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Shims and affect on suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 94slowbra, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    94slowbra

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    2016 pro, currently has 1 shim up front on each side. Thinking of adding another and want to know how it affects the suspension: ride quality, travel ect... Essentially is a top spacer, which we knows makes trucks ride like shit, so what's the difference? Is it just not tall enough to have a negative effect? Any downside to adding another? Truck rides fine for my liking currently so I don't want to alter it to much, just want that little extra.
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  2. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:33 PM
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    I'm Running CB Shims up front with no issue. Ride is fine and rake looks stock with the rest of my suspension components. I have 2 on the driver side and 1 on the passenger.
     
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    Do you have stock bump stops
     
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    No, I also have a suspension lift.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    Essentially a top spacer, or it is a top spacer? Does it go above the coilover shock?
    Spacers are not recommended, and stacking them is also not a good idea.

    Adding spacers increases the extended length of the shock far beyond what the suspension is designed to do. You will risk the UCA hitting the spring, steering & cv binding and potentially blowing out the shock. Have you seen this thread?
    https://www.tundras.com/threads/recently-broke-my-front-shocks-need-help-on-choosing-new-ones.23986/
     
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