driving a mini, long distance ?'s

Originally posted by H8MENOW



i dont know how far off my speedo is but i've only got the truck up to 55mph. the body roll got so bad i almost wrecked.

you sure you mean body roll? like driving just straight do you have any problems?

yea i see now that my 2link prevents it.. i just didnt figure that because even people with 2links told me i better get 8 valves because if i didnt id have this massive body roll..

i'm not talking about taking turns, i mean when i'm driving straight at higher speeds and hit little bumps or humps in the road the body starts swaying side to side and my steering is at the same position meaning st8 ahead

ooooh you mean bumpsteer, find me a pic of your front suspension, and someone can tell ya why it happends, sway bar aint gonna help that, shocks will help a tiny bit though.

Not bagged yet,but builing for handing. I cornner mine at speed, mountains & freeway ramps ,w/ after market bars,front & rear,& good shocks. Bars will stay on( Quickior Bars)! This truck is a daily,long drives no problem!Air ride is next,lots of planing!

Also run the best tires you can. Running Nitto NT-555, 225/40/18 These are ZR rated1

i'll try to get you some pixs asap. i one offed upper and lower control arms, with mustang 2 rack and pinion and the frame has been norrowed 3 inches. as far as bumpsteer the steer wheel barely moves the body sways like crazy i've kinda noticed it happens often on overpasses i dont know why by it seems thats when it happens the most often

i'm goodyear f1's 285/30/22 z rated, i don't think the tires are the problem.

i don't ahve any shocks or swaybar w/ a ladderbars in the rear and fbss and she hasn't failed me yet rides pretty darn well for airride

I've heard over & over that air ride shouldn't-dosn't handle. Tell air ride tech that,there's no reason it wouldn't if built right!There's no reason ok for air ride should be said. Just have to get mini truckers to do more in the resheach area when planing - building rides!