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I'd notch your bed support above the pumpkin. Super easy. Then get helpers and smaller tires all around. Instead of messing with those rivets on the shackle hangers. That height looks perfect

Yeah, they are going to be a pain in the ass. But I may end up letting the wife drive it a lot more in the near future and would rather have it a little more comfortable for her. Probably will get helpers in the near future to help with some towing.

 

Plus I already have a much lower truck than this.

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A few pics from last week:    

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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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I have the mcg helpers. I love them. Bolt on.no drilling.

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Just bought a 2017 RCSB 2wd blackout. I have 22" OE replicas with 285/40/22 Nitto 420's on the way. I am wondering which Mcgaughy's kit to buy. Are they referring to the upper or lower control arms when choosing between stamped or cast? I'm also hoping my exhuast doesnt get in the way of the flip kit.

 

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I am wondering which Mcgaughy's kit to buy. Are they referring to the upper or lower control arms when choosing between stamped or cast?

 

They are referring to the upper and lower control arms and yours are stamped steel with the larger ball joints. You would use the 34270 kit for 2wd. I'm in the middle of an install and will post pictures when done.

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Perfect. That is the answer I was looking for. Thanks man. I'll be awaiting your progress.

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Perfect. That is the answer I was looking for. Thanks man. I'll be awaiting your progress.

What kind of exhaust is that. I like it a lot other then the fact that is removes the ability to tow anything.

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That's all custom. Those tips merge into a y connector about 18" in from the bumper. The rest is single 3.5" with carven muffler and all the rest of the stuff deleted.

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Right before the y connector I made it so the whole tip configuration can be unbolted quickly and the hitch can be mounted back on

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Just finished up my install of the McGaughys 34270 kit. Overall I'm happy with the results however the job would be much easier with a detailed set of instructions. I ended up with 3" drop in front and 5" in the rear. The ride is the same and I haven't had any rubbing or bottom outs. The rear still has 3-4" of travel to the stops. dd2377088bca85176870f4a0f851b707.jpg

 

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How many rings did you use on the front struts?

Originally I used 4 rings without the spindles and dropped 1.5" then installed the spindles and added a ring back on which gave me 3" total.

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Only thing about lowering these trucks with struts and springs in the mix, is the lower you go the front wheel moves back in the wheel well and isn't centered.

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