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O.k. I ask, at the risk of recieving some mocking, where can I find a lowering kit for a four wheel drive chevy.  I've got a '95 Z71 and don't ever take it off road but do enjoy the performance of the 350 and would like to combine it with the benefits of a lower stance and some performance rubber.  I often tow my boat and dirt bikes, so the four wheel drive is still something I'd like to keep(plus I LOVE MY TRUCK).  Is there a kit available with, maybe, shorter t-bars and shakles?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Adam Edelen

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MountaineerTom

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I don't think shorter t-bars would do anything, except not fit where they are suppsoe to.  :D   But, you can get some 2 inch drop shackles for the rear.  BellTech makes some, as well as some other companies I'm sure, and I think they run around the $50.00 - $100.00 price range.  That's just going off memory, I've never really priced them myself, just remember seeing them in adds.   I think BellTech makes a complete lowering kit for 4x4's, but no positive.

 

Good luck

 

BTW, welcome to GM-Trucks.com.  Glad to have you here.  :thumbs:

MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

MountaineerTom

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Here yo go, top of the list, Stylin' Cocepts has a 1-3 inch front/4 inch rear BellTech kit for '88 - '98 1/2 ton 4x4's for $365.00.  And it looks like the sell just the 2 inch drop shackles for $45.00.  :thumbs:

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droptail

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Adam,

 

I've had Belltech's lowering kit on my '90 K1500 Z71 for many years and enjoy it for the same reasons you mentioned.  Check out my web sites for more pictures.  This is a complete kit, front and rear using stock springs front and rear.  I think mine is 2"/3".   I did get some upgraded Bilsteins for added control.

 

Jim

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