8 east up in the mountains when I drive to Glamis. I really don't think there is much you can do other than add weight or change the aerodynamics of the truck. I have the dual steering stabilizer set up as well; doesn't help much in my opinion. Maybe a true hydraulic assist steering system? I have yet to see them for our trucks. I think it's more of a modification for diesels. I guess we're screwed/

 

[Raiderh8r89]

^LOL, damn... so I'm not the only one that has noticed this issue with lifted trucks then? I've never heard anyone complain about it- that's why I thought I would ask. I'm just afraid that adding more weight to the rear end will make it sag... bleh.

 

[backwoodscountryman]

As for going over the bumps.Thats wheel travel.That also happens to me,its normal.However tho what i did is i put 50 pound sand bags in the bed of the bed of the truck right next to each wheel well and that has helped somewhat.Your rear end will not sag with the sand bags.

Just make sure to shore up that rear end of your's when you get into your
50's,don't let it sag,lol.

And for the winds.Since you said you have stabilizer's.Not really much you can do besides maybe wind guards.Of course tho,those will have to be fabed up and look gay as you only really see them on semi's.


The true hydro system is not made for our trucks.Like you i have mainly seen them in diesels also.

 

[Raiderh8r89]

^Hi lol, that answer sure looks familiar

 

[ak_cowboy]

Can you adjust your shocks at all? It sounds like they're a little soft. but I'm running stock, so what do I know

 

[backwoodscountryman]

^Hi lol, that answer sure looks familiar

Ya i saw you over here and decided to post it here also as most of my time will be spent on this forum.Welcome by the way

Ya Cowboy made a good comment.Did you get adjustable shocks?If so,that would help out the ride and the bumps if you adjust them.Thanks Cowboy

 

[iowaredneck]

I agree a little weight in the back of the truck will help some. Two sandbags should make a big difference and not make the truck sag. I had a '88 f150 with a 6" lift many years ago and that is what I did. A little weight makes a world of difference.

 

[Big'un]

Mine acts the same way , Becca your lifting hydraulic shocks ride like crap compared to your stock gas shocks to.... thats the ass end coming up part , because mine didnt do it until i installed my hydraulic shocks

 

[backwoodscountryman]

Mine acts the same way , Becca your lifting hydraulic shocks ride like crap compared to your stock gas shocks to.... thats the ass end coming up part , because mine didn't do it until i installed my hydraulic shocks

Damm you man,you beat me to itlol.I was actually just thinking about her shocks and what kinda she had while i was changing my shocks out also.Was basically gonna tell her the same thing.Thanks man for just wording it better than me