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Old 05-28-2012, 08:25 AM   #1
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Need help--95 ext cab dually

Just a little history, in 85 I had one of the 1st full size Chevy's slammed around Atlanta. Since then there's been several other lowered trucks & various other customs and over the last 15-20 years I built several Restmods and Mid-Year Corvettes.
The new story is, I recently purchased a 95 GMC Extra Cab Dually, Supercharged 454, rear axel flip, c-notched, rear helper air bags and supposedly front spindles. I feel this is a VERY nice truck.
Now the problem-- This thing is driving me crazy, Almost every time I hit any kind of bump, dip in the road, drive around perimeter,ect. the front tires bang into the frt inner fenders. I realize I've got a lot older since have lowered trucks but, all I hear is how great everybody's lowered dually rides and this thing rides like crap. My 68 Impala wagon drives & rides like a dream. I REALLY need some input on this guys as I love the truck but I can't keep going like this. I also realize that with what info I have on the truck it may be hard to diag but PLEASE offer any suggestions you may have. I feel like the back of the truck is fine other then it needs shocks (suggestions welcome) but, I have to do something with the front end. I don't want to go with a full bagged suspension. Again, any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated
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Old 05-28-2012, 11:11 AM   #2
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Re: Need help--95 ext cab dually

How much drop would you estimate the truck has? Any pics you can show us to get an idea of what you're working with?
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Old 05-28-2012, 07:03 PM   #3
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Re: Need help--95 ext cab dually

Yes, I'd like to see, too. Are your shocks in the front worn? May be hitting front fenders when bottoming out...pics may help.
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Old 06-08-2012, 04:50 AM   #4
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Re: Need help--95 ext cab dually

I think it's a 5/7 drop as the rear end is c notched and bagged. The shocks on the frt are supposed to be brand new.
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