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mercenarygod Enthusiast

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Crap, I posted this already in a different thread >_<

 

So I'm lowering my truck 2 inches and need to make sure I have the steps down. Also if there are easier ways to do this let me know.

My leaf springs are under my axel so I'm getting these lowering blocks.

http://www.gcustoms.com/product_info/categ...ducts_id/14129/

After I install that I'm going to turn my torsion bolts counter clockwise about 6 turns which should lower my front by 2 inches.

Then I'm gotta get it aligned.

 

I heard with keys you don't need to get it aligned after going past one turn. Is this true?

ANNNNNNNNND

Do I need to anything else to my suspension?

Draenor Senior Enthusiast

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Any time you adjust the suspension you need to get it aligned. Even if you just drop the back.

 

You'll need shorter shocks too.

mercenarygod Enthusiast

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Any time you adjust the suspension you need to get it aligned. Even if you just drop the back.

 

You'll need shorter shocks too.

 

Any good brands you trust for shocks?

mkelly Enthusiast

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"Lowering 4x4".... One Question.... Why?

 

Use your brain.

 

 

 

Its a legitimate question, why would you ruin a 4x4? You could save a lot of money starting out with a 2wd and get better results.

marine_devildog801 Enthusiast

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My thoughts exactly. What is a 4x4 made for?...... Yes that is right. Off Road Capabilities. and what do you need for that??... Ground Clearance... Otherwise you might as well have saved money and bought a 2 wheel drive pickup.

66nova Senior Enthusiast

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My thoughts exactly. What is a 4x4 made for?...... Yes that is right. Off Road Capabilities. and what do you need for that??... Ground Clearance... Otherwise you might as well have saved money and bought a 2 wheel drive pickup.

 

 

I think it is totally legit to lower a 4X4. I personally probably wouldn't, but 99% of the people that buy a 4X4 never take it off road. They use on slick surfaces and occasionally to get out of a soft spot.

 

Not every 4X4 has to be lifted with mud tires. It basically makes the truck like a Denali but instead of AWD you have selectable 4WD

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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I'm with everyone else on this....4X4's go up, 2WD's go down...hell I don't even want to lower my 2WD.

 

 

But to each their own.

 

I have heard of some of the guys around here using Toxic Shocks, they like them.

tobias Senior Enthusiast

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My thoughts exactly. What is a 4x4 made for?...... Yes that is right. Off Road Capabilities. and what do you need for that??... Ground Clearance... Otherwise you might as well have saved money and bought a 2 wheel drive pickup.

 

 

I think it is totally legit to lower a 4X4. I personally probably wouldn't, but 99% of the people that buy a 4X4 never take it off road. They use on slick surfaces and occasionally to get out of a soft spot.

 

Not every 4X4 has to be lifted with mud tires. It basically makes the truck like a Denali but instead of AWD you have selectable 4WD

 

 

+1

 

Four-wheel-drive is not mutually exclusive with off-roading. Lifting your truck is fine, if you need the ground clearance. If you are using it for snow and ice, as I do, ground clearance isn't all that necessary.

mercenarygod Enthusiast

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don't give a crap about your opinions on lowering and raising.

 

i just wanna make sure im gonna do it right and what are good brands for suspension?

tobias Senior Enthusiast

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don't give a crap about your opinions on lowering and raising.

 

i just wanna make sure im gonna do it right and what are good brands for suspension?

 

Does the Sonoma have torsion bars? All of the kits for a '97 S-10 on the GF site show coils for up front.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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If you don't remove the bump stops in the suspension, there's no need to change the shocks to shorter ones...front or rear. But, you will be very close to the bump stops with 2" of lowering and may get a harsh ride if they hit the stops during normal suspension travel.

mercenarygod Enthusiast

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don't give a crap about your opinions on lowering and raising.

 

i just wanna make sure im gonna do it right and what are good brands for suspension?

 

Does the Sonoma have torsion bars? All of the kits for a '97 S-10 on the GF site show coils for up front.

 

 

Yes it does.

 

GF site?

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