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If might be easier to use the lift hanger. Getting the leaf bolt out of the drivers side, I'm almost positive you Ave to drop the fuel tank

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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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Eh I think I won't mind so much once I cut the hangers out if I go that route. I work in a 3 person garage so we can kinda do whatever the heck we want. Just kinda hate hacking up something so new and shiny :tear:

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Towerhog Enthusiast

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Everyone has their own preference for parts but I prefer the Mc G shackles over the Belltech. Mc G actually gives you a 1 or 2 inch drop while the Belltech gives 3/4 or 2 inch drop. Just all depends on what you're going for.

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So what shocks does everyone prefer? I only have the front lower 2" on spindles and the rear dropped 3" but feel I need better shocks.

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Here's how the truck looks right now for reference. Love the look of the tires, but can't live with them rubbing as bad as they do.

 

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where did u buy the side skirts and lower valance

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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Stock shocks are fine. Just trim the bump stop if it's to close

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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He'll Hellwig rear sway bar. I don't think just a shock will help with body roll

MM98 New Member

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Question for you guys. I was looking at Rough Countrys 2/4 drop kit & all you essentially do is relocate the struts to the under side of the control arms using the provided 1/4 plate. Can this be done without using the plate? I ask because Ive lowered the rear with 2" shackles & removed the blocks & want the front a lil lower now. This seems like a free way of doing so. Also, does anyone see any negatives fron relocating the struts like that? Seems like it would put a lot more stress having the struts mounted like that, thanks guys!

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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I wouldn't use that kit because it relocates the strut to the bottom of the lca. That can give you alignment issues

Xpensive Chevy Enthusiast

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Question for you guys. I was looking at Rough Countrys 2/4 drop kit & all you essentially do is relocate the struts to the under side of the control arms using the provided 1/4 plate. Can this be done without using the plate? I ask because Ive lowered the rear with 2" shackles & removed the blocks & want the front a lil lower now. This seems like a free way of doing so. Also, does anyone see any negatives fron relocating the struts like that? Seems like it would put a lot more stress having the struts mounted like that, thanks guys!

 

It can be done without the plate with no issues... I have a 4WD and DJM is the only company that claims that they have a kit that will work (2515-2/4). This may be true for some but it wasn't for my truck. I bought the kit and the control arms did not have clearance at all. After calling them, the said due to my truck having the cast aluminum spindle, I would need to shave the lip of the spindle and change the ball joints.... Needless to say, I packed it up and returned the kit.

 

I relocated the strut without the plate which gave me my 2" drop in the front along with shackles, shocks, and removing the block to lower the rear. I pick my truck up on Tuesday and I've already driven it 400+ miles with no issues and it still rides like stock.

Lowered 2/4 on Stock 18" Wheels

Lowered 2/4 on Stock 18" Wheels

Lowered 2/4 on Stock 18" Wheels

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