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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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LOL maybe still high compared to yours but it is a HUGE difference to me. There was a 2in leveling kit on the front.

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It looks good. But wait a few months. You'll want more

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u can use some 4" drop control arms from a 08-13 silverado just an idea if your in a budget

 

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That depends on the arms is has though. Because 16.5 they switched to the avv arm. And the control arms didn't even fit in my truck right. So I had to get spindle and strut

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That depends on the arms is has though. Because 16.5 they switched to the avv arm. And the control arms didn't even fit in my truck right. So I had to get spindle and strut

they have to be cast steel 01c2a962864c993f31e5f2d031d35e94.jpg

 

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He has the stamped steel arms. I have pictures. He could even just get the 2" lower arm for avv arms but after my djm experience. I say just grab the lowering strut

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He has the stamped steel arms. I have pictures. He could even just get the 2" lower arm for avv arms but after my djm experience. I say just grab the lowering strut

this guys make custom control arms39ed7e45ba713b9e79f7d0855a241fea.jpg

 

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this guys make custom control arms39ed7e45ba713b9e79f7d0855a241fea.jpg

 

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If you're having alignment problems its easier and cheaper to press in offset control arm bushings. You'll put the offset side towards the frame of the truck and it'll push the upper arm out to give you more positive camber. It got mine from -2.5* to about -0.8* on each side.

 

Just food for thought. I paid 90 bucks for a set of bushings and pressed them in.

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So I've been reading through this topic and its a little confusing. I have a 17' CCSB 4x4 and I would like to do a 3/5 drop. I dont want to have to install a c-notch and I have stamped UCA's. What would be the best way to go about this without making it completely ride like crap. There are so many options but what is going to give me the best ride and not cause me driveline or suspension problems in the future from parts wearing out prematurely?

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