krunch

Uhhmmmyeahnokinda What you're saying is I can drop the front 2" with the "Drop Shocks" in that kit and it will cause the axles to move a little towards the back (front wheel not centered in the wheel well syndrome we'll call it?) Add drop spindles for 2" more of drop, giving me 4" total, but won't make the wheel well centering any worse? 1.) If that's what you're saying, again, the kit Bell quoted me was for the wrong year of truck to start with according to their webpage. 2.) The part number in that kit they quoted (drop spindle set 2509) says, "Belltech Drop Spindles offer a 2 or 3 inch drop depending on the application" so is it 2" or 3" on the spindles in that kit? Is it easier for me to ask, if you had my truck, which kit, kit plus additional parts, or individual parts from both Bell and McG would you get for a 3/5 to 4/6 drop. The ability to adjust it up or down a little in case I don't like the look, or clearance is just not enough for here (remember, snow, and I have a 4X4). Thanx, Krunch

I wonder if I could get some more input. Especially from quank and lovelessjl. You guys are both 4X4 right? I emailed Bell and this is the response I got... "Hello,Thank you for contacting Belltech. The lowest we go on a 4WD is a 2/4" if you have the cast control arms you will need part number 641SP.Regards,Sarah DuranSales and Technical Adviser" I'm not sure if her reply was a typo or not but I said my truck was a, "2016, Silverado, Double cab, WT, 4X4", yet the part number she gave above says its for 07-13 on their website. Looked at the McGauthys website and didn't even see a link to send an email there. I don't want to damage anything in my 4WD if that's the problem. Input? Thanx, Krunch

Are your wheels 24" and what tire size? Thanx, Krunch

So does both the McG kit and the Bell kit cause this issue? Krunch

Question: With a lowering kit, are new arms and arm mounts available from anywhere to solve this? (Sorry, my OCD makes me a perfectionist and I like to know every detail of what to expect :))

That does help me. My 2016 extended 4X4 I just bought is technically a "WT" - "Work Truck" and to me it's tight as F%&K! This is the first truck I have ever owned but I don't think I have ridden in a truck this rough before. I'm trying to quit smoking and i'm afraid i'm going to smash my teeth out on my vape pen just driving around town! Krunch

What do you think is the main reason why it rides better than stock? Are the shocks alone responsible for this or the entire kit working together. How's the ride quality compared to your old Mcgauheys or is that not a fair comparison as that was a different truck? Thanx, Krunch

Thanx guys! Trucks look sharp! Are all of you guys 4WD? I checked the McGaugys site and the only kit I see for my 4WD is 2/4? http://mcgaughys.com/t/2014-2016-truck-12-ton WRT the ride quality, I do indeed like handling, but if I can't soften up the ride on this truck I might have to look into one of those air ride seats that the semis have. I'm getting thrown all over the place on local streets and I'm sure I can feel every crack in the highway at highway speed on a road that is visibly smooth. Is my problem related to my truck being a WT? Thanx, Krunch

Hey everyone, New member, and doing research on lowering my 2016 double cab 4WD. There's a lot of interesting info here but seems to be geared more to the 2WD guys. I am hearing from a couple friends that I have limited options when lowering because I am 4WD. I'm not really sure how low I want to go but it won't be extreme. I have looked at many pictures and different "kits" and all I know is I want to be between 2/4 and 4/6. Maybe 3/5? I have looked at a bunch of pictures and sometimes two different brand kits, with the same drop, look different to me. If possible, the adjust-ability factor on a kit would be preferred so I can tweak the height a bit once I can actually see it installed on my truck. The second thing I would like to accomplish (hoping it goes hand-in-hand with lowering) is to mush up the suspension... probably a lot! I'm a car guy and like the ride cars have. We decided on a truck instead of a trailer for the car that would tow my (less than 500lb) motorcycle, and a bit of lumber here and there. I doubt there will be ever more than 500lbs in this truck and if there is, it won't be for a very long time or distance. Suggestions for kits, or choosing individual parts to make a great kit would be appreciated. Thanx, Krunch