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I really wish I could get the rear just a little bit lower, but I do not want to do a axle flip. I guess the height I am at now is just fine for me especially still being able to use 4wd.

 

Now I just gotta decide weather or not to keep the 20's ltz tire or bump up to 22's

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Heavy_Static
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A few pics from last week:    

bakerrr
bakerrr

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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Cooldaddygroove Enthusiast

Cooldaddygroove

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I have the 3" shackle in my truck with the block still in and there isn't much clearance between the bump stop. With the block out i would have to cut the bump stop or get aftermarket one.

There is no such thing as 3" shackles. Shackles allow you 1" or 2" drop and removing the block give you another 1"

Cdoan3 Enthusiast

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I've read the install instructions on the belltech website and see what everyone is talking about. Had a look underneath and the block is gone. But my truck sits half inch lower in the back so I might put a half inch block in to get it level or even a very small rake. Not a fan of the squat look and I can't un see it lol.

Nightwalker Enthusiast

Nightwalker

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I think I need some 22's now.....

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I agree 22"s would be hot,I'm with you with the drop I really don't want to do a flip kit at this time.I think I will have to go the route you went till I have the nerve to do more.

If your serious about the 22"s consider any of the newer GM ones they all look good.

 

 

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Strykers_Inc Enthusiast

Strykers_Inc

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I happen to have a Belltech 6401 shackle kit if anyone is interested. Good for 2 or 3 inch drop. Its new in Box.....PM me...

BADRCSB Enthusiast

BADRCSB

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I happen to have a set of Belltech 6401 shackles, and 2ea Belltech 2212FF performance series shocks if anyone is interested. Only used for few months.

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sigsterrr

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I have tried searching, but cannot find if instead of removing the gas tank on a crew cab for a flip kit, can the bolt just be cut off and a new one stuck in the other way? I want to do a 4/7 drop on mine, but cannot drop the tank. I have installed drops on most of my trucks and just don't want to fork out the money to have someone else do it.

BADRCSB Enthusiast

BADRCSB

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I have tried searching, but cannot find if instead of removing the gas tank on a crew cab for a flip kit, can the bolt just be cut off and a new one stuck in the other way? I want to do a 4/7 drop on mine, but cannot drop the tank. I have installed drops on most of my trucks and just don't want to fork out the money to have someone else do it.

I have done this exact thing on a ford, just cut it off and reinstalled from the outside in. I did the flip on my 2014 RCSB and never removed the tank, i was able to shuffle the rear end to the passenger side enough and get the driver leaf spring around the outside and under the axle.

wuznme Enthusiast

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I have done this exact thing on a ford, just cut it off and reinstalled from the outside in. I did the flip on my 2014 RCSB and never removed the tank, i was able to shuffle the rear end to the passenger side enough and get the driver leaf spring around the outside and under the axle.

 

^^^ This

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Boostholic Enthusiast

Boostholic

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I have read the entire thread but i couldn't make my mind set on what to chose for my truck so here goes ,

 

2014 chevy silverado 1500 z71 with aluminum front end

 

i want to lower it to 3/5 at least , don't want any spring or strut options because alignment issues

 

DJM or mcgaughys who ride great and don't ruin anything with 4wd stuff they didn't specify any lowering options for 4wd trucks

 

Belltech ride great as far i can used in another truck but alignment is an issue even if do it right it will need another after a while

Cooldaddygroove Enthusiast

Cooldaddygroove

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Your aluminum control arms limit your options like they did for me on my 2015 Z71, meaning no spindle options for you unless you are willing to go and buy some steel control arms (which isn't all that expensive actually). If you want to go down 5" in the rear you are definitely looking at flipping the rear + cutting/removing the rear bump stops. Depending on how much weight you haul/tow, you might be able to get away without having to cut off the rear bump stop brackets.

wuznme Enthusiast

wuznme

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I have read the entire thread but i couldn't make my mind set on what to chose for my truck so here goes ,

 

2014 chevy silverado 1500 z71 with aluminum front end

 

i want to lower it to 3/5 at least , don't want any spring or strut options because alignment issues

 

DJM or mcgaughys who ride great and don't ruin anything with 4wd stuff they didn't specify any lowering options for 4wd trucks

 

Belltech ride great as far i can used in another truck but alignment is an issue even if do it right it will need another after a while

 

 

 

Only one that will give you a 3in drop without struts/springs is the DJM control arms, most a spindle will do is 2" and I've heard the McG spindle is more like 1.25 but no first hand knowledge.

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