What kind of drop do I have

[STR8WOT]

The ride on my truck really blows... bottoms out every time and it goes everywhere while making turns on uneven ground.

I took some pics of the rear end and as far as I can see it says Nitro on them, I was a super smooth ride so I want to do some upgrades ( budget ) with my tax money.

anyways here are the pics.

[harleydriven]

Nitro is brand of ur shocks. U should throw some bilsteins shocks and a set of shock extenders that should help out the ride. Take a picture of the front and the back of ur leaf springs to see what drop u have

[SCBQQSTN]

You think your ride is bad? My last HD had the bump stops RESTING on the axle! now that was a horrible ride!!

[greyhd]

Get rid of the Nitro shocks. Get some shock extenders and some billstein shocks.

[03_HD_F150SC]

If you want to know the amount of front and rear drop you have, then take measurements of the distance from the center of each wheel to the bottom of the fender well or bottom of flares if you have an 02-03, and post the results. Most members will be able to tell ya the amount of front/rear drop you have.

[Harley#356]

Those Nitro shocks absolutley suck. Put some bilsteins on there and you'll notice an immediate huge improvement. Front and rear!

Get us a pic of the shackles and hangers, then we can tell you the exact drop combo you have. I'm guessing you have both aftermarket shackles and hangers from the room you've got left between the axle and frame even with those short bumpstops. Its probably a 4" drop. Thats at the point of needing a c-notch, or lifting the rear back up 1".

Do the shocks first though and see how it feels.

[STR8WOT]

Originally Posted by Harley#356

Those Nitro shocks absolutley suck. Put some bilsteins on there and you'll notice an immediate huge improvement. Front and rear!

Get us a pic of the shackles and hangers, then we can tell you the exact drop combo you have. I'm guessing you have both aftermarket shackles and hangers from the room you've got left between the axle and frame even with those short bumpstops. Its probably a 4" drop. Thats at the point of needing a c-notch, or lifting the rear back up 1".

Do the shocks first though and see how it feels.

I'll get those pics ASAP... am really tired of the ride quality that sometimes I cry next to my truck for hours imagining how nice it would be to have a Cadillac. anyways... do you have a link to this extenders you speak of? and what type of bilsteins?

[Harley#356]

lol you'll get it dialed in eventually! Thats the hard part about buying a pre-modded truck.

I don't have a link for the extenders, somebody on here will though. As for the shocks, the screw spec bilsteins would be better if you want a softer ride. The L spec bilsteins are a bit stiffer for a sportier ride. LFP should sell them both.

[harleydriven]

I notice ur Fremont. I live in redwood city if ever around here let me know I can check out ur suspention

[STR8WOT]

Originally Posted by harleydriven

I notice ur Fremont. I live in redwood city if ever around here let me know I can check out ur suspention

Just down teh dumbarton eh thanks...

I wand a really smooth ride without having to lift the truck, I really like it the way it is ( I would want to make it lower without c-notch ) but seems not possible.

Anyways, am off from work this Monday so am going to go check some blisteins and some extenders hopefully by the end of the day I have some upgrade components.

['02 H-D #677]

Originally Posted by Harley?

do you have a link to this extenders you speak of? and what type of bilsteins?

Check this:

How To: Rear Shock Extenders Install