davinci701 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 hey guys i was wondering what type of suspension would be best for hardcore washboard roads some are like small slopes my shocks have been replaced twice in the past year because my work is all on back country roads worn out bad from all the oil tanker traffic get really bad i have a 2003 tahoe z71 and want it to ride like a caddy but not sure if thats possible on these roads any advice helps thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly1987 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Lowering tire pressure to 10psi!! Have a pump in the back to inflate them when ur back on normal roads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Air down. ^^^ Carry a Co2 tank. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthsayer Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 10 psi is a little extreme, odds are tire will lose its seal and go flat. 20 psi should do the trick. truthsayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanzx5 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 you said you replaced them 2 times in the last year? what brand. some brands are just junk and cant handle back roads. got to spend that money to get the quality that will handle the bad roads. t1500bdcp 2 t2d4 15" 1 t600.4 1 t400.2 1 set p1 tweets singer alt, tons of wiring, smd vm-1, 80prs, back seat delete, still in the works, aiming for a 145-147 with the ability to play 25hz up to 50hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly1987 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 8psi and below is when u should become concerned! Ull need bead locks for that!! 10-12psi is a bit low but doable with stock rims as long as your not traviling above 10-15 mph! Ull notice a huge difference from 20psi and 10psi!! 20psi is a bit high still and will still be stiff ride! Run 12-14psi if u don't feel ok with 10 And to do sharp turns very fast it will break the bead of the tire to the rim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly1987 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 And all that info was on the assumption your running stock tires and rims and not 24inch rims and rubber band (thin) tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 The lower the pressure the harder on gas also. For that kind of road, it would help but once you get on normal roads I find it make the driving worse. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly1987 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yeah gas would suffer, and I would never drive on normal roads with that low of a psi! Ull be all over the road and feel like ur floating and the tires can't be driven past 10-15mph at that psi! That's why I said he's gunna need a pump to inflate the tire before heading back onto the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yeah gas would suffer, and I would never drive on normal roads with that low of a psi! Ull be all over the road and feel like ur floating and the tires can't be driven past 10-15mph at that psi! That's why I said he's gunna need a pump to inflate the tire before heading back onto the street If you get a car pump, get a good one, I got a cheap one ant it takes 15 mins to pump tires from 25-32psi... joke My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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