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nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

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update: drop shackles installed and blocks removed. pretty happy with how it came out. some pictures make it look like the ass is lower now. see for yourself. i dont know why those pictures are turned, any info on that? haha

 

 

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Your rear end is probably lower now, looks like it to me. Measure from ground to cab at the front and back of your cab, not from ground to fenders.

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Heavy_Static
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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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Joseph P. Enthusiast

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I noticed this on mine the other day after I removed my rear blocks.

yeah, it's exactly .500 inch different. I use a long solid stick, put it up against the tire to the fender, the gap on the two front and the passenger side wheels are almost the same gap, but the driver side rear have a big gap.

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I've talk to my service adviser at the dealership about knocking of the leaf springs and the vibrations at certain speed. they said engineer knows about the knocking and vibration, they're working on it. but I think we need them to fix the off center of the rear axle. If everyone can check this and bring it to their attention it will help. I'm a machinist, and seeing this imperfection drives me crazy. I'm glad that my truck is not the only one.

nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

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yeah, it's exactly .500 inch different. I use a long solid stick, put it up against the tire to the fender, the gap on the two front and the passenger side wheels are almost the same gap, but the driver side rear have a big gap.

I've read that they do this for tracking so that the rear tires aren't in the exact same tire track as the front, for better traction.

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I've read that they do this for tracking so that the rear tires aren't in the exact same tire track as the front, for better traction.

why just one tire, though? all the other cars and truck I've looked at and check don't have that.

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2015 Denali dropped 2/4 with spindles and leafs/shackles and my adjustable links for the Mag Ride. 295/40/24 on 24x10 Centerline Archers

 

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2015 Silverado leveled with Shackles and .5" block swap. 305/45/22 on Centerline Stingray IIIs

 

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Hey Dan, Curious if you got this sorted out. I talked to McGaughys several months ago and they did not know when they would get MRC kits to production.

McGaughys or anyone else for that matter should say to bend the factory rods. I told Mcgaughys that almost 6 months ago. Bending the rods does not keep the same "sweep" with the sensors as the ride height changes.

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07Softail Senior Enthusiast

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Got mine done, McGaughy's 4/7, but I'm probably bringing the back up another inch to 6.

 

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Looks good...but you need to pull that brake cable back a bit so it doesn't bother me anymore... LOL!!! BTW I think your right raise the rear a little, rake looks tough IMO.

 

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Looks good...but you need to pull that brake cable back a bit so it doesn't bother me anymore... LOL!!! BTW I think your right raise the rear a little, rake looks tough IMO.

 

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Good catch! I was so worn out last night from doing the rear I just dropped it and went on. Yeah, thinking about bringing the front up 1/2" too.

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McGaughys or anyone else for that matter should say to bend the factory rods. I told Mcgaughys that almost 6 months ago. Bending the rods does not keep the same "sweep" with the sensors as the ride height changes.

Hmmm, not sure. The kit they list does include shock extenders & sensor rods. http://www.mcgaughystore.com/2015-gmc-sierra-denali-1500-2wd-4wd-2-rear-leveling-kit/

 

2015 Sierra Denali 1500 2wd/4wd 2" Rear Leveling Kit

 

This Kit Is Designed To Level The Rear Of Your 2015 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 2wd/4wd Truck. This will lower the rear of the truck 2".

Includes-

2" Rear Drop Shackles

Rear Ride Height Sensor Arms (Pair)

Rear Shock Extenders

 

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I do personally want to drop & level out the rear, but at the same time want to add bags for when I'm pinned up to the TT.

 

Which spindles, leafs & shackles did you use Dan? What did you do for adjustable links? Is that Denali you dropped 2WD or 4WD?

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Hmmm, not sure. The kit they list does include shock extenders & sensor rods. http://www.mcgaughystore.com/2015-gmc-sierra-denali-1500-2wd-4wd-2-rear-leveling-kit/

 

2015 Sierra Denali 1500 2wd/4wd 2" Rear Leveling Kit

 

This Kit Is Designed To Level The Rear Of Your 2015 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 2wd/4wd Truck. This will lower the rear of the truck 2".

Includes-

2" Rear Drop Shackles

Rear Ride Height Sensor Arms (Pair)

Rear Shock Extenders

 

Notes-Works With Magaride suspension

 

I do personally want to drop & level out the rear, but at the same time want to add bags for when I'm pinned up to the TT.

 

Which spindles, leafs & shackles did you use Dan? What did you do for adjustable links? Is that Denali you dropped 2WD or 4WD?

2WD and it is done with McGaughys stuff. The leafs are the same from 99-15. I made the adjustable links I don't know what more you want to know about the links. McGaughys got the idea about the rods when I told them what I did. The sad part is they made fixed rods which we all know the manufacturing tolerances for suspension is a joke so a fixed rod isn't ideal.

 

Their rods also require you to pull apart your factory rods which isn't a good idea. They are a snap fit and aren't made to be pulled back apart. The plastic end links are very fragile and I will bet they will have multiple cases of people screwing them up.

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2WD and it is done with McGaughys stuff. The leafs are the same from 99-15. I made the adjustable links I don't know what more you want to know about the links. McGaughys got the idea about the rods when I told them what I did. The sad part is they made fixed rods which we all know the manufacturing tolerances for suspension is a joke so a fixed rod isn't ideal.

 

Their rods also require you to pull apart your factory rods which isn't a good idea. They are a snap fit and aren't made to be pulled back apart. The plastic end links are very fragile and I will bet they will have multiple cases of people screwing them up.

I just wish they would have said "thanks" for pointing them in the right direction. Back when Mike started the company he consulted with my fathers best friend on his Tri-Five Chevy parts. Most people don't know this, but Mike started McGaughys years ago from making small parts for 55-57 Chevys out of his garage and selling them off a small advertisment in hotrod magazine. I just wish his kid/s had the same values as he does.

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