Ericalan350
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- Apr 19, 2018
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- Location
- Houston, Tx
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0L V6
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a 94' 2wd super cab 4.0 with 10" drums. I had a near miss this past weekend (wreck) due the street being a little wet and my having to slam on my brakes to not hit the two idiots trying to dart out in front of me. I just replaced all components of my front and rear brakes excluding the drum itself, brake booster and master cylinder. The ABS light did come on due to locking up the brakes and sliding (due to the road being wet) but went off the next time I cranked up the truck. I did take my truck to a mechanic that I trust and he said everything was done correctly and the brakes felt and looked fine. My question / thought is due to the truck having a 2" rake (lower in the front) would it make sense to level the truck so that if or when I have to hammer down on the brakes again, the truck would not "nose dive" causing the rears to lock up as quickly? I can say that when I replaced my shocks a year ago the braking was better (my shocks were shot). At this point I do not want to "lift" the truck but if it will improve or minimize the rears from locking up as fast I think it would be worth it. Any helpful advice or thoughts are appreciated!
Also, if anyone has done a leveling kit, what manufacturer did you go with and how tough of a job was it? Any helpful tips or hints would also be appreciated!
Thanks folks!
Also, if anyone has done a leveling kit, what manufacturer did you go with and how tough of a job was it? Any helpful tips or hints would also be appreciated!
Thanks folks!