Well, my AHC has finally reached the critical point where replacement is staring me in the face. Recently ran "heavy" in Big Bend and found the AHC unable to raise into H mode. It held in N mode without issue. However, what I've been noticing lately is that the front is "bouncy" and on big dips, the tires hit the fender liner hard. It's as if there is very little compression dampening and/or the TBs are simply worn out. Additionally, it's riding "rough" on the crappy roads here in Austin (rebound and compression dampening seem off). Wife says she feels a little carsick when she rides in the truck now because she feels all the little vibrations from road imperfections (only started doing this over the past few months). Plus, I get pronounced "dive" when braking hard and bit more "roll" when turning...even on the Sport setting. I've got the pressures in spec and get 9 grads on the reservoir and recently flushed the AHC for a 2nd time since purchase last March (flushed fluid was black on the first flush back in August and reddish on the recent flush in February with no foam). I was looking at the upper shock bushings this weekend and ALL are grey and showing significant cracking. I think those bushings are shot (they look baaaaad IMHO). Additionally, I noticed that the "boots" on the UCA ball joints on both sides are split open as well. I'm thinking at minimum I need to replace the shocks (showing signs of weeping as well) and the UCA ball joints (top and bottom to make sure everything is addressed). Considering the TBs and rear springs are now 20 years old, I should replace those as well. Given those things (costs) AND that I'll be ordering a rear bumper and winch before HIH, I figure it's time to make the jump to conventional.
Now to decide between IronMan ProFoam or the ToughDog Foam setups along with new UCAs.
Now to decide between IronMan ProFoam or the ToughDog Foam setups along with new UCAs.