Kore install pics.......

[Yo Hoot]

Performance suspension...Kore install pics.......

I got around to installing my Kore leveling setup yesterday. The springs made a huge difference in ride quality and how it takes bumps on the fly. I highly recommend getting these springs. They are a must have.



Did I say they are a must have? I really mean it. I could not believe the difference. I'm not one to promote products excessively but this setup deserves attention.



The Revtek spacers as you can see were breaking studs. They did send me a new kit but I chose to go with the Kore setup. Top notch stuff and super engineered.





Out with the old...

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Nice powder coat on the new springs...



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Using taller custom engineered springs allows more travel and a smoother ride. Here is the new spring next to the stock coil.



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Shocks are a work of art...



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New longer bump stops... .



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Pics Here

 

[Kry226]

Nice job Hoot. I did the same. The springs are awesome, but when I reassembled mine, I had no idea there were driver and passenger specific coils. :-laf Needless to say I had to do the job twice. Otherwise, it was a very easy job. I bought my 5100s separately, and after comparing and asking Kent, it has been concluded that my 5100s are too short and are in fact, topping out. So that's what that popping noise is... :-laf



By the way, how necessary do you think the new bumpstops are?

 

[Yo Hoot]

Nice job Hoot. I did the same. The springs are awesome, but when I reassembled mine, I had no idea there were driver and passenger specific coils. :-laf Needless to say I had to do the job twice. Otherwise, it was a very easy job. I bought my 5100s separately, and after comparing and asking Kent, it has been concluded that my 5100s are too short and are in fact, topping out. So that's what that popping noise is... :-laf



By the way, how necessary do you think the new bumpstops are?

I just did want Kent told me to do. I don't think the bumpstops were designed for no reason. They are signifcantly longer which means the will make contact sooner. Probably to protect the front end from hard hits.

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

The bumpstops included in the kit are a huge improvement over stock. They do come into contact earlier to help dampen the harder hits. They also absorb a huge amount of energy. I did some testing with them before they came with the kits. I just say they have been through the KORE testing grounds and came out a winner!



Nice photos!!! Great pics of the install!!



Enjoy,

Greg

 

[Bertram65]

Nice job, how much higher is the front end? I am not interested in it for a lift only to improve the ride and handleing, I am very limited by height where I park at work.

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

We have a new convert here! A long time Ford PSD Phanatic just bought an 05 CTD SRW 4x4 3500. His previous vehicle was a lifted pimped-out F250 SD. His dad is also a CTD convert from Ford, even though his first 03 CTD was a buy back because of drive-line vibe. That means of the six families here at the ranger station, six own Dodges (four are CTDs). The ranger who just transferred to Vegas also had a CTD (i think the isolation got to him, bbbahhahhahah).



Anyway, knowing he jacked up his PSD, I printed out some of the threads about the KORE suspension and warned him if he was going to pimp-out his CTD this is what he wanted to use for the lift/suspension. He said he would NEVER EVER lift the CTD because his PSD was ruined by the lift kit. The steering was became so bad it was a disaster waiting to happen. In fact, the fellow who bought it had to spend big bucks to get the thing fixed (he helped pay for fixing the Ferd after he sold it). The "never lift a truck or else you'll be sorry" theme was echoed by another CTD owner who is very mechanically talented (and kept telling the former PSD owner his truck's steering was screwed up)



The point of this ramble is, given the sensitivity of the Dodge suspension, as witnessed by all the threads on ball joints, trac bars, caster-camber, u-joints, driveline angle, and infinitum... . is putting the KORE suspension with the two inch leveling lift going to reek on the suspension-steering components? Am I saving my pennies for worse than nought?

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Kore only levels out the truck. It does lift it 2-3" but they use stock geometries to keep everything in line. I have had better steering and handling since the install. Think about it like this. Do you ever watch the Pro Rallye Racing on Speed? That is how you truck will handle after a Kore install. Like an 8000 lb rallye car. You can't even imagine the improvements. I have had countless customers reply," If I knew it was this good, I would have done this upgrade months ago!!! " I have heard that over and over.

As for the ball joints, steering componants, and such, There is less wear and tear on them. The new KORE shocks will eat up more energy, disperse it befor it is transfered to the chassis, and fill up the voids of the factory shocks. Tell your friend, if he is ever in SO. CAL, to give me a call. One ride is all it takes!!!!

Enjoy,

Greg

 

[Yo Hoot]

The Kore suspension is just that... suspension... professionally engineered suspension that is tried and tested. It's not a pimp lift whatsoever. Go to the Kore site and read up. They have different levels of upgrades. After installing the lowest level (just springs and shocks) I have come to the conclusion that out of all the mods I have done, this one is the one that improves the overall drivability of my truck the most. Again, I don't sell or work for anybody in the automotive business. This is my daily driver and hobby.



It only raises the front a couple of inches to level it out but it does this with taller and better engineered coils and shocks. You end up with a coil that has more compression distance and a greater ability to absorb the bumps.



"KORE designed parts make your vehicle perform better and last longer - guaranteed. "







http://koreperformance.com/products.htm

 

[Buzzer]

Hoot... I noticed that you are also set up for a plow. The Kore leveling kit doesn't affect the ability to carry a plow or anything... right?

 

[Yo Hoot]

Hoot... I noticed that you are also set up for a plow. The Kore leveling kit doesn't affect the ability to carry a plow or anything... right?

Plow. .



As far as height... I'm at the limit for the plow. I was already before with the Revtek spacers so I wasn't concerned about this kit. Kent told me it'll help. It handled the plow quite well before.

 

[2broke2smoke]

hey Hoot ...



looks good ...



did you diagnose the death wobble?



your driveway is too short to need a plow



Rex

 

[Yo Hoot]

hey Hoot ...



looks good ...



did you diagnose the death wobble?



your driveway is too short to need a plow



Rex

Rex I fixed the death wobble a long time ago just by adding caster that was taken away with the front lift. Only ever did it that one time and since I adjusted the caster I've been to Maine on vacation, Thunder in Muncie and to Connecticut for a diesel getogether and to Kauffmans... . no more wobble.



I did the Kore deal because the studs that hold the shock towers down on the Revtek spacers were breaking. Now I'm glad it happened.



With the record warm temperatures we've been having I don't see any plowing in the near future. But than things can change real quick.

 

[2broke2smoke]

good deal ...



Kore seems to have the highest quality lift available ...

 

[SLinse]

greg, which KORE setup do you have?



I've got the tough country leveling kit, I wish I would have known about KORE instead. IF it rides like people say.

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

I am currently testing some prototype front springs and shocks. Top Secret stuff!!! I have the Fox shocks in the rear. Proto type stuff is insane!!



Greg

 

[SLinse]

so maybe I should wait. How are there setups for towing?

 

[Task125]

I was looking for a leveling kit myself,but was going to install a 1in add a leaf in the rear. does kore have something for this?

all the leveling kits make the truck look higher in the front. I think its because of the wheel well cut outs.

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Shane,

There is a thread on KORE and Towing. Do a search, I posted a pic on that thread. I pull up to 15,000 lbs no problem.



Task125. The KORE system still sets the truck level. Mine actually looks like the front is down a little bit. Maybe only a half an inch but it looks great.



Greg

 

[Graphite 6]

Hey Hoot, I assume that is the "Leveling Kit" from Kore? Not the Chase or Race version? And how tall does it make your truck to the top of the roof? Thanks for all the pics. Brad

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

Thanks Greg for the reply. The part about the KORE suspension absorbing destructive energy is good. However, let me play devil's advocate here.

It does lift it 2-3" but they use stock geometries to keep everything in line

If the truck is being lifted the geometry of, for instance the driveline, is being changed unless the kit contains something to lower the center bearing carriage. In addition, the angle to the pumpkin will be different regardless if the trucks attitude is maintained. This would also apply to control arms and etc.



Yo Hoot:

It's not a pimp lift whatsoever. Go to the Kore site and read up

Thanks for the advice, however, I have been to the site as well as closely following the T-Rex/Kore threads. I especially appreciate Kent's replies to post as they are well written, sound advice, and plumb exciting to read.



Excuse my using the term "pimp kit" as it was meant to be derisive of my friends PSD debacle. He is a redneck from Northern CA, a former sawyer, and now a law enforcement officier (kind of a classic AH becoming the cop but in a pinch I would definately would not mind having him behind me, if you get my drift). Unfortunately, he is freak'n crazy (imho) when it comes to driving snomos, bikes, and rigs and I can assure you HIS use and intent isn't pimp.



Having said that I think there is room to raise legitimate questions about the drawbacks to changing the geometry, wheels, tires, and etc for which a vehicle was designed for without the appropriate measures. Thats where I come in .



I would also say that the driving Kent and Greg do has the potential to mask any affects changing the suspension geometry because they are hammering their vehicles for fun, sport, and profit. Therefore, they are most likely eating up suspension components in the normal course of events. So the question is are they replacing spension parts faster then they would be IF the geometry remained stock.



In summary, I WANT to put a Kore suspension on my vehicle AND to refer friends to a superior product. But there isn't any harm in asking question in order to make an informed decision. (ramble ramble, blah, blah, blah) #ad