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willstruck

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willstruck Enthusiast

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Hey guys i just picked up a 2014

 

I was loveing the truck tell i got it lowered they did a shitty job truck is shacking when i first take off botoms out in the real..

 

I havent even got my plates yet and i feel i messed up my truck.

 

Some guys dont like the big wheels i love them it looks silly sick on the truck.

 

Sorry for the cell phone pictures all i have to take pictures

 

 

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Let me know what you guys think

I was running 26 inch whees with a 3/5 drop rides like crap so i put the stocks back on

 

Mods so far

3/5 drop

HID heads and fogs 8k

Tented the windows all the way around even the front window

Blacked out the chevy signs

 

Tire size is 305/30/26

Tires where rubbing so i took them off!!

Looked damm good

 

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bdbake01 Senior Enthusiast

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You dropped it 3/5 and put on dubs of the first order...no offense but realistically what did you expect?

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8.1HD/ALLISON Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome aboard. Sharp looking truck. Im going to go out on a limb and guess by lowering truck it has altered the driveline angles enough to give you the vibration on take off.

willstruck Enthusiast

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Trucks going back to shop tomorrow putting OG springs bake in it up front there going to shim the rear.. Going to go with a 2/4 drop and runs some oem reps 22s or 24s the 26 are just to big!

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Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds like that will look better! The 3/5 drop isn't bad. Just don't run that big of rims. Way too big imo. Not sure why they even make rims that incredibly large.

Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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Ps, I'm not that big on dropping or color matching these trucks, but to be completely honest I think you should leave the 3/5 and get black 22s, put on some decent sized low pros and color match your bumpers, grille, and paint the headlights black. Again, I don't like color matching but I think these trucks look bad ass to all ends of the earth all blacked out.

 

 

BTW, what did you tint your windshield to? Looks good. I'm getting mine done this Friday. Considering 45% plus a 15% straight brow.

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never_rested_24-7 Enthusiast

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The shaking is because the rear needs pinion shims, its bottoming out because more than likely they didn't remove the bump stops.

 

Also what rims are those?

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Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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You dropped it 3/5 and put on dubs of the first order...no offense but realistically what did you expect?

I'm on the same page here. Customizing, as often as not, has a downside or problems. It isn't all fun and games. paying for installation of custom equipment sometimes just adds to the frustration and costs. After reading these forums and modifying vehicles for over 40 years, I often ask myself if any of it is worth it.

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thewhitestallion Senior Enthusiast

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did they c-channel your frame in the back? If im not mistaken anything more than a 2-4 drop it needs to be c-channeled and if it's not then you prob have only an inch or two of travel before the frame hits the axle.

 

the vibration is prob because they did not shim the rear end and your pinion angle is off by a lot.

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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I'm on the same page here. Customizing, as often as not, has a downside or problems. It isn't all fun and games. paying for installation of custom equipment sometimes just adds to the frustration and costs. After reading these forums and modifying vehicles for over 40 years, I often ask myself if any of it is worth it.

42 years for me, aint learned yet. Yes its worth it.

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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I like the drop, but not the wheels. 26" is too big, and that design is horrible. 24" is decent, but I think 22" looks the best to balance looks and ride quality. I'd stick with your drop if you can get your problems fixed.

 

Nice looking truck!

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds like the shop cut some corners to me and judging by the Nexen tire banner, thats likely. Most seedy rent-to-own shops that sell super cheap wheels and tires do shotty work.

 

Anyway. I think the truck looks sick. I've seen a lot of the newer GM trucks and SUVs running 24s and they look to really belong with the new design. So I think 24s would look great. But I like the wheel design. You don't see much in the way of custom trucks on this forum, so don't expect much love.

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