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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Bottomed out my rear suspension, going over some railroad tracks at a crossing today. 5 of us in there did the trick.

I was disappointed to find the factory had installed bumpstops that were about the size of my pinky finger.

Guess I'll have to keep the back seat folded down from now on.
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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thats all it needs... doesnt take much...
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
thats all it needs... doesnt take much...
I'm sure it is, but it was really loud & jarring. I really thought it was metal to metal contact.

I think a mild lift & some longer stops might be my answer.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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rear leafs sagging? this is the biggest cause...
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
rear leafs sagging? this is the biggest cause...
The back seems to sit a little higher than the front actually.

I might just do a bastard pack on it, since it rides a little soft in the back anyway.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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shocks can also play a roll although your is somewhat newer and i would think would be alright...
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