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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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17 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

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 

Ill find kine and send them to you if you want. I just have to find them 

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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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42 minutes ago, 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

I have my oem shackles on the truck now. And my oem hangers just came in today (sitting in the back seat) I'm just upset they told me I needed those shackles when I didnt. 

 

These new shackles are 2.5" eye to eye. That's 2" shorter than the oem shackles. If I keep using the lift hangers which entales keeping the shackles flipped (shorter means drop apposed to oem hanger and longer shackles being drop) will I still get the drop I want? I mean I'm thinking about it in my head. AND technically it should work right? My front end is currently 2" lower than my rear. This should do the trick and I'll be able to return my oem hangers and save 244 bucks. Or am I off on my thinking?

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55 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

I have my oem shackles on the truck now. And my oem hangers just came in today (sitting in the back seat) I'm just upset they told me I needed those shackles when I didnt. 

 

These new shackles are 2.5" eye to eye. That's 2" shorter than the oem shackles. If I keep using the lift hangers which entales keeping the shackles flipped (shorter means drop apposed to oem hanger and longer shackles being drop) will I still get the drop I want? I mean I'm thinking about it in my head. AND technically it should work right? My front end is currently 2" lower than my rear. This should do the trick and I'll be able to return my oem hangers and save 244 bucks. Or am I off on my thinking?

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Eh, I already spent the money. Might as do it right. Lol thanks again for all the help.

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On 10/2/2018 at 8:26 AM, qwank said:

All 2018 are stamped steel. 

Thanks for that info.  Anything else that I would need to know in order to run that kit?  Better kits out there? 

qwank Senior Enthusiast

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18 hours ago, IncisionInd said:

Thanks for that info.  Anything else that I would need to know in order to run that kit?  Better kits out there? 

You should be fine with Belltech or McGaughy's stuff

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Changed out the lift belltech hangers with oem equipment and looks much better. Next for the notch. Damn that's close. Thank God for bump stops. Never thought the pumpkin would be so close to the bed either. 

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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22 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

Changed out the lift belltech hangers with oem equipment and looks much better. Next for the notch. Damn that's close. Thank God for bump stops. Never thought the pumpkin would be so close to the bed either. 

Twisted metal works notch.  The end

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5 minutes ago, Nasty said:

Twisted metal works notch.  The end

I was looking at reklez. Do u have a link for the twisted metal. I just tried to look it up and I didnt find anything on c-notches. Just like home stuff. Railing and stuff

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25 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

I was looking at reklez. Do u have a link for the twisted metal. I just tried to look it up and I didnt find anything on c-notches. Just like home stuff. Railing and stuff

This is what i have. You can buy just the notch but why not get rear shock relocation as well

 

https://www.twistedmetalworkz.com/collections/notches/products/2008-2018-silverado-sierra-underbed-notch-with-shock-relocation-kit

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1 minute ago, Nasty said:

This is what i have. You can buy just the notch but why not get rear shock relocation as well

 

https://www.twistedmetalworkz.com/collections/notches/products/2008-2018-silverado-sierra-underbed-notch-with-shock-relocation-kit

I agree completely.  I dropped 1" in the rear. But I'm still 1" taller than the front. So after notch and shock relocation I'll buy a longer shock. Then worry about the pumpkin clearing. Thank you for that link btw.

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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2 minutes ago, 17gmclowlow said:

I agree completely.  I dropped 1" in the rear. But I'm still 1" taller than the front. So after notch and shock relocation I'll buy a longer shock. Then worry about the pumpkin clearing. Thank you for that link btw.

By the way he does a package deal with viking shocks.  Im getting their front coilover kit as well. 

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17 hours ago, 17gmclowlow said:

I was looking at reklez. Do u have a link for the twisted metal. I just tried to look it up and I didnt find anything on c-notches. Just like home stuff. Railing and stuff

i have the reklez notch and i was really impressed when i installed it. fit amazing.

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16 hours ago, Nasty said:

By the way he does a package deal with viking shocks.  Im getting their front coilover kit as well. 

very interested in this. once you have them installed love to hear how they perform.  

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2 minutes ago, maxpower98 said:

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this is a picture of mine once i welded it all in. the fit on the frame was very tight.

Looks great

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