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RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos - 1/30/2008 7:54:54 PM

mfish

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I'm curious about the Cognitos ride..You all say that nose dive is improved which would mean a stiffer shock, but the ride feels smoother on rough surfaces which would make you believe its a softer shock..??

I'm leveled with ProComp shocks and they are definetly softer than the stock shocks. Nose dive is much worse but the ride over rough surfaces is much better...

I have the adventure package which I think has different shocks than non-adv package models, the stock shocks I had were very jarring when you go over bumps, the softer shocks I have now took care of that but then theres that nose dive thing I dont like.

I know theres valving and all that stuff in quality shocks that can give you the best of both worlds, so if what you say is true about the Cog's they may be a good way to go.

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RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos - 1/30/2008 8:19:51 PM

alrock

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SteveO - I can't answer for certain (Doc? Gunner? anyone else?) but I doubt a shock would affect the alignment. I can't see how it materially changes your stance, just how the truck handles the road.

mfish - It's not a softer shock, maybe better tuned. No change that I've noticed in straightforward driving over potholes, etc. I would say it's stiffer but definitely not stiff. More trucklike without being uncomfortable.

One thing I've noticed - I've got to adjust my headlights. Before the top of the lights used to cut off at the top of most cars' trunks. Now it's at their headrests. I think I'm seeing the rear squat more under acceleration than before but maybe I'm just being sensitive to blinding people. I'll adjust the headlamps and report more.

Also, mfish, I've only heard one forum member not like the Cognitos. I don't think the Cognitos have any of the harshness that trucks are believe to have. I would say the handling of bumps, etc., is better controlled, not softer. You may feel them a bit more but not any way that penalizes the ride.

As I ponder my ride I'm considering rear Cognitos (I think hummbebe has them) but that's a bit away for me.

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RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos - 1/31/2008 6:01:34 AM

Doc Olds

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I cannot see how adding cognitos after an alignment, would necessitate another alignment. The shock is not a lifting component/spring, so your ride height will stay the same. I think you're good SteveO.

Alrock, when you do the headlight adjustment, note then the Owner's Manual has it backwards??

See: headlight adjustment I would also note certain forum members....ehum...took the end of that thread for a ride.

I also just edited HummerGuy's post to enlarge and bold the correct direction to turn the adjusting screw: Clockwise lowers the beam and Counter-Clockwise raises the beam.

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RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos - 1/31/2008 9:34:33 AM

alrock

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Thanks Doc, I was just about to do the search myself.

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RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos - 2/26/2008 8:31:53 AM

ALPHA XY

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Question about the Cognito's: When everyone is leveling, are they keeping stock rear shocks? Also, are you using a leveling kit along with the shocks or just turning up the stock keys??

thanks

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RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos - 2/26/2008 8:38:48 AM

josh1899

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quote:

Question about the Cognito's: When everyone is leveling, are they keeping stock rear shocks? Also, are you using a leveling kit along with the shocks or just turning up the stock keys??

Pretty much everyone is keeping rear shocks. I saw a thread awhile ago about someone who found Bilsteins that had the same valving as the Cognito's, and was running them on the rear. I'm about to do the mod myself, and I'm going to just use the stock keys. From what I've read, it's a waste of money to buy a leveling kit. Just reindexes where you start. Not really a point unless you are lifting above the "leveling" point.

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RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos - 2/26/2008 8:45:58 AM

Doc Olds

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Nice job Josh!!! Right on the point brud.