Velvet ride shackles

[canblue]

Do I need to remove the camper/helper springs when I install the Velvet ride shackels?

 

[Barry]

No

 

[canblue]

Originally posted by Barry

No

Thank you.

 

[Barry]

You are welcome.

 

[canblue]

Remove sensor link

I was talking to one of the tech reps and go the following reply from my question about the load sensor on the rear axle for breaking.







" The link sensor has to be disconnected.

And it's recommended that the dealer disconnect it.

The link sensor adjust the amount of pressure distributed to each rear wheel.

The Velvet-ride lowers the vehicle and makes the suspension softer so the sensor get a false reading and could distribute the breaking unevenly.



James H. Bucksbee, P. E.

Sr. Staff Engineer

Industrial Products Unit

Lord Corporation

Phone: 800-458-0456, ext. 6586

FAX: 814-864-4259

[Mail to: -- email address removed --]

 

[Un-Hemi]

I just installed a set of Velvet Rides last night, and, unloaded, the ride height is exactly what it was before. In fact, I could still slide the old shackles over the bolts that protrude from the VRs. It may lower the rear of the truck a tad under some load, but it will be minimal, probably not more than 1/2". I have a call in to see if longer arms are available so that I can level the truck a bit.