Originally Posted by
Johnnysplits
Ok I need some guidance. Setting up an SC10 2wd w/BB shocks. I've done the push down and release test. I tried three sets of springs front and rear...same results. The chassis comes up level and at the same rate every time. However, when I do the 6" drop test, the front oscillates two times and the rear almost five. Again, using three sets of springs I get the same results. I just bought two more spring sets to try. Should the rear oscillation match the front or vice-versa? By performing either test, is there something I should be looking for so I don't use springs that are too stiff...or too soft?
The amount of time they oscillate does not matter. Dampening (oil) takes care of that. What you are looking for right now is just the rate of the oscillation. Try the push down and release test again. When you release the truck both ends should rise at the same rate. If you've never done this before and aren't quite sure what you're seeing it may appear that the front and back rise at the same time. However, one end may be rising slightly faster than the other and it could happen so fast that you might not notice it. It's best to take some video and slow it down to analyse it. If not, have a careful eye and be patient. Good luck, the process is well worth the effort!