Shocks? lowering kits?

RapidRide2 · September 21, 2002

I recently bought a 2003 sierra ext cab 1500. i was looking at the djm 2/4 kit,, i kinda wish i could get their kit in a 3/4 kit. Does anyone know if i could get there kit in a 3/4 drop??? Also,, What is so crappy about djm's shocks??? Are there alot better shocks out there? How much time does it take to perform a drop on these gm trucks?? i cannot believe the labor charges that shops are charging around here($550.00) I will do it my self for that cost.

OneFastSilverado · September 22, 2002

Contact Belltech. They offer a kit in 3/4. The kit includes 2 inch drop spindles and 1 inch coils up front, while the back has the 4 inch shackles and hangers. But if you want to go DJM, why not just buy the 2/4 kit and add 1 inch coils? I would go with the cheaper of the 2, which is probably the latter.

LarryE · September 22, 2002

I have 98ck shocks on mine, and they ride great

with my djm 4/6 it rides better than factory

Waitin2Drag · October 10, 2003

I have a 3/4 drop on my '01.

Front:

Lower Control Arms

Drop Springs

Rear:

Shackles

Hangers

Drop shocks all around

burbancruizer · December 11, 2003

I got a question ...what are the best shocks for a lowered truck...I have Bell-Tech shocks on my Suburban and every 2 months I have to get new front shocks because they blow out.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Duff Man · April 20, 2004

everybody i talk with on FSC.com says doestch tech are the best. they are about the same price as belltech active drop shocks.

LOWBOWTIE · April 21, 2004

I have a DJM 4/6 on my 01 standard cab and the Toxic shocks lasted about 1 year maybe. I switched to DJM shocks only to find out the are the same shock body valved a little different. I'm sick of this front shock crap my DJM's are going south as we speak. What is the best?

BIG Newton82 · April 23, 2004

"How much time does it take to perform a drop on these gm trucks?? i cannot believe the labor charges that shops are charging around here($550.00) I will do it my self for that cost. "

Did a 2/4 kit on an '02 silverado, with the drop coils and shackles and hangers. It took us the whole day, but then again we didnt have an air chisle. Had to drill out the rivets, which was a real pain. If you have an air chisle, it shouldn't take more than half a day... it'll make the job a lot easier. Also, more than likely, you'll have to drop your exhaust and get it redone if its not stock and its run out the back. The front is also a pain, but a 10 lb baby sledge will take care of that. Same way the chevy center pops their joints loose.

Good luck on it man.

*** just now realized that this was an old thread that someone just recently replied to... blah

Slick · April 25, 2004

So what's the deal with the '98ck shocks? Are they shorter then the '99-newer truck shocks? IF they are, I guess they would be the best way to go. I am planning on installing a 2" shackle and a Helwig swaybar. THX

KurtMcMouth · May 17, 2004

Gonna be putting a DJM 5/3 on my 2500HD, is it really necessary to do a re-align after this?

BIG Newton82 · May 17, 2004

Yes... you most definitely want to get an alignment job done after you drop it.

Good luck on it man... post some pics after you get it done

KurtMcMouth · May 18, 2004

Cool, thanks for the confirmation, will send some pics once the giant goes down, 2-3 week ETA

BIG Newton82 · May 24, 2004

Still waiting on my lowering kit to come in. Ordered a suspension kit with new leafs from summit 'cuz they had the best price... this was back around the first week of May, now I get a note in the mail saying that it wont be shipped out until sometime in the middle of June.