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ONEDSOB

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Got a couple of PM's about my truck so I thought I would just post up this information.

 

I used McGaughys the first time around to save some money... NEVER AGAIN!

 

 

This is what I used to Lower My Truck.

 

Bell tech rear flip kit.

Bell tech adjustable struts with OEM springs.

McGaughys Spindles.

 

The trucks ride is unbelievably nice.

 

 

If I were to do it over again I would go with the Bell tech flip kit, Bell tech adjustable struts and spindles, Bell tech Nitro 2 rear shocks.

 

 

Belltech sells spindles/struts/flip kit/rear shocks in a complete kit. Part Number: 647SP

 

Here is the list of all the Part Numbers individually.......................

 

For the front you can use the Belltech lowering struts part #25003 and spindles part #2509 the good thing about using these struts they are adjustable, from +2 to stock to -1 or -2. They are adjustable in 8mm increments......

 

For the rear you need the Belltech flip kit part #6521 its adjustable from 4-6 inches, and if you don't remove the factory hanger almost 7.

 

You will also need new rear shocks, I would recommend the Belltech Nitro Drop 2's they are really nice. Part # 8510

 

 

 

Here are some pictures of how it looks today.....from the ground to the wheel wells its 33 and 1/8" up front and 33 and 1/4 in the back, with 275/55/20's And does not rub.... or bottom out.

 

 

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I also have some Airlift Leveling bags with on board compressor.

 

Kit P/N 59209 Compressor P/N 25592

 

I purchased them online from Truckspring.com

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MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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I'll admit...I'm not a fan of lowered trucks,but that looks good! :puke:

ONEDSOB Enthusiast

ONEDSOB

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Great info...the truck looks fantastic!

 

Much to Rich's (MS3DALE) dismay, I really want to drop my Sierra 4x4. :lol:

 

Do it.... lol

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

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MCG's drop spindles were not designed properly for the 2007+ Trucks, they had various complaints and balljoint issues. They just now redesigned it to properly fit.

The best ones are the Ground Force spindles, they were done right from the get go and come powdercoated black so they don't look nasty and rusty after a while.

 

Placed in recommended order by Brand

 

Front:

 

2" Coils - Ground Force, Belltech, MCG

2" Adjustable Struts - Belltech

2" Coil Relocation - MCG

2", 3" , 4" Control Arms - DJM

2" Spindle - Ground Force, Belltech, MCG

 

Rear:

2", 3" Shackles - Ground Force, Belltech, MCG, DJM (The 3" option is achieved by removing the factory block)

4", 5" Leaf Springs - Ground Force, MCG

7" Flip Kit - MCG, Belltech, DJM

 

Shocks:

MCG(New Design, requires shock extender), Belltech, Monroe Air Shocks

Anything after 7" in rear requires a C-Notch

 

 

Here was mine at 4/7 Ground Force up front and MCG/Monroe Air Shocks in rear.

 

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SeirraRR Senior Enthusiast

SeirraRR

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All you guys have very nice trucks. Wouldn't mind to lower my 4x4 but when you get around 50 to 60 inchs of snow in the winter :sigh: Being that low would not work so good IMO. :lol:

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

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All you guys have very nice trucks. Wouldn't mind to lower my 4x4 but when you get around 50 to 60 inchs of snow in the winter :sigh: Being that low would not work so good IMO. :lol:

 

 

yea what is this SNOW you speak of.? lol we dont worry about it here in Houston. Well this year it has snowed 3 times so far. 2-4 inches in some places.

 

That's why i put on 33"s and leveled my truck! JUST KIDDING

ONEDSOB Enthusiast

ONEDSOB

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MCG's drop spindles were not designed properly for the 2007+ Trucks, they had various complaints and balljoint issues. They just now redesigned it to properly fit.

The best ones are the Ground Force spindles, they were done right from the get go and come powdercoated black so they don't look nasty and rusty after a while.

 

Placed in recommended order by Brand

 

Front:

 

2" Coils - Ground Force, Belltech, MCG

2" Adjustable Struts - Belltech

2" Coil Relocation - MCG

2", 3" , 4" Control Arms - DJM

2" Spindle - Ground Force, Belltech, MCG

 

Rear:

2", 3" Shackles - Ground Force, Belltech, MCG, DJM (The 3" option is achieved by removing the factory block)

4", 5" Leaf Springs - Ground Force, MCG

7" Flip Kit - MCG, Belltech, DJM

 

Shocks:

MCG(New Design, requires shock extender), Belltech, Monroe Air Shocks

Anything after 7" in rear requires a C-Notch

 

 

Here was mine at 4/7 Ground Force up front and MCG/Monroe Air Shocks in rear.

 

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Great Info.... That's a Nice looking Truck!

 

 

McGaughey sucks... I have a whole kit minus the spindles laying in my garage that was installed on my truck the first time around. I wouldn't give it to my worst enemy.

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