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what modifications should i do next

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i have a 2002 sonoma 4x4 with 31x10.50 bfg mudterrains with a slight torsion bar crank and a flowmaster exhaust....the truck is stock besides the tires and the exhaust and i also have a brush guard on the front...any suggestions on what i should do next?


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Shocks if they are still factory. You won;t beleive the difference in the ride.
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Air intake 'swissing'/K&N drop in filter... Throttle valve shaving...

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Tuneup if you haven't recently had one. Maybe fluid changes, get rid of Dex, transfer case vacuum switch if thats still original. Maybe some stereo work if you like sound. Longer shackles to get the rear back up higher than the front.
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After Market sway bar bushings ($30) would go well with shocks.

Any of these can be argued as a 1st mod priority.

1. Shocks
2. Improved air intake
3. exhaust
4. sway bar bushings

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i think my next step will be the new shocks....and im not sure if shackles are leagel where i live (i live in virgina) does anyone know if they are :?:
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and also i would like to get some pictures of my truck up here to see what u guys think....but i dont know how....can some one tell me how

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After you get through the mods already mentioned if you choose to do them you might want to consider either wait4meperformance computer or HPPIII programmer and a throttle body spacer. All these are discussed in great detail and can be found with a search on the forum. Another excellent read is the threads on the exhaust pre-cat. Enjoy, we'll help you learn and progress if we can. :thumb:
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dont get a Throttle body spacer...they dont do s###
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Yeah I have to somewhat agree, it depends on the year of your truck as to what engine style you have. Our CCs don't need one.
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So, you guys are saying I should toss mine instead of installing it? I thought some on the forum said it helped low-end throttle response?
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It isn't going to hurt, but it isn't really gonna help either. Some say it may help with mixing of EGR gasses. Other than that I wouldn't expect a gain just making it easier to change out thermostats. With our model engine the fuel is mixed after where your spacer would go, for a gain it needs to be TBI, the older style engines.
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V6 Bolt-On List

Check that out for realistic gains for our engine, others may disagree.
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Interesting read green. The only exception i take to it is this anything that increases horsepower output without increasing fuel input translates to increased fuel economy unless the driver uses poor driving habits and "wastes" the extra horses. :wink:
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does anyone know if rear shackles are legal in virginia? :twisted:
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another question...i am thinking about replacing my shocks...and far as i know the shocks on it are the stock ones....and my truck has 74,000 miles on it...but my truck leans slightley to the left when u look at it from the back....what causes this? is it the shocks?
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Please use the search feature. You will find it very helpful in finding things that have been covered previously and that will keep the boss man off your case.Truck Leaning
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