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N2Black Enthusiast

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Dont do it. It is perfect the way it stands right now. The two inch drop shackle gives the truck a perfect stance. Leaves the back just 1 inch higher than the front. I have the same drop on my truck. I was going to take the blocks out too but loved the stance like it is. Here is a pick I took after the new exhaust.

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What brand of tires are you running? I am running 305/45/22 Yokohama. I took these tires and wheels off my 2010 and I will have to replace them probably next year and I am looking for something else.

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A few pics from last week:    

bakerrr
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First post here Picked her about 2 weeks ago couldn't wait to start modifying it. Just installed Belltechs 4/7 drop this weekend It's low enough for the time being ??  

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brentadams646 Enthusiast

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Got my 3/5 DJM kit on today. Going to take the rear lifting shackles that came with the kit and put the stock shackles back on for a total of a 3/6 drop. I had used my 1/4" aluminum block in the rear with the flip so it sits up about 3/4" high right now. Without that block and the stock shackles it should sit perfect.

 

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I do, here is mine with the belltech rear 2" drop shackle kit on my 2014 All Terrain. Before and after....

 

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what all did u have to get to level ur truck? just the shackles?

Rewillia Enthusiast

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Good choice of wheels! I've seen many here in the forum, and those look great on your truck.

 

Here is a pick I took
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What brand of tires are you running? I am running 305/45/22 Yokohama. I took these tires and wheels off my 2010 and I will have to replace them probably next year and I am looking for something else.

305/40/22
N2Black Enthusiast

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305/40/22

Thanks! I am debating on going back with 305/45/22 or switching to 305/40/22. i got a killer price on a Falken t305/40/22 yesterday . $140 ea.

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I apologize if this has been covered somewhere already, I did search around and didn't find anything that specifically answered my question though. My question is, if I move the lower strut mount to the bottom of the spindle, like is done with the 2/4 drop, but I do not use the 1/4" spacer, how much drop will I get? I saw a post where a member put up a diagram showing that spacers create double the lift/drop that they are in thickness. So if I do not install the 1/4" spacer that is provided with a kit, will I get 1.5" of drop rather than 2"? Any help would be appreciated.

 

I installed the McGaughys 2" drop shackles and removed the 1.25" block already, and the rear of the truck now sits .5" lower in the back. My hope is that by relocating the bottom strut mount for the front suspension, I'll get the truck back to being 1" higher in the back for a tiny bit of rake, and less wheel well gap.

 

Thanks in advance, this forum is awesome!

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Thanks! I am debating on going back with 305/45/22 or switching to 305/40/22. i got a killer price on a Falken t305/40/22 yesterday . $140 ea.

Do it. Good price.

 

 

Anyone have a link to a set of shorter U bolts they purchased for rear block removal?

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nate538 Enthusiast

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Do it. Good price.

 

 

Anyone have a link to a set of shorter U bolts they purchased for rear block removal?

GM part # 15002781 is what I plan on using when I do mine. That's the u bolt from a 2wd NBS when they used to come without blocks from the factory. Not cheep but I like to know the bolts holding my axle in are quality stuff
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I have a issue and it couldn't have came at a worse time as I'm moving to Arizona On Monday and I have no idea what is going on. I had my 2" lowering shackle kit installed 2 weeks ago and since I've put about 250 miles on the truck with no issues and today out of no where something started knocking in the rear end area of the truck. Not all the time just every so often. But enough to get very annoying. I followed all the guidelines on the thread to install them (folding bed seems and such) I checked under the truck and everything is still nice and tight so I'm not sure what I should do.. I don't have any of the needed tools to take anything apart or install the stocks back on. I'm hoping is something dumb cause quite a few ppl have them installed and have no issues. It's a quad cab short bed truck. Thanks for any input it's down to the wire now and everyone's closed today

 

 

 

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Just go by a 13/16" socket, ratchet and wrench and make sure everything is tight.

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I have a issue and it couldn't have came at a worse time as I'm moving to Arizona On Monday and I have no idea what is going on. I had my 2" lowering shackle kit installed 2 weeks ago and since I've put about 250 miles on the truck with no issues and today out of no where something started knocking in the rear end area of the truck. Not all the time just every so often. But enough to get very annoying. I followed all the guidelines on the thread to install them (folding bed seems and such) I checked under the truck and everything is still nice and tight so I'm not sure what I should do.. I don't have any of the needed tools to take anything apart or install the stocks back on. I'm hoping is something dumb cause quite a few ppl have them installed and have no issues. It's a quad cab short bed truck. Thanks for any input it's down to the wire now and everyone's closed today

 

 

 

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I had to remove my shackles I bought for my truck the shackles everyone is selling are for the 07-13 models even though they are listed for the 14's The shackles on the 14's are a tad bit wider, so when putting the older body shackles on, it allows for the shackles to rock back and forth making a popping noise when turning or backing up. I have a picture somewhere of my shackles but can't post it here at work.

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