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    Suspension rec's

    Can anyone recommend a comparable suspension setup to the Hotchkis TVR that doesn't lower the truck as much or at all and it less expensive? I NEED to improve the ride quality but the TVR isn't what I'm looking for. Also, I already have good tires (nitto's) but any tips on squeezing some...
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    Ride quality issues

    I've got a vibration/shake/wobble that pops up around 65 plus mph. The wheels were just balanced and I was curious what else it might be. Ideas? Also, looking for any suggestions to improve ride quality. Potholes seem to shake the truck to death and be more violent than expected. I know...
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    Questions, opinions please..

    Ok, so it turns out my 02 was not stock when it was brought to Carmax. Last owner put on shorty headers and a Magnaflow exhaust. What should the next mods be that won't affect emissions requirements (Maryland is homo) and won't make mpg much worse than it is. Truck is still too slow. I had a...
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    First trip to the mechanic.. not thrilled

    Got the truck a week ago and already having issues. Turns out one of the rims is slightly bent and another had no weights at all. Balancing is easy but straightening a wheel?? Not so sure. Also, there seems to be specks of anti-freeze around the engine compartment. It's being pressure...
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    Gonna keep it mostly stock.. best way to increase mpg?

    I modded my mach 1 but im gonna baby my lightning and im happy keeping it mostly stock.. minus the fuel guzzling. What are the best ways to increase mpg without robbing power and what kind of improvement can i really expect?
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    Why is my truck different?

    I noticed on a lot of the youtubes and other vids out there most Lightnings had a spray in bed liner. Mine doesn't and when I got it it looked as if someone never had one or removed it and used it to haul stuff. Did all 2002's have a bed liner? Next, I was concerned that if I wanted a spray...

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