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I also don't like the nose high look. I don't mind a little rake but given the option of little rake or leveled truck I'll take leveled look 10/10 times

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4/6 is close enough to level on my truck, that you really have to be paying close attention to see that I'm not actually level.

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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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1 hour ago, lovelessjl said:

4/6 is close enough to level on my truck, that you really have to be paying close attention to see that I'm not actually level.

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6/10 bro!

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Anyone with with the djm 4/6 drop on there truck feel like it shakes alot over bumps. the steering wheel stays straight and doesnt jerk to one side or the other, it just feels like the truck is a brick. So bad that my phone will almost shake out of the cup holder when im on a bumpy road. it feels very weird. the alignment is within spec besides the caster which i hear is normal. any input would help before i pull off these control arms and buy spindles and struts.

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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6 minutes ago, maxpower98 said:

Anyone with with the djm 4/6 drop on there truck feel like it shakes alot over bumps. the steering wheel stays straight and doesnt jerk to one side or the other, it just feels like the truck is a brick. So bad that my phone will almost shake out of the cup holder when im on a bumpy road. it feels very weird. the alignment is within spec besides the caster which i hear is normal. any input would help before i pull off these control arms and buy spindles and struts.

My input is djm is the worst possible kit to buy.  When i first bought mytruck i had bought the djm arm,  installed them.  Went for a 10 minute drive. Went back home, pulled the arms off because they were horrible and bought mcg parts

Daly Senior Enthusiast

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I'm sure it's been asked and I'm sorry for asking again. But, does the driveshaft on a regular cab need to be shortened with a 5-6" flip kit? Now that the Sierra is a summer only truck I want to lower it more than just the shackles. But I don't want to go so low that I need to cutting on the truck (notch, driveshaft and such). I like the look of the 2/5 drops I'm seeing, and even thought about s 3/6 drop. If I do the 2/5, are the belltech struts any good? May go that route first, then if I want lower I can do the spindles. And does anyone have a PN# for belltech pr anyone's 4wd drop spindles? 

I think this winter I'll get the stance right. Then next winter AFM delete, with headers, intake, tune and exhaust. 

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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55 minutes ago, Daly said:

I'm sure it's been asked and I'm sorry for asking again. But, does the driveshaft on a regular cab need to be shortened with a 5-6" flip kit? Now that the Sierra is a summer only truck I want to lower it more than just the shackles. But I don't want to go so low that I need to cutting on the truck (notch, driveshaft and such). I like the look of the 2/5 drops I'm seeing, and even thought about s 3/6 drop. If I do the 2/5, are the belltech struts any good? May go that route first, then if I want lower I can do the spindles. And does anyone have a PN# for belltech pr anyone's 4wd drop spindles? 

I think this winter I'll get the stance right. Then next winter AFM delete, with headers, intake, tune and exhaust. 

Every teuck is differant. But 5 or 6 you shouldbe fine

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DESERT DOG

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4 hours ago, Daly said:

I'm sure it's been asked and I'm sorry for asking again. But, does the driveshaft on a regular cab need to be shortened with a 5-6" flip kit? Now that the Sierra is a summer only truck I want to lower it more than just the shackles. But I don't want to go so low that I need to cutting on the truck (notch, driveshaft and such). I like the look of the 2/5 drops I'm seeing, and even thought about s 3/6 drop. If I do the 2/5, are the belltech struts any good? May go that route first, then if I want lower I can do the spindles. And does anyone have a PN# for belltech pr anyone's 4wd drop spindles? 

I think this winter I'll get the stance right. Then next winter AFM delete, with headers, intake, tune and exhaust. 

Just did the 3/5. Mine was fine, no shortening here.  

Supercharged18 Enthusiast

Supercharged18

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Hey I was wondering if anyone has heard of or seen a body drop for a 2018 Silverado I am currently removing the blocks but would like to get it a bit lower without costly mods 

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1 minute ago, Supercharged18 said:

Hey I was wondering if anyone has heard of or seen a body drop for a 2018 Silverado I am currently removing the blocks but would like to get it a bit lower without costly mods 

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Yes. You have to frame these trucks from my knowledge. Phat fab makes the frames qhich are about 14 grand. 

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22 minutes ago, Nasty said:

Yes. You have to frame these trucks from my knowledge. Phat fab makes the frames qhich are about 14 grand. 

I'm just looking for smaller body coushions to drop it a little 

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5 minutes ago, Supercharged18 said:

I'm just looking for smaller body coushions to drop it a little 

They arent that big stock. I think mine are like 5/8"

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3 minutes ago, Nasty said:

They arent that big stock. I think mine are like 5/8"

Well I'm just hoping to get it a little lower I mean if I cut the stock bushings in half I'd be ok with that 

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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1 minute ago, Supercharged18 said:

Well I'm just hoping to get it a little lower I mean if I cut the stock bushings in half I'd be ok with that 

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Whay drop do you have now

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