Lowering kit?

JB Z71 · December 14, 2016

Considering a new truck. Have z71 now, Don't use 4wd much, but like most of us that have it, it's nice to have when you need it. I especially like when its wet, if I go to auto I can just punch it coming out of a curve and it sticks like glue, no traction control light kicking in like if you leave it in 2wd mode. I think If I went back to 2wd, I'd really miss that feature. I don't drive particularly hard or fast, but at certain times it's fun to feel the performance in weather and the 2wd really is a let down. Considering building a high performance street truck. Just doesn't seem like one out there for purchase new? I'm thinking a Sierra/Silverado with 4wd, debadging the 4wd, lowering kit, not crazy just down maybe 2 or 3" to where maybe the old SIlverado SS's (and trucks in general) USED to sit! 6.0 high performance. Maybe headers and dual exhaust. Bakflip. TUne. Any suggestions?

LongrangeLauber · December 15, 2016

There is no 6.0 for the half ton. Your choices for any trim packages below LTZ/ SLT is either a 4.3 V6 or the 5.3 V8. I'm sure you could swap the 6.2 in but that would be big money, might as well turbo or supercharge it

slee3247 · December 15, 2016

I recommend getting a rcsb 4x4 pickup. If you're not looking for crazy low, you can just do drop shackles and remove the rear blocks. It gives you a nice level stance. Definitely get a 5.3 with 3.42 gears and a quality exhaust. You'll have a ball driving the thing. If you want a real aggressive look for a 4x4 go for a 2/5 drop and put on some 22" replicas with 305/40 tires. That'll be a nice street truck. Cheers!

(this is totally the build I'm in the process of, so i'm a little biased)

SirenRed16 · December 15, 2016

I recommend getting a rcsb 4x4 pickup. If you're not looking for crazy low, you can just do drop shackles and remove the rear blocks. It gives you a nice level stance. Definitely get a 5.3 with 3.42 gears and a quality exhaust. You'll have a ball driving the thing. If you want a real aggressive look for a 4x4 go for a 2/5 drop and put on some 22" replicas with 305/40 tires. That'll be a nice street truck. Cheers!

(this is totally the build I'm in the process of, so i'm a little biased)

I second buying a rcsb. Lots of fun to drive. I'm glad I went with GM over Ram.

JB Z71 · December 15, 2016

Thanks guys. I really need a crew cab, so the rcsb is out of the running. Yeah I meant 6.2. Guess I'm living in the past haha. Anybody know the name of the most reputable drop spindle manufacturer?