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What Suspension setting do you use?

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Old 11-28-15, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackCat81
You get better fuel economy with a different shock setting? Lol.
Yes, because the truck have a hard time getting up 10-20 mountains in the freeway with soft setting when on long drives.
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Yes, because the truck have a hard time getting up 10-20 mountains in the freeway with soft setting when on long drives.
You do realize you're only performing minor valving changes when you're adjusting them, which, in no way affects fuel economy, right?
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Originally Posted by BlackCat81
You do realize you're only performing minor valving changes when you're adjusting them, which, in no way affects fuel economy, right?
I track my fuel economy every single fill up. The proof is in the pudding. It varies from 30-50 miles on each setting.
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Originally Posted by Organized Garage Status
I track my fuel economy every single fill up. The proof is in the pudding. It varies from 30-50 miles on each setting.
It's next to impossible to track fuel economy based on a suspension firmness setting, especially when things like wind speed and direction are a constant variable. But if you think a suspension setting that has no effect on something relevant like ride height gives you better economy, then more power to you.
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Originally Posted by BlackCat81
It's next to impossible to track fuel economy based on a suspension firmness setting, especially when things like wind speed and direction are a constant variable. But if you think a suspension setting that has no effect on something relevant like ride height gives you better economy, then more power to you.
Thanks. You should try it.
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Originally Posted by Organized Garage Status
Thanks. You should try it.
I have, and I see 0 difference in fuel economy change.
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I like the 2nd from softest setting, while my wife prefers the softest. I definitely notice a difference over the speed humps in my alley.
Also, I have a sticker that gets me +100 HP and 100 MPG!
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I bought the Lexus for the luxuries and the fat soft ride, setting number 1 for me. When I'm in the mood for the curve hugging sporty ride I drive my Cobra!

If we have a load I do move it up to 2 for stability.
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#3 sport for me too.
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