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27 minutes ago, Nasty said:

Whats the part number of that shackle.  ive never heard of a .5" shackle

PN 6404. I'm just trying to get it all correct. Every person at belltech has given me different info. Like damn people. Get ur story straight

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Heavy_Static
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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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36 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

PN 6404. I'm just trying to get it all correct. Every person at belltech has given me different info. Like damn people. Get ur story straight

Thats a 1" lift shackle

qwank Senior Enthusiast

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4 hours ago, 17gmclowlow said:

Not sure if anyone is reading my posts. Lol I'm sure its comical. I love fixing what other have done.

 

So after tearing into my front end. I found that schwabs added (3) .8mm spacers on top of the 10mm. So after removing the .8mm spacers, my front end is sitting correctly. I'm very pleased with the outcome.

 

As for my rear end. I ordered the oem rear hangers (because schwabs threw mine away) and .5" belltech shackle so that I can get my 7" drop.  

 

My tire up front is too big. (Fender is damn near sitting on top of the tire) Running 305/40r22 toyo proxie 2. Which sucks because they are brand new. But perhaps I'll only have to replace to 2 front and I can still run the same size in the rear.

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everyone else's truck seems  to sit lower than mine with this same kit

17gmclowlow Enthusiast

17gmclowlow

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25 minutes ago, Nasty said:

Thats a 1" lift shackle

Thhose people. I just looked at my email and it says .5" lift. Idk why they cant get their story straight. I believe I'm running my oem shackle right now. Is this the oem shackle? 

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28 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

Thhose people. I just looked at my email and it says .5" lift. Idk why they cant get their story straight. I believe I'm running my oem shackle right now. Is this the oem shackle? 

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Looks like oem to me  oem measures 4.5" eye to eye

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17gmclowlow Enthusiast

17gmclowlow

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6 hours ago, qwank said:

everyone else's truck seems  to sit lower than mine with this same kit

Did u install it yourself?  If not, I'd look at your struts and make sure there is only 1 10mm spacer. 

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9 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

Did u install it yourself?  If not, I'd look at your struts and make sure there is only 1 10mm spacer. 

yes I did, I have one 8mm on the left and no spacers on the right to account for the Chevy lean

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1 minute ago, qwank said:

yes I did, I have one 8mm on the left and no spacers on the right to account for the Chevy lean

Oh, I learn something new every day. I didnt realize they have a height difference side to side. 

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1 hour ago, 17gmclowlow said:

Oh, I learn something new every day. I didnt realize they have a height difference side to side. 

Should be able to see it,more so on a regular cab. 

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Hey all,

 

A little bit newer to the forum but I was hoping to get some advice.  Looking at doing a drop for my 2018 Silverado CCSB and was looking at McGayghy's Part #34270.  I was thinking about doing a 4/6 but I was not sure if there was going to be any additional work that would need to be done and if so at what point is that not the case?  Also how can I tell if I have the stamped steel A-Arm?

qwank Senior Enthusiast

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5 hours ago, IncisionInd said:

Hey all,

 

A little bit newer to the forum but I was hoping to get some advice.  Looking at doing a drop for my 2018 Silverado CCSB and was looking at McGayghy's Part #34270.  I was thinking about doing a 4/6 but I was not sure if there was going to be any additional work that would need to be done and if so at what point is that not the case?  Also how can I tell if I have the stamped steel A-Arm?

All 2018 are stamped steel. 

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Dinner Enthusiast

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On 9/29/2018 at 5:28 PM, Nasty said:

Thats a 1" lift shackle

PN 6404 is a 0.5" lift 

Website states that and I gained that amount when I installed it 

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11 minutes ago, Dinner said:

PN 6404 is a 0.5" lift 

Website states that and I gained that amount when I installed it 

I have those shackles in my stash. Tbey are 2.5 eye to eye. Belltech is dumb as shit. Same size as every other 1" lift shackle

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Just now, Nasty said:

I have those shackles in my stash. Tbey are 2.5 eye to eye. Belltech is dumb as shit. Same size as every other 1" lift shackle

Yeah, I called had another talk with belltech. They say the flip kit comes with this shackle because the flip kit drops u 7.5" and u need this to bring you to the correct height. I'm going to use my oem shackle and see where it sets me. I dont teust belltech any longer. And then I'll be stuck with a shackle I paid 77 bucks for w shipping. Cause they charge 25% restocking fee plus require you to pay for shipping. I'll end up selling it for a loss if I dont use it. Thanks for your input boss 

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