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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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A few pics from last week:    

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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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The DJM rear shocks are at best adequate. I definitely feel the rear is out of sorts compared to the factory bilsteins up front. .

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What is the reasoning behind changing the rear shocks versus just using lower shock mounts?

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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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Nice truck would like to have one

 

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93yukon Enthusiast

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I recently lowered my sierra with the mcgaughys 2/4 drop. I'm bottoming out the rear semi regularly. Is this a) due to the shocks as I am running the stockers without extenders or b) needing aftermarket bump stops instead of trimmed stock stops or c) both need to be addressed .also is it better to use a" lowered" shock or a stock spec shock with extenders?

Kamkaze Enthusiast

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I have a 16 Silverado 4x4 z71, im wanting to lower the rear to be level or just slightly higher than the stock front height, what is my best way to accomplish this. I read the whole thread and didn't see this discussed. Thanks in advance.

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07Softail Senior Enthusiast

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I recently lowered my sierra with the mcgaughys 2/4 drop. I'm bottoming out the rear semi regularly. Is this a) due to the shocks as I am running the stockers without extenders or b) needing aftermarket bump stops instead of trimmed stock stops or c) both need to be addressed .also is it better to use a" lowered" shock or a stock spec shock with extenders?

Both.... the stock shocks are too long and so are the bump stops. I personally do not like shock extenders so I went with bell tech 2210 Street performance shocks and cut the metal bracket off of the frame that the bump stop bolts onto and cut the rubber bumper also.

 

RT

I have a 16 Silverado 4x4 z71, im wanting to lower the rear to be level or just slightly higher than the stock front height, what is my best way to accomplish this. I read the whole thread and didn't see this discussed. Thanks in advance.

Regular Cab Short Bed?

 

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93yukon Enthusiast

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ty 07softtail , i called my guy today and should have everything ironed out tomorrow morning. that is what he was telling me too but I'm new to lowered trucks so just wanted to check on here to confirm

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Sorry crew cab short bed

Pull the block out between the axle and springs first to see if you like. It's 1 1/4" and then add shackles for more drop.

 

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happy to say i got aftermarket bumpstops put on and shock extenders and all is well. :cheers:

Kamkaze Enthusiast

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Ok thanks, that was the plan, I was just wondering if there was a proven drop already.

 

Pull the block out between the axle and springs first to see if you like. It's 1 1/4" and then add shackles for more drop.

 

RT

happy to say i got aftermarket bumpstops put on and shock extenders and all is well. :cheers:

Which bump stops did you go with?

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