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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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are there any aftermarket parts to make my truck handle more sport like,
and what would be needed to make it happen. i know it will never handle like a sport car but i want to make it as close to it as possable
thanks for any input
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Well its a truck so besides gas shocks/struts and maybe a thicker sway bar, not gonna get better than that. Not sure if leveling the truck would be a great benefit for the investment. Do a google search, I'm sure some companies are starting to come out with the stated mods.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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drop it....lower center of gravity
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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lower profile tires
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Yep, lower it. And get some wider lower profile sport tires. I'm surprised how well these new trucks handle stock. Have to remind myself that I'm not in a car.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Yep, lower it. And get some wider lower profile sport tires. I'm surprised how well these new trucks handle stock. Have to remind myself that I'm not in a car.

Can please everyone, mine is a sports car in my mind. Best handling truck I have every had only problem it is kind big in these new small parking lots.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Anyone had a drop done, how does it look, and did you just lower the front or both front and rear?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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i have a 2/4 drop. It does handle better
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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I was curious about this also. I know it's a truck and it does ride well compared to most trucks I've driven or been in, but it seems to have a lot of body roll in turns.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:15 AM
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thanks for the input. i was thnking maybe stiffer shock and or springs .
will that work as well
 
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