Mileage has dropped about 1.3 mpg on avg. But the cornering is now on par with my old x5. The ride is firmer, doesn't float. I am very happy with the improvement. Also had to replace the load leveling shocks with non load leveling ones on the back.
Well the handling news is good, but why such a drop in mpg? Aren't the 295's the same overall diameter as all the stock tires or is it the spider monkeys?
Great look! Do you have the spring part numbers you used? I've been looking for SRT8 springs everywhere, since never saw someone do this install in this forum, thought they wouldn't fit on standard wk2s.
Great look! Do you have the spring part numbers you used? I've been looking for SRT8 springs everywhere, since never saw someone do this install in this forum, thought they wouldn't fit on standard wk2s.
I had a shop do the work overall cost was approx. 1700
Non load leveling was 250 or so including the new upper mounts that were needed.
Since the install I've had a few issues. First my right cv joint went out, I assume this was a manufacturing issue as there was a bulletin issued on this. My front sway bar is rattling now. I believe this is a result of the shop who did the original install. The idiot neglected to tighten the sway bar enough and the nut came loose, it was re tightened a day later but I think the links have worn out as a result. Either way dealership is covering it...
Aside from that the truck handles worlds better. I am glad that I made the change...
look great bro! :thumbsup: i am still on the fence about doing the SRT springs.
On a scale of 1-10.... 10 being the most harsh. Where would you rate the new springs? I really don't want to stiffen up my ride much more than i have now. My ride now stock is about a 5-6.
Looks awesome, that drop is just right...I think that solidified my decision to go this route (different wheels though). Did you upgrade the rear sway bar as well?
Just saw this. The only draw back was that I still tow my boat and the back dropped pretty low. I installed airbags in the rear springs. Problem solved.
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