Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
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Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
I know it's out of the ordinary because everyone wants max lift but I just ordered the Thuren .5'' coils for PW along with the king steering stabilizer. I've had the truxx 1.5'' a few months and feel it's a little too level if not negative level when I have a load in the bed. I want the minor rake back.
I doubt anyone has run these yet. If so..thoughts?
I doubt anyone has run these yet. If so..thoughts?
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
I run them. They're perfect for me, any more lift and I'd be bro-leaned out with a bottle of water in the bed (stock rear coils). Install was super easy, not as much has to be disconnected as the 1.5" lift. They eliminate most of the bow and seem to articulate better. Ride is a hair stiffer over chatter bumps IMO but consistent and smooth through bigger holes.
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
That's what I wanted to hear. I want just a bit of lift in the front and retain about 1" of rake. These should be perfect. Thanks.
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
I'm lost... which ones are the 1/2" lift coils?
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
Thuren has 1/2" list front coils of 1.5" front coils, basically he offers both for those that want stock type rake, and those that want to level truck. Its on his PW full kits you can pick which one when you build your system.2011TXPowerWagon wrote:I'm lost... which ones are the 1/2" lift coils?
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
That's how they are actually labeled on his site. But over here everyone calls them 3 inch coils and stuff, which always throws me for a loop. I assume 3 inches over stock 2500 which is level. And so 1/2 inch is actually 2.5 over stock 2500. Guessing.2011TXPowerWagon wrote:I'm lost... which ones are the 1/2" lift coils?
I'll be curious to see how these work out for you. I might run this setup myself.
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
My mistake i assumed everyone was driving the same year model as me lol. I see what youre talking about now.
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
@2011TXPowerwagon - well they sure look a lot alike .
@mikekey - yeah I watched your thread on 2014+ suspension options and finally drew the conclusion I didn't want to be leveled. For every inch you level the front you have to deal with that much weight transfer on the rear and want to retain a slight rake.
And boy, thuren doesn't play around with processing and shipping. I think the items are already on the truck!
@mikekey - yeah I watched your thread on 2014+ suspension options and finally drew the conclusion I didn't want to be leveled. For every inch you level the front you have to deal with that much weight transfer on the rear and want to retain a slight rake.
And boy, thuren doesn't play around with processing and shipping. I think the items are already on the truck!
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
Yea, that was the real dilemma I think guys without trailers weren't getting. When you add 980lbs to the rear of your truck, squat is going to happen. And with a level, getting your truck back to level with a weight distributing hitch becomes harder.
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
And with the softer Powerwagon front springs, trailer hitch weight lifts the front more than on a standard 3/4 ton Ram. With the aftermarket - even softer springs, the front end will lift even farther (without a weight distributing hitch).MikeKey wrote:Yea, that was the real dilemma I think guys without trailers weren't getting. When you add 980lbs to the rear of your truck, squat is going to happen. And with a level, getting your truck back to level with a weight distributing hitch becomes harder.
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Bingo. So it's a dilemma for sure.Bill2014 wrote:
And with the softer Powerwagon front springs, trailer hitch weight lifts the front more than on a standard 3/4 ton Ram. With the aftermarket - even softer springs, the front end will lift even farther (without a weight distributing hitch).
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
I have no experience towing or loading the bed of my 2016 Laramie PW. In August I will get a taste of my future plans to tow a Turtleback off-road trailer that probably maxes out around 2k lbs and around 300 lbs tongue weight. With that kind of weight do you think I would have significant squat on stock springs on the rear? I too am trying to decide on .5" or 1.5" Thuren coils in the front.
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
I doubt you'll have much if any real squat with something that lite. You shouldn't have to worry much anyways. But if you start loading up the bed with additional camping gear, you might.Hammerballs wrote:I have no experience towing or loading the bed of my 2016 Laramie PW. In August I will get a taste of my future plans to tow a Turtleback off-road trailer that probably maxes out around 2k lbs and around 300 lbs tongue weight. With that kind of weight do you think I would have significant squat on stock springs on the rear? I too am trying to decide on .5" or 1.5" Thuren coils in the front.
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Re: Thuren 1/2'' lift coils
I don't tow much but do haul considerable weight in the bed. I'll haul 20-50# bags of feed near the end of the bed along with probably another 300#'s near the cab and the truck hauls it easily albeit a bit nose high on the stock springs. I think you'll be fine.
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