2014+ Lowering / Drop Kits

17gmclowlow · October 31, 2018

Looks good!

bkb5 · October 31, 2018

Thanks Chris! I appreciate it. I put a Trifecta tonneau cover on and an 8" antenna since these pics were taken and I've got an appointment to have the windows tinted on Friday. Trying to decide if I want to put in a Bedrug or have a spray in liner done.

SirenRed16 · October 31, 2018

Hi guys, new member here but I've been lurking around for a while. Some great looking trucks on this thread and some really good info. I just picked up a new 18 GMC and took it straight to the garage to get it lowered. I've used Mcgaughys parts on my previous trucks, and while I liked them when I finally got them dialed in, I was really disappointed in the lack of instructions and support. Honestly, on my 14 Silverado, my mechanic buddy and I just had to figure it out and make it work. Turned out looking great in the end but it did have a vibration that we never could get fixed. For the new truck I called BellTech and decided on the 1012SP kit and to go with a 4/6 drop. My last truck was 5/7 which looked great, but it was really too low for a daily driver on the roads around here. The BellTech kit was pretty straightforward to install and the included directions were excellent. I had a couple questions during the install but called BellTech and talked to John on their tech support line and he helped me through them very quickly. He was great to talk to and very knowledgeable. I think it turned out killer and it rides way better than it did stock. Sorry for the crappy pics, I'll post some better ones this weekend. I've still got a few things to do to finish it, but I'm super happy so far.

Great looking truck! I almost pulled the trigger on the 1012sp myself but decided to go with Mcgaughys.

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Nasty · October 31, 2018

58 minutes ago, bkb5 said:

Hi guys, new member here but I've been lurking around for a while. Some great looking trucks on this thread and some really good info. I just picked up a new 18 GMC and took it straight to the garage to get it lowered. I've used Mcgaughys parts on my previous trucks, and while I liked them when I finally got them dialed in, I was really disappointed in the lack of instructions and support. Honestly, on my 14 Silverado, my mechanic buddy and I just had to figure it out and make it work. Turned out looking great in the end but it did have a vibration that we never could get fixed. For the new truck I called BellTech and decided on the 1012SP kit and to go with a 4/6 drop. My last truck was 5/7 which looked great, but it was really too low for a daily driver on the roads around here. The BellTech kit was pretty straightforward to install and the included directions were excellent. I had a couple questions during the install but called BellTech and talked to John on their tech support line and he helped me through them very quickly. He was great to talk to and very knowledgeable. I think it turned out killer and it rides way better than it did stock. Sorry for the crappy pics, I'll post some better ones this weekend. I've still got a few things to do to finish it, but I'm super happy so far.

Pictires and model of thr cover. I need a new one since i had to break mine

SirenRed16 · October 31, 2018

Pictires and model of thr cover. I need a new one since i had to break mine

You're looking for a soft roll up right?

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bkb5 · October 31, 2018

Thanks for the compliments guys, I appreciate it. I'm having fun with this thing. Nasty, here's a picture of the same tonneau on my 14 Silverado. It's made by Extang and it's the Trifecta 2.0. I've used them on all my trucks. They don't sit flush and I'm sure there are more stylish ones out there, but I've had good luck with these and they are easy on and off which is a plus for me.

Nasty · October 31, 2018

4 minutes ago, SirenRed16 said:

You're looking for a soft roll up right?

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Anything thats not fiberglass 1 peice

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bkb5 · October 31, 2018

Sirenred, Thanks! Your Mcgaughys kit will work out great, I never had any problems with mine. Just wanted to try something different.

SirenRed16 · October 31, 2018

Anything thats not fiberglass 1 peice

I got the TonnoPro LoRoll for $240 shipped from Autoanything. Got 18 months ago and I'm very pleased with it. I'll get you some pictures after work.

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krunch · October 31, 2018

1 hour ago, bkb5 said:

Hi guys, new member here but I've been lurking around for a while. Some great looking trucks on this thread and some really good info. I just picked up a new 18 GMC and took it straight to the garage to get it lowered. I've used Mcgaughys parts on my previous trucks, and while I liked them when I finally got them dialed in, I was really disappointed in the lack of instructions and support. Honestly, on my 14 Silverado, my mechanic buddy and I just had to figure it out and make it work. Turned out looking great in the end but it did have a vibration that we never could get fixed. For the new truck I called BellTech and decided on the 1012SP kit and to go with a 4/6 drop. My last truck was 5/7 which looked great, but it was really too low for a daily driver on the roads around here. The BellTech kit was pretty straightforward to install and the included directions were excellent. I had a couple questions during the install but called BellTech and talked to John on their tech support line and he helped me through them very quickly. He was great to talk to and very knowledgeable. I think it turned out killer and it rides way better than it did stock. Sorry for the crappy pics, I'll post some better ones this weekend. I've still got a few things to do to finish it, but I'm super happy so far.

What do you think is the main reason why it rides better than stock? Are the shocks alone responsible for this or the entire kit working together. How's the ride quality compared to your old Mcgauheys or is that not a fair comparison as that was a different truck?

Thanx,

Krunch

SirenRed16 · October 31, 2018

Are any of you lowered guys losing any turning radius if so how much?

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bkb5 · October 31, 2018

Krunch, Both my trucks rode stiff and pretty rough from the factory. I assume they set them up to handle a heavy payload with the bed full. I'm no engineer but I would think the better ride with the lowering kits is a result of the whole thing working together. I'm sure there are people that can answer this question better than I, but I can assure you my truck rides much better than it did when I drove it off the lot. Some of it may be in the tires as well. The BellTech rides better, but it's also not as low as I went with the Mcgaughys so that's probably not a fair comparison. Hope this helps. Sirenred, I have noticed a loss of turning radius on either of mine, but I also didn't drive them stock for very long so maybe that's why I don't see the difference.

krunch · October 31, 2018

31 minutes ago, bkb5 said:

Krunch, Both my trucks rode stiff and pretty rough from the factory. I assume they set them up to handle a heavy payload with the bed full. I'm no engineer but I would think the better ride with the lowering kits is a result of the whole thing working together. I'm sure there are people that can answer this question better than I, but I can assure you my truck rides much better than it did when I drove it off the lot. Some of it may be in the tires as well. The BellTech rides better, but it's also not as low as I went with the Mcgaughys so that's probably not a fair comparison. Hope this helps. Sirenred, I have noticed a loss of turning radius on either of mine, but I also didn't drive them stock for very long so maybe that's why I don't see the difference.

That does help me. My 2016 extended 4X4 I just bought is technically a "WT" - "Work Truck" and to me it's tight as F%&K! This is the first truck I have ever owned but I don't think I have ridden in a truck this rough before. I'm trying to quit smoking and i'm afraid i'm going to smash my teeth out on my vape pen just driving around town!

Krunch