2014+ Lowering / Drop Kits

[Nasty]

Are the 4x strut/coil spring in front?

 

If so then 2wd an 4wd are the same. Just like the leafs are the same. Even for the cc trucks

[JRoyPDX]

Are the 4x strut/coil spring in front?

 

If so then 2wd an 4wd are the same. Just like the leafs are the same. Even for the cc trucks

I was talking about the height of different trim levels. All of The 1500 are coil. But is a 4x4 LT and a 4x4 LT Z71 the same height? Is it possible the Z71 is taller with the Ranchos?

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

[JRoyPDX]

On a side note the shocks arrived. And the spindle and flip kit were shipped today. Wheels shipped today too. The excite.

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

[Nasty]

I,don't think struts/shocks raise a vehicle. Just there for dampening but I'm pretty sure all the springs are the same with exception of maybe the toe max 1500

[JRoyPDX]

I,don't think struts/shocks raise a vehicle. Just there for dampening but I'm pretty sure all the springs are the same with exception of maybe the toe max 1500

Just like the adjustable Belltech the position of the bottom spring collar could be higher.

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

[JRoyPDX]

I'm looking for some spindle info.

 

The 2017 4x4 has stamped steel arms and a cast steel spindle. After talking with a friend who works for Maxtrac he sent me a pair of spindle that appear to be the right shape, holes line up, etc. They do not fit though, it appears all of the tapered holes for ball joints and tie rods are too small in the aftermarket spindle.

 

Does anyone know of spindles known to work with 2017 4x4 with stamped steel arms? It appears maybe McGaughy, but they sell them with an upper control arm too.

[MattM2485]

I'm looking for some spindle info.

 

The 2017 4x4 has stamped steel arms and a cast steel spindle. After talking with a friend who works for Maxtrac he sent me a pair of spindle that appear to be the right shape, holes line up, etc. They do not fit though, it appears all of the tapered holes for ball joints and tie rods are too small in the aftermarket spindle.

 

Does anyone know of spindles known to work with 2017 4x4 with stamped steel arms? It appears maybe McGaughy, but they sell them with an upper control arm too.

 

The kit I bought from McGaughys came with spindles and no upper a-arms. Fit perfect with stamped steel arms, no fitment or alignment issues. I didnt use lowering struts yet but am going to in a week or so to get the front down a little more.

[JRoyPDX]

 

The kit I bought from McGaughys came with spindles and no upper a-arms. Fit perfect with stamped steel arms, no fitment or alignment issues. I didnt use lowering struts yet but am going to in a week or so to get the front down a little more.

You have a 2017?

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

[Nasty]

I guess there is a kit now

 

https://www.suspensionsuperstore.com/2015-2017-chevy-silverado-1500-4wd-w-aluminum-or-stamped-steel-a-arms-2-drop-spindle-kit-mcgaughys-34204/

[JRoyPDX]

Yep, but I'm not spending 1200 bucks for some spindles. I talked to djm this morning and went that route

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

[Nasty]

I,had djm I'll never use their crap again

[Static]

IHS upper and lower control arms are $800 shipped and they maintain camber. Also comes with a flip kit. Thats the route I am gonna go.

[MattM2485]

You have a 2017?

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

 

Yessir, I bought the 34270 Kit

[JRoyPDX]

 

Yessir, I bought the 34270 Kit

That kit says no on 4x4, but what spindle is it?

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

[MattM2485]

That kit says no on 4x4, but what spindle is it?

 

2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 Regular Cab Short Bed

 

I have a 2wd so I dont know what the difference would be. Might have to contact McGaughy's.