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1 minute ago, Nasty said:

Yes and i might even have a set of drop shackles as well   i have to look. Im in California

I'm in Alberta Canada 

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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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1 minute ago, Supercharged18 said:

I'm in Alberta Canada 

Whats your area code. I can get a shipping quote and work it out on price

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Yes and i might even have a set of drop shackles as well   i have to look. Im in California
I might have a set of shackles after tomorrow if you don't and if Supercharged is interested.

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7 minutes ago, qwank said:

  So that kit lowers the front end with drop shocks,  which will change your front axle angles slightly.  

Technically, if you drop drop spindles on top of the drop shocks,  the angles should still be the same as the 2''  strut drop because spindles should keep the stock driveshaft angles.  So 4'' with spindles and shocks is the same as just the 2'' with shocks.  If that makes sense.  

 

Uhhmmmyeahnokinda :P

 

What you're saying is I can drop the front 2" with the "Drop Shocks" in that kit and it will cause the axles to move a little towards the back (front wheel not centered in the wheel well syndrome we'll call it?) 

 

Add drop spindles for 2" more of drop, giving me 4" total, but won't make the wheel well centering any worse?

 

1.) If that's what you're saying, again, the kit Bell quoted me was for the wrong year of truck to start with according to their webpage.

2.) The part number in that kit they quoted (drop spindle set 2509) says, "Belltech Drop Spindles offer a 2 or 3 inch drop depending on the application" so is it 2" or 3" on the spindles in that kit?

 

Is it easier for me to ask, if you had my truck, which kit, kit plus additional parts, or individual parts from both Bell and McG would you get for a 3/5 to 4/6 drop. The ability to adjust it up or down a little in case I don't like the look, or clearance is just not enough for here (remember, snow, and I have a 4X4).

 

Thanx,

Krunch

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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8 minutes ago, krunch said:

 

Uhhmmmyeahnokinda :P

 

What you're saying is I can drop the front 2" with the "Drop Shocks" in that kit and it will cause the axles to move a little towards the back (front wheel not centered in the wheel well syndrome we'll call it?) 

 

Add drop spindles for 2" more of drop, giving me 4" total, but won't make the wheel well centering any worse?

 

1.) If that's what you're saying, again, the kit Bell quoted me was for the wrong year of truck to start with according to their webpage.

2.) The part number in that kit they quoted (drop spindle set 2509) says, "Belltech Drop Spindles offer a 2 or 3 inch drop depending on the application" so is it 2" or 3" on the spindles in that kit?

 

Is it easier for me to ask, if you had my truck, which kit, kit plus additional parts, or individual parts from both Bell and McG would you get for a 3/5 to 4/6 drop. The ability to adjust it up or down a little in case I don't like the look, or clearance is just not enough for here (remember, snow, and I have a 4X4).

 

Thanx,

Krunch

Look at qwanks truck. Thats what it would look like at a 4/6

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6 minutes ago, Nasty said:

Look at qwanks truck. Thats what it would look like at a 4/6

I have... and lovelessjl's truck as well. 4/6 looks great! But it's not all appearance. I need the right amount of clearance for the roads here (which are very crappy) and winter / snow is on the way here! I'll probably even take the front plastic lip off for winter regardless of which drop height I decide on.

 

Thanx,

Krunch 

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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4 minutes ago, krunch said:

I have... and lovelessjl's truck as well. 4/6 looks great! But it's not all appearance. I need the right amount of clearance for the roads here (which are very crappy) and winter / snow is on the way here! I'll probably even take the front plastic lip off for winter regardless of which drop height I decide on.

 

Thanx,

Krunch 

If you know how to drive youll be fine. Im on a 4.5/7 drop with a 28.5" tall tire. I know the roads and they are shitty here as well. 

 

Driving a lowered vehicle takes practice but its not hard

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2 hours ago, krunch said:

Are your wheels 24" and what tire size?

 

Thanx,

Krunch

Krunch, They are 22”. Nitto 420s 285/40/22

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Uhhmmmyeahnokinda [emoji14]
 
What you're saying is I can drop the front 2" with the "Drop Shocks" in that kit and it will cause the axles to move a little towards the back (front wheel not centered in the wheel well syndrome we'll call it?) 
 
Add drop spindles for 2" more of drop, giving me 4" total, but won't make the wheel well centering any worse?
 
1.) If that's what you're saying, again, the kit Bell quoted me was for the wrong year of truck to start with according to their webpage.
2.) The part number in that kit they quoted (drop spindle set 2509) says, "Belltech Drop Spindles offer a 2 or 3 inch drop depending on the application" so is it 2" or 3" on the spindles in that kit?
 
Is it easier for me to ask, if you had my truck, which kit, kit plus additional parts, or individual parts from both Bell and McG would you get for a 3/5 to 4/6 drop. The ability to adjust it up or down a little in case I don't like the look, or clearance is just not enough for here (remember, snow, and I have a 4X4).
 
Thanx,
Krunch
You are correct , the lowering shocks will cause the wheel to move slightly towards the rear of the wheel well, the drop spindles will not.

Pretty much all the manufacturers will tell you they recommend no more than 2/4 drop on a 4x4. But that's mostly just them playing very safe. I haven't heard of a single problem from anyone after dropping a 4x4, and some guys have gone a good bit farther than quank and I.

Here's what I did. I used the mcgaughys 2/4 drop that came with the spindles and the rear flip, then ordered 2" lowering springs and swapped the springs out on my stock struts. It's the same as ordering drop shocks, just a bit cheaper. You don't have to do anything else in the rear, as the flip kit is adjustable from 4-7" just set it at 6 and you're good to go.

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The 2 or 3 inch thing is most likely an allowance for different weight vehicles or something, but I can't speak for any other parts than mcgaughys, because I haven't used anything else.

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Greatly appreciated Jake! More info for me to absorb and learn this stuff. Just had our first official snowfall last night, about 3-4 inches so far, and drove to work this morning, first time ever in my life in over 25 years of driving having an RWD in snow. It was "fun" to say the least. 4X4 wasn't necessary, but would have made my life easier i'm sure but never engaged it. All season tires with 50% tread left and no weight in the back didn't help either :P

 

Right now I am leaning towards the McG kit as I can buy it adjustable. Then once I see it installed, if I want to move it one way or the other, I'll already have the parts. Or is the Bell "kit" shipped the same way? I also use the word "kit" loosely now as I know I will have multiple P/N's because of my 4X4.

 

Thanx,

Krunch

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krunch

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28 minutes ago, lovelessjl said:

You are correct , the lowering shocks will cause the wheel to move slightly towards the rear of the wheel well, the drop spindles will not.

Pretty much all the manufacturers will tell you they recommend no more than 2/4 drop on a 4x4. But that's mostly just them playing very safe. I haven't heard of a single problem from anyone after dropping a 4x4, and some guys have gone a good bit farther than quank and I.

Here's what I did. I used the mcgaughys 2/4 drop that came with the spindles and the rear flip, then ordered 2" lowering springs and swapped the springs out on my stock struts. It's the same as ordering drop shocks, just a bit cheaper. You don't have to do anything else in the rear, as the flip kit is adjustable from 4-7" just set it at 6 and you're good to go.

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Just want to clarify something in this post as well... You're at 4/6 and with parts above you did not need to replace the OEM shocks or struts?

 

Thanx,

Krunch

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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33 minutes ago, krunch said:

Just want to clarify something in this post as well... You're at 4/6 and with parts above you did not need to replace the OEM shocks or struts?

 

Thanx,

Krunch

Replacing with lowering struts helps with the chevy lean.  And rear shocks would have to be changed to shorter ones

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krunch

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1 minute ago, Nasty said:

Replacing with lowering struts helps with the chevy lean.  And rear shocks would have to be changed to shorter ones

I'm assuming when you mention it helps correct the "Chevy Lean" this is not because of the strut itself, but rather when you have lowering struts you have the ability to "adjust" them via the spacers that are included with them?

 

Thanx,

Krunch

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