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SXT suspension difference??

Old Jun 8, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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I took some measurements of the wheel height of my stock 10 SXT. I found that my 265/70R17 31.7" tires sit 31" front and back and the overall height from ground to wheel well is.. front 35.5" @ 40PSI and rear 38.5" @ 42PSI. That is a 3" difference and am wondering why? My friends stock 09 Sport sits level on 33" 24s.. I'm assuming the suspension for an ST/SXT is more for hauling/towing and would not be as stiff as a sport for performance. Any ideas?
 

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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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2010 to improve mileage / aerodynamics they lowered the front a little bit. The 10's seem to have a lot more rake than the 09's do.

The only difference is a TRX is a little bit taller in the front, it uses a different strut that preloads the coil a little more. Otherwise everything is pretty much exactly the same.
 
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Originally Posted by jball
2010 to improve mileage / aerodynamics they lowered the front a little bit. The 10's seem to have a lot more rake than the 09's do.

The only difference is a TRX is a little bit taller in the front, it uses a different strut that preloads the coil a little more. Otherwise everything is pretty much exactly the same.
I'm interested in putting 33" 20s on.. will I have to level it in the front to even it out? Is there a leveling kit for just the front? What happens if I trailer or put a load in the back will it squat? Anybody notice this on their 10s?
 

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