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    Lowering Leaf Packs

    So i plan on Lowering my truck finally. I already know i'm going to use the 2 inch McGaughy's lowering spindles and springs in the front
    In the back, i would like to just change out the leaf pack, and keep my hangers where there at. I'm looking for like a 3 inch drop in the back. I know Belltech has a rear leaf for my truck (04 Chevrolet Silverado 2wd), but how do they ride? Are there any other companies to look at for rear leaf's? I've heard that a rear leaf pack for instance of 10 lets say will ride smoother(be softer) than a rear leaf pack of 3 or 4. Does anybody have any recommendations for a rear leaf pack?
    2004 4.8l 6 speed manual 2wd
    Looks: 22" foose rims with Fierce tires, SS front bumper, SS Front Grill, 2/3 lowering kit.
    Performance: Volant Intake, 3" exaust with Spintech muffler, Pacesetter LT's with Y pipe, TR cam 220/220 .551 112 lsa, T56 Tranny with the Keisler short Shift kit and LS7 Clutch, Quicktime Scatter Shield, ASP Underdrive pulley kit, Dyno tune by Rick at Synergy Motorsports
    Soon to Come:Eaton locker, Electric Fans..Does it ever End?

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    I am in San Mateo. Have Beltech all around on my truck. You are more than Welcome to come by and take it for a spin, to get first hand what it feels like.
    Truck is a 2000, RCSB. LQ9/5speed.

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    cool, thanks. I appreciate that offer, i may have to take ya up on that before i buy my kit. What drop do you have on it? 2/3? and shocks?
    2004 4.8l 6 speed manual 2wd
    Looks: 22" foose rims with Fierce tires, SS front bumper, SS Front Grill, 2/3 lowering kit.
    Performance: Volant Intake, 3" exaust with Spintech muffler, Pacesetter LT's with Y pipe, TR cam 220/220 .551 112 lsa, T56 Tranny with the Keisler short Shift kit and LS7 Clutch, Quicktime Scatter Shield, ASP Underdrive pulley kit, Dyno tune by Rick at Synergy Motorsports
    Soon to Come:Eaton locker, Electric Fans..Does it ever End?

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    I have belltech 3 in drop leafs and they are stiff as hell ride wise and as long as you dont haul anything very heavy in the bed they are ok...

    02 Fully forged Iron Ls1 233/239 595/603 112lsa,
    milled, ported& polished heads,
    K&N CAI, shorty headers,
    off road x-pipe, Pypes M-80s dumped,
    TCI 3600 stall ,TransGo shift kit,
    True Trac w/3:73s, 4/6 drop,
    and a Fast LSXRT 102

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    well during the winter, i'll probably have a couple of dirt bikes in there, but i think i'm going to buy some helper bags for it too. My brother bought them for his truck(03 Silverado 6inch lift ecsb) for when he tow's our boat, and they keep his truck nice and level while towing. On board compressor and everything. The kit was only like 700 bucks too. So i was thinking about installing that as well to help out whenever i have a load.
    2004 4.8l 6 speed manual 2wd
    Looks: 22" foose rims with Fierce tires, SS front bumper, SS Front Grill, 2/3 lowering kit.
    Performance: Volant Intake, 3" exaust with Spintech muffler, Pacesetter LT's with Y pipe, TR cam 220/220 .551 112 lsa, T56 Tranny with the Keisler short Shift kit and LS7 Clutch, Quicktime Scatter Shield, ASP Underdrive pulley kit, Dyno tune by Rick at Synergy Motorsports
    Soon to Come:Eaton locker, Electric Fans..Does it ever End?

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    with that it wouldnt be a problem then

    02 Fully forged Iron Ls1 233/239 595/603 112lsa,
    milled, ported& polished heads,
    K&N CAI, shorty headers,
    off road x-pipe, Pypes M-80s dumped,
    TCI 3600 stall ,TransGo shift kit,
    True Trac w/3:73s, 4/6 drop,
    and a Fast LSXRT 102

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    Quote Originally Posted by BSridenguy View Post
    cool, thanks. I appreciate that offer, i may have to take ya up on that before i buy my kit. What drop do you have on it? 2/3? and shocks?
    I believe its a 4/4. We did the front drop coils, there is about a an inch room between my 20" tire and the fender up front. The Rear has both the drop leafs and the drop shackles. It also has cal-trac bars in the rear.

    You are welcome to come by and take it for a spin. Just let me know and i'll shoot you my number.

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    Anyone Else?????

    2004 4.8l 6 speed manual 2wd
    Looks: 22" foose rims with Fierce tires, SS front bumper, SS Front Grill, 2/3 lowering kit.
    Performance: Volant Intake, 3" exaust with Spintech muffler, Pacesetter LT's with Y pipe, TR cam 220/220 .551 112 lsa, T56 Tranny with the Keisler short Shift kit and LS7 Clutch, Quicktime Scatter Shield, ASP Underdrive pulley kit, Dyno tune by Rick at Synergy Motorsports
    Soon to Come:Eaton locker, Electric Fans..Does it ever End?

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