2014+ Lowering / Drop Kits

JRoyPDX · June 8, 2017

So I'm looking into doing some lowering on my new 2017 regular cab. I originally wanted a low 2wd street rod type of truck, but there's just those occasional winter conditions around here that make a 4x4 necessary.

I already removed the lift block in it which gets the gap up front around 6" and the rear 8.25" (was previously 9.375" with the block).

After a lot of reading I think my plan is to do 2" front using Belltech's front adjustable struts and 3" in the rear with Belltechs 2-3" shackle and shocks. I don't want to do a flip kit and such just yet as I drove the truck off the lot with 8 miles just yesterday.

Am I on the right track? My main priority is to keep it riding really well, so if there is a better way I'd probably take it.

Here are before and after with the block removed

Before

After

Nasty · June 8, 2017

Id do spindles over struts if you're just doing 2" in front. Keeps alignment better

SilsbySilverado103 · June 9, 2017

I have that kit for sale if you're interested.

JRoyPDX · June 9, 2017

Id do spindles over struts if you're just doing 2" in front. Keeps alignment better

Are the 2wd spindles listed the same as 4wd? Brand preference?

I want to be sure I can go to 3 or 4 up front later on.

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Nasty · June 9, 2017

I forgot you had 4wd. Not sure there's a 4wd spindle yet for avv arms. I guess start off with the struts

Static · June 11, 2017

Quick tire question. With a 4/7 drop and 22's what size tire should I run to avoid most of the rubbing?

Nasty · June 11, 2017

265 40 22 or 265 35 22

35 series will look a bit small though

Either way you will still have rubbing, but a lot less

JRoyPDX · June 11, 2017

265 40 22 or 265 35 22

35 series will look a bit small though

Either way you will still have rubbing, but a lot less

What about a 20" wheel with only 3" drop up front. All the tire fitment threads I'm finding seem to cover lift kits and negative offsets.

I have a 20x10 +10mm

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

Edited June 11, 2017 by JRoyPDX

bakerrr · June 11, 2017

Quick tire question. With a 4/7 drop and 22's what size tire should I run to avoid most of the rubbing?

I run a 305/45/22 on a 4/7 drop

I only rub on big dips on the road and when the wheel is in full lock

Nasty · June 11, 2017

What about a 20" wheel with only 3" drop up front. All the tire fitment threads I'm finding seem to cover lift kits and negative offsets.

I have a 20x10 +10mm

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

I run a 265 50 20 on my 4/7 drop

MattM2485 · June 12, 2017

Heres my new truck just lowered it this past weekend. Its a 2/4 drop right now with knuckles in the front and an axle flip in the rear. More mods to come in the next few weeks.

JRoyPDX · June 13, 2017

Heres my new truck just lowered it this past weekend. Its a 2/4 drop right now with knuckles in the front and an axle flip in the rear. More mods to come in the next few weeks.

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This is a WT right?

I'm wondering how much taller an LT Z71 is over the regular trims.

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

Nasty · June 13, 2017

The 4x I'm almost positive are the same height. My 2wd looked lifted when I first got it

SirenRed16 · June 13, 2017

My 2wd is at 36 7/8 up front and 40 5/8 in the rear. Not the best picture but this is how it looked with out the lowering shackles.

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Static · June 13, 2017

My 2wd is at 36 7/8 up front and 40 5/8 in the rear. Not the best picture but this is how it looked with out the lowering shackles.

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Almost positive that is what my 4x4 CCSB is at factory as well