What lowering kit to get?? OPINIONS NEEDED!

[kornfreak_401]

belltech said that on a crew cab I HAVE TO do a flip kit to get a 4'' drop. i may just do shackles and ride a 2'' rear drop for a while then go lower later

J

[Frenchy]

Whatever you do, DO NOT cut your springs anymore than half a coil. Cutting your springs in half for lots of drop not only is hack, but it will throw your alignment out to next to impossible causing an insane amount of wear and tear. GM spent millions engineering your truck, as did the aftermarket companies for there products. DON'T HACK.

[George C]

Whatever you do, DO NOT cut your springs anymore than half a coil. Cutting your springs in half for lots of drop not only is hack, but it will throw your alignment out to next to impossible causing an insane amount of wear and tear. GM spent millions engineering your truck, as did the aftermarket companies for there products. DON'T HACK.

absolutely bull!!!!!!!!!


my truck since the first day i lowerd it has been souly on cut springs. my first set of springs were V6 springs cut 1.25 coils. that gave me a 3" drop. i never had alignment problems never had uneven wear or anything. my truck rode better then any sping drop ive been in. i run IAS shocks. the truck would also handle the corners very well and transfer as it needed to for launching. I ran those for 4 years.
its not called hack. its funny you buy some springs and they actually tell you to cut the springs to get desired ride height.

im on my second set of v6 cut springs. this time i only cut 3/4 of coil off since i wanted a higher stance. [i changed out my springs cause of weight of turbo kit made my truck lower then i wanted]

so dont preach stuff that isnt true, truely hate internet readers with no real world experience











also as for camber i run -1 for handling and it doesnt create unusual wear either.

[lo-lyf]

I've got the DJM 4-6 with control arms and I dig it, I haven't seen or felt any problems yet (knock on wood). then again, I've only had the truck for 2 months now, but the original owner said he never had any trouble with it. Truck has the doetsche tech shocks and rides like a dream.

[lo-lyf]

absolutely bulls**t!!!!!!!!!


my truck since the first day i lowerd it has been souly on cut springs. my first set of springs were V6 springs cut 1.25 coils. that gave me a 3" drop. i never had alignment problems never had uneven wear or anything. my truck rode better then any sping drop ive been in. i run IAS shocks. the truck would also handle the corners very well and transfer as it needed to for launching. I ran those for 4 years.
its not called hack. its funny you buy some springs and they actually tell you to cut the springs to get desired ride height.

im on my second set of v6 cut springs. this time i only cut 3/4 of coil off since i wanted a higher stance. [i changed out my springs cause of weight of turbo kit made my truck lower then i wanted]

so dont preach s**t that isnt true, truely hate internet readers with no real world experience











also as for camber i run -1 for handling and it doesnt create unusual wear either.

whew, I smell a couple of infractions there.....

[randomhero]

I've tried just about every static drop component available so I have real world experience:

For a 2/4 drop I would definitely do 2" spindles and shackles/hangers.

That will give you the best ride. I have ran these setups:
0/2: shackles
2/4:drop coils/hangers/shackles
2/4:control arms/hangers/shackles
2/4:control arms/hotchkis drop leaves
5/7:Control Arms/coils/flip kit, shackle
4/6:spindles/springs/flipkit
4/7:spindles/springs/flipkit/shackles


Bottom line is that spindles or control arms are going to be your best bet for the front. Either option is going to give a stock like ride and will align with no problems.

When choosing a spindle I would go with either McGaughy's 17+ spindles or Belltech's 17+ spindles. They are easier to setup and maintain the closest to stock driving characteristics.

Avoid at all costs the 2505 Belltech Spindles! They are a decade old design and are pure crap. Their new spindles are designed much better now though.

All in all Quik is right, there is some really bad information in here and most of it seems to be from people who have not experienced any of it first hand.

[Turbo_smh]

I run a cheap a** Springtech 4/6 drop with spindles and springs in the front and a rear flipkit. I bought Doestch Shocks with the offset sized rears. I have only a little scrub at full lock with 17s. I think I paid a total of about 650 bux for everything and its great

[randomhero]

I run a cheap a** Springtech 4/6 drop with spindles and springs in the front and a rear flipkit. I bought Doestch Shocks with the offset sized rears. I have only a little scrub at full lock with 17s. I think I paid a total of about 650 bux for everything and its great

I have $380 into my setup, but I buy used since this stuff doesn't really wear out.

McGaughy's Spindles:$160
DJM Flipkit and C-Notch-$60
BellTech 2" Drop coils:$60
Doetsch Tech Shocks-$100 for all 4

[kornfreak_401]

I've tried just about every static drop component available so I have real world experience:

For a 2/4 drop I would definitely do 2" spindles and shackles/hangers.

That will give you the best ride. I have ran these setups:
0/2: shackles
2/4:drop coils/hangers/shackles
2/4:control arms/hangers/shackles
2/4:control arms/hotchkis drop leaves
5/7:Control Arms/coils/flip kit, shackle
4/6:spindles/springs/flipkit
4/7:spindles/springs/flipkit/shackles


Bottom line is that spindles or control arms are going to be your best bet for the front. Either option is going to give a stock like ride and will align with no problems.

When choosing a spindle I would go with either McGaughy's 17+ spindles or Belltech's 17+ spindles. They are easier to setup and maintain the closest to stock driving characteristics.

Avoid at all costs the 2505 Belltech Spindles! They are a decade old design and are pure crap. Their new spindles are designed much better now though.

All in all Quik is right, there is some really bad information in here and most of it seems to be from people who have not experienced any of it first hand.

You have to remeber that EVERYTHING (in the rear) changes when its a CREW CAB. Its not the same for an extended cab or single cab truck. I wish I could do shackle and hangers but I from What I've researched I have to do a flip kit (R) and spindles (F) (with new schocks) to achieve a 2/4" drop.

Correct me if I'm wrong (that way I can call BELLTECH back and tell them they are lyign assholes LOL

HAS ANYBODY THAT HAS A CREWCAB DONE A 2/4 DROP WITH ONLY SPINDLES AND HANGERS AND SHACKLES FOR THE REAR?????????

-- IF So what are the specs/details??

Jerry

Jerry

[Rip181]

I Dont mean to Hyjack but Why only the 17+ spindles. I am thinking about lowering my truck (99 Silverado Stepside) and I have the stock 16" Wheels. The only thing I have been able to find are Mcgraughy's 2/4 Lowering Kit (Number 11003) for 16"+ rims. I dont want to buy rims/tires yet.

I've tried just about every static drop component available so I have real world experience:

For a 2/4 drop I would definitely do 2" spindles and shackles/hangers.

That will give you the best ride. I have ran these setups:
0/2: shackles
2/4:drop coils/hangers/shackles
2/4:control arms/hangers/shackles
2/4:control arms/hotchkis drop leaves
5/7:Control Arms/coils/flip kit, shackle
4/6:spindles/springs/flipkit
4/7:spindles/springs/flipkit/shackles


Bottom line is that spindles or control arms are going to be your best bet for the front. Either option is going to give a stock like ride and will align with no problems.

When choosing a spindle I would go with either McGaughy's 17+ spindles or Belltech's 17+ spindles. They are easier to setup and maintain the closest to stock driving characteristics.

Avoid at all costs the 2505 Belltech Spindles! They are a decade old design and are pure crap. Their new spindles are designed much better now though.

All in all Quik is right, there is some really bad information in here and most of it seems to be from people who have not experienced any of it first hand.