Jump to content

2014+ Lowering / Drop Kits

mjw930

By mjw930
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

bakerrr Enthusiast

bakerrr

Posted
Posted

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 ??

 

08fde8aa7d372eb9b54bbc050a4ae963.jpg

2f01df0b2060c49c4c6774c1c6f0dba8.jpg

  • Like 6
  • Replies 3.4k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Heavy_Static
Heavy_Static

A few pics from last week:    

bakerrr
bakerrr

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 ??  

Nasty
Nasty

Posted Images

Cooldaddygroove Enthusiast

Cooldaddygroove

Posted
Posted (edited)

 

 

The DJM rear shocks are at best adequate. I definitely feel the rear is out of sorts compared to the factory bilsteins up front. .

:(

 

What is the reasoning behind changing the rear shocks versus just using lower shock mounts?

Edited by Cooldaddygroove
CrRdz Enthusiast

CrRdz

Posted
Posted

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

 

08fde8aa7d372eb9b54bbc050a4ae963.jpg

2f01df0b2060c49c4c6774c1c6f0dba8.jpg

Nice truck would like to have one

 

Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

93yukon Enthusiast

93yukon

Posted
Posted

I recently lowered my sierra with the mcgaughys 2/4 drop. I'm bottoming out the rear semi regularly. Is this a) due to the shocks as I am running the stockers without extenders or b) needing aftermarket bump stops instead of trimmed stock stops or c) both need to be addressed .also is it better to use a" lowered" shock or a stock spec shock with extenders?

Kamkaze Enthusiast

Kamkaze

Posted
Posted (edited)

I have a 16 Silverado 4x4 z71, im wanting to lower the rear to be level or just slightly higher than the stock front height, what is my best way to accomplish this. I read the whole thread and didn't see this discussed. Thanks in advance.

Edited by Kamkaze
07Softail Senior Enthusiast

07Softail

Posted
Posted (edited)

I recently lowered my sierra with the mcgaughys 2/4 drop. I'm bottoming out the rear semi regularly. Is this a) due to the shocks as I am running the stockers without extenders or b) needing aftermarket bump stops instead of trimmed stock stops or c) both need to be addressed .also is it better to use a" lowered" shock or a stock spec shock with extenders?

Both.... the stock shocks are too long and so are the bump stops. I personally do not like shock extenders so I went with bell tech 2210 Street performance shocks and cut the metal bracket off of the frame that the bump stop bolts onto and cut the rubber bumper also.

 

RT

I have a 16 Silverado 4x4 z71, im wanting to lower the rear to be level or just slightly higher than the stock front height, what is my best way to accomplish this. I read the whole thread and didn't see this discussed. Thanks in advance.

Regular Cab Short Bed?

 

RT

Edited by 07Softail
93yukon Enthusiast

93yukon

Posted
Posted (edited)

ty 07softtail , i called my guy today and should have everything ironed out tomorrow morning. that is what he was telling me too but I'm new to lowered trucks so just wanted to check on here to confirm

Edited by 93yukon
07Softail Senior Enthusiast

07Softail

Posted
Posted

Sorry crew cab short bed

Pull the block out between the axle and springs first to see if you like. It's 1 1/4" and then add shackles for more drop.

 

RT

93yukon Enthusiast

93yukon

Posted
Posted

happy to say i got aftermarket bumpstops put on and shock extenders and all is well. :cheers:

Kamkaze Enthusiast

Kamkaze

Posted
Posted

Ok thanks, that was the plan, I was just wondering if there was a proven drop already.

 

Pull the block out between the axle and springs first to see if you like. It's 1 1/4" and then add shackles for more drop.

 

RT

happy to say i got aftermarket bumpstops put on and shock extenders and all is well. :cheers:

Which bump stops did you go with?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Grumpy Bear
      Vehicle Payments

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      How did all that extra get added? AI bot! 
    • KARNUT
      Vehicle Payments

      By KARNUT · Posted

      This is interesting. My quote tagged here is different from my original quote. After I’m driving them longer. That isn’t me. I don’t talk that way. I definitely wouldn’t express myself that way. Interesting.
    • UrbanRage
      What have you done to your K2 today?

      By UrbanRage · Posted

      I have the same running boards on my truck and I do agree they are bulky. I also find myself stepping over them when getting in and out of the truck. Besides providing protection to the rocker panels, they aren't very useful.  I will be replacing them soon with the Amp Powersteps. 
    • Grumpy Bear
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      10 Ford and Chevy engines proven to reach 300,000 miles   You may note a common 3K OCI on this list of gas motors. I skipped over the diesels. Dh'O. 
    • jake111
      Gasser Subforum Has Been Quiet - - So, Regenerative Braking and Using L10

      By jake111 · Posted

      Thanks newdude!  By the time manual selection is needed, I'm probably too much of a control-freak to depend on the transmission sensing braking to activate automatic downshifting.  I would be anticipating the situation and already be manually downshifting.   This truck replaced a 2004.5 LLY diesel with the Allison 5-speed.  Putting it in T/H made noticeable differences (when the torque converter locked, upshift points, downshift behavior).  On this 2024 gasser with the 10L1000 I haven't been able to detect much, if any, difference.  Ok, I can never tell now when the torque converter locks up.  But I also don't notice differences in shifting.  For downhills, I've probably already manually downshifted by then anyway.  Since it's also more awkward (than the 2004.5) to engage/disengage I don't even bother.  Or maybe it doesn't really matter with just a 3k lb. camper in the bed?   Thanks also for the list of reasons the charging system might select various voltages.  However, what I am seeing doesn't fall into any of those categories.  It very definitely, and very consistently, rises after coasting/braking.  Maybe not immediately, but not very long after coasting/braking.  Very consistently drops voltage when no longer coasting/braking.  It might also be interacting with the camper battery charging (I might disconnect the camper and see if it changes the charging behavior).  I also need to recheck turning on headlights for when I want to force it to charge the camper.   Another JR, in June I converted the camper to LiFePO4.  Since it's not a good idea to try to charge lithiums directly using truck, I installed a Victron Orion XS DC-DC charger (which BTW is AMAZING!!).  Being cheap, I only had to buy that one item (besides the battery, of course) to do the conversion.  The camper OEM 120v battery charger (only 19 years old and works perfectly) and the truck feed the input to the DC-DC charger (not at the same time).  But I didn't want the camper charger feeding back to the truck so I kept the old separator.  I considered replacing the separator with a 30amp diode but that means more work and might add another 1/2 volt drop.  One thing that surprised me was the voltage drop over the long 10awg wire run, so I can only charge smoothly at 8 amps (because the DC-DC charger is completely configurable).  Another reason I don't want an added voltage drop with the diode.  I might also be a little lazy but all this work is being done under the sink with a small cabinet opening.    

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...