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Removed the factory lift blocks from my Double Cab Sierra. Had WAY too much rake from the factory. I really like the results. Dropped the rear about 1.5" and still gives me enough rake to not squat too far down when towing/hauling. No vibration issues either, aside from what it had from the factory, lol!

 

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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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Here is some pics of mine after a cleaning 3-5 McGaughys

That is one good looking truck. I've had 3 rc trucks & I really like the look of them lowered. Only thing is a family & rc trucks don't mix.
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That is one good looking truck. I've had 3 rc trucks & I really like the look of them lowered. Only thing is a family & rc trucks don't mix.

One of the reasons I got a RC is my daughter was 14 at the time and well... she is fixen to start driving and if we all take a trip it will be in the Wife's Pilot. So I kinda have my toy all to myself unless the wife wants to treat me to Dinner and of course I drive her.

 

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Just finished my 2014 up today ..

 

Mcgaughy 34170 kit .

Set at 3/5 right now

22" Denali Replicas

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Thanks Man . Pretty happy the way it turned out .. If your in Okc you should see it rolling around town .

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POS VETT

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That's only with 3/5 drop? That looks good!

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BMRSNR

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3.5 in the front , flip kit and lift hangers in the rear , which is 5 inches , im about 1.5 inches high in the rear from being level . going to see if it settles any and add some assist bags and bring it down a little more . rides awesome so far . install was a pain in the a%* tho .. I think mcgaughy's needs to work on their instructions a little more and maybe add some pics .

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Using Belltech 6401 shackles on a 14 silverado, was there any issue with removing or installing the top bolt do to a weld or something under the bed getting inthe way?? Was it neccessary to lossen the four frame bolts to gain clearance?

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Using Belltech 6401 shackles on a 14 silverado, was there any issue with removing or installing the top bolt do to a weld or something under the bed getting inthe way?? Was it neccessary to lossen the four frame bolts to gain clearance?

I don't remember all the different kits that had a similar issue, but I remember seeing that a lot of people had to hammer fold over part of a weld seam for a clearance issue. It may be those same bolts that you're dealing with. I had a shop lower mine, so I'm not exactly sure if they had to do anything similar. Sorry I can't help more.

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I don't remember all the different kits that had a similar issue, but I remember seeing that a lot of people had to hammer fold over part of a weld seam for a clearance issue. It may be those same bolts that you're dealing with. I had a shop lower mine, so I'm not exactly sure if they had to do anything similar. Sorry I can't help more.

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