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Originally Posted by ats4x4dotcom
John, those who have some mechanical apptitude, and can understand how a vehicle dynamic works, generally take about 1 month of use to get over the 'excitement" of the new lift, and start to realise little things tht arent as good, once the shine has worn off, so to speak.
One of these area's is wheel alignment, and another is weight transfer, both which change a lot, when lifting a vehicle.
It is very difficult to get a vehicle to drive like a std height vehicle, with 3" or more of lift, and its certainly beyond the realms of possible on a budget, or for most "accessory fitters" wether in a shop, or at home.
When it comes to handling, most people think they know what it is, without knowing how to get it there, or whats involved in making it handle, but they think "it feels great".
This doesnt mean its good.
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Agree! Though handling is still subjective. Some prefer soft and cushy handling while some prefer a more stiff ride with better reaction. Ride quality isn't just about which suspension is "technically the best and most proper set up".
When I bought my used LX450 I was queezy on the 2-hour drive home. All the thing did was sway side to side which later I discovered was normal for the LX due to really soft suspension components. EEK! How could any old fart drive that thing daily? I can see how a 2.5" OME suspension would be a huge improvement (for most) despite some change in dynamics. My LX is at 7+" and while it doesn't make me queezy it rides like XXXX though it handles OK with the front arm change. High speeds? I fear for the possible emergency manuever as my track is still at stock.
On a 100? The OEM ride was very good, controlled, though a tad on the soft side (for me). Adding a OME lift and taking it up a tad to the max (2.75", etc) firms the ride and in my opinion without changing the dynamics much at all. I preferred the high speed highway ride though the quick turn-ins around town left a desire for a bit more down travel. Lane changes are better with OME.
Sorry though....I cannot believe the verbage I read regarding the upper arm/caster change ON THIS VEHICLE, the 100. I would have believed reading a "small improvement was made on highway", but that't it. I could be wrong though I don't buy it. We're not talking about a 6" lifted 100 that had bad caster before the upgrade. If the improvement on his truck was that great then I question the setup and/or technical issue before the change. Maybe the Fox shocks, though all we heard about when they went on was how great they handled. ???