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04GMshorty Enthusiast

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Yea mine currently has a 2.5" level in it with 33's so it's gonna be quite the difference for me haha

 

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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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Yea that's true.. Didn't realize how much work it was for that kit, not bad though... And i guess the shackles just allow you to go even lower?

 

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read this if youre really wanting to do it. http://www.belltech.com/extras/docs/BBGC/6525-888.pdf

 

explains how the drop works and tells you the parts needed for a 4, 5, or 6" drop. Hell, get rid of the hanger and you could get 7".

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Yea I had a quick glance at it, doesn't look terrible to do, just have to drop the hitch and gas tank

 

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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You don't have to drop the gas tank if you have an extra hand. You have 1 guys twist the axle a bit. And the other guy pull the leaf and slip it under the axle

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04GMshorty

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Are your mcg struts from the 07-13 trucks? Don't see any listed for the new style

 

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Hi there,

I want also to be level with either side is easy to do, lower rear or lift front. So, I'm guessing lowering will be easier as I may need just to remove a rear leaf. Will it work? or I need something else?. THanks

 

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Nasty

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Hi there,

I want also to be level with either side is easy to do, lower rear or lift front. So, I'm guessing lowering will be easier as I may need just to remove a rear leaf. Will it work? or I need something else?. THanks

 

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This is not 1980. You do not remove leafs. Take the block out and add a lowering shackle. Should be level then

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This is not 1980. You do not remove leafs. Take the block out and add a lowering shackle. Should be level then

Sounds good, :cheers: Do you know from where can I get the shackles? Thanks

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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Easiest is summit but you can get a belltech or mcg shackle.anywjere. Even Amazon

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Easiest is summit but you can get a belltech or mcg shackle.anywjere. Even Amazon

 

Im checking in belltech website but I dont see 2500HD model listed just 1500. Will that still work? Would it matter the Z71 with the long box?

 

http://www.belltech.com/products/belltech/rear-lowering-components/lowering-shackles/belltech-07-17-chevrolet-silverado-sierra-1-2-ton-all-2-or-3-rear-drop-6401.html

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Haven't had a chance to wash it yet, but here is mine with Belltech 6401 kit (6400 shackles w/spacers for block removal). Glad I bought the 6401 kit. Was skeptical on the spacers, but they were narrower than the black so you're torquing on new threads and save a lot of extra turns. I didn't have air tools available this time. Didn't do the block removal on my 14 Sierra, but always wished I had, thought it would be lower in the back. On my 17 Silverado, I got 1.25" from the blocks and another 1.75" from the shackles. Thought I was gonna end up lower on the rear, but it was exactly 3" and I'm sitting at 36-36.125" at all 4 wheel wells. Funny thing is starting out right front was 0.5" higher than left front, but leveled out after lowering the rear? Right side is about 1/8" higher than left. Magnaflow 14" muffler, Airaid MIT tube/filter, tint, stubby antenna.1f5ef7894486a9846e8517fc5454c630.jpg89d8681cba6ae7f6d07eafbaff48e224.jpg111f407fef2b240e0c454a30d254d911.jpg0ad33b8d90a1d949a666aa3ab15feacb.jpg283a1ba50820c20e748cea975efd1c7c.jpg

 

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Haven't had a chance to wash it yet, but here is mine with Belltech 6401 kit (6400 shackles w/spacers for block removal). Glad I bought the 6401 kit. Was skeptical on the spacers, but they were narrower than the black so you're torquing on new threads and save a lot of extra turns. I didn't have air tools available this time. Didn't do the block removal on my 14 Sierra, but always wished I had, thought it would be lower in the back. On my 17 Silverado, I got 1.25" from the blocks and another 1.75" from the shackles. Thought I was gonna end up lower on the rear, but it was exactly 3" and I'm sitting at 36-36.125" at all 4 wheel wells. Funny thing is starting out right front was 0.5" higher than left front, but leveled out after lowering the rear? Right side is about 1/8" higher than left. Magnaflow 14" muffler, Airaid MIT tube/filter, tint, stubby antenna.1f5ef7894486a9846e8517fc5454c630.jpg89d8681cba6ae7f6d07eafbaff48e224.jpg111f407fef2b240e0c454a30d254d911.jpg0ad33b8d90a1d949a666aa3ab15feacb.jpg283a1ba50820c20e748cea975efd1c7c.jpg

 

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What spacers?

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