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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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Thanks! No issues with the U bolts running out of thread?

Nope. Used the stock ones with plenty left over :).

 

 

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Just got this pic from my installer its a mcgaughys 4/7 but I said back needs another inch....

 

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Got my rear dropped yesterday. As mentioned by a couple people in here, I had to lay down that seam to get enough clearance to get the top bolt out and back in the shackle.

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Looks good timfactor!

 

I'm still deciding whether I want to drop the back 2" or not. How much does that drop limit tire size? It sounds weird, but I kind of want to drop the back so that its level, and put larger tires on as well to fill out the wheel wells.

 

I know, why not level the front- lowering just seems simpler, less intrusive, and cheaper. Plus I think it would look cool.

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Looks good timfactor!

 

I'm still deciding whether I want to drop the back 2" or not. How much does that drop limit tire size? It sounds weird, but I kind of want to drop the back so that its level, and put larger tires on as well to fill out the wheel wells.

 

I know, why not level the front- lowering just seems simpler, less intrusive, and cheaper. Plus I think it would look cool.

Thanks. I'll be running a 295/35/24 on the rear. Lowering the rear 2" would look good but not sure about the tire size you would run.

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Looks good timfactor!

 

I'm still deciding whether I want to drop the back 2" or not. How much does that drop limit tire size? It sounds weird, but I kind of want to drop the back so that its level, and put larger tires on as well to fill out the wheel wells.

 

I know, why not level the front- lowering just seems simpler, less intrusive, and cheaper. Plus I think it would look cool.

I plan on doing the same thing. I think im going to go up to a 285/55R20 all terrain on mine. his is mine after the leveling kit. Not quite level but much closer. I like it.

 

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Will somebody let me know what the torque specs are for the rear shackles on a 2014 Siverado LTZ?

 

When I searched for 'torque', I found posts that said "torqued to spec", but nobody has posted what the spec actually is.

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Can I ask if anyone has installed the rear shackles of 2 inch drop ( belltech ,#6401 ) and did you have to install shims for the pinion because of vibration ? thanks

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Can I ask if anyone has installed the rear shackles of 2 inch drop ( belltech ,#6401 ) and did you have to install shims for the pinion because of vibration ? thanks

 

Funny that your post followed mine as that's exactly what I'm waiting to do ( install belltech ,#6401 ) but need to know what the bolts need to be torqued to. However, shims and vibration? Did you read about that elsewhere or are you experiencing vibration?

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Funny that your post followed mine as that's exactly what I'm waiting to do ( install belltech ,#6401 ) but need to know what the bolts need to be torqued to. However, shims and vibration? Did you read about that elsewhere or are you experiencing vibration?

. A friend bought some shackles from the pep boys auto store to lower his two inches and on the box it says that if you lower over an inch you will need to buy the shim kit because your changing the pinion angle. I just ask cause the belltech instructions say nothing about this and don't want something to go wrong or not have all the tools to get the job done in an afternoon. His truck is a 14 gmc crew cab Sierra basically the same as our 14 silverados. I'm just wanting to know about what I'm getting into for the do it yourself person.
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