Lowering truck one more inch

SlowGMC · February 13, 2020

This is on a 2018 gmc Sierra. I have the 2" drop shackles and removed the blocks. So total drop is around 3" in the rear and the truck still isn't quite level or low enough for me. I want to drop the rear 1" more which I think will put the truck where I want it. I have searched all over for the answer to my question but cant get a clear answer. Is my only option to lower it that last inch to flip the axles? Any suggestions?

14 Silvy · February 13, 2020

IMO if you are gonna go any lower in the rear I would do a flip kit and lift shackles to get it to 4 inches. Iirc most flips are 7 inches then you adjust it by shackles and shackle hanger.

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UofAZCats · February 13, 2020

I am at about a 4 to 4.5" drop on my truck. To get lower than the combination of removing the block and using a drop shackle on its lowest setting you will need a flip kit. You won't regret it. If you do it you'll need to drop your front a little to be level (unless you want the nose in the air).

There is a great thread on lowering trucks stickied on the Mods forum for our model trucks that is really long but certainly worth a read. I went all the way through it before dropping my truck. Sometimes it can be hard to get a clear understanding but if you are unsure post a question on that thread and you will get a response.

SlowGMC · February 13, 2020

3 hours ago, UofAZCats said:

I am at about a 4 to 4.5" drop on my truck. To get lower than the combination of removing the block and using a drop shackle on its lowest setting you will need a flip kit. You won't regret it. If you do it you'll need to drop your front a little to be level (unless you want the nose in the air).

There is a great thread on lowering trucks stickied on the Mods forum for our model trucks that is really long but certainly worth a read. I went all the way through it before dropping my truck. Sometimes it can be hard to get a clear understanding but if you are unsure post a question on that thread and you will get a response.

Thanks, I seen the thread but it looked so intimidating with so many pages lol. Im going to give it a read and see what path I want to take.

a77 · February 13, 2020

any chance for pics of what you got now?

SlowGMC · February 13, 2020

4 hours ago, a77 said:

any chance for pics of what you got now?

Of how it sits?

a77 · February 14, 2020

2 hours ago, SlowGMC said:

Of how it sits?

yes!

SlowGMC · February 14, 2020

As you can see in the picture the rear isn't level

https://www.americantrucks.com/max-trac-75-rear-flip-lowering-kit-0718-sierra-1500-gmc.html

would this kit be the one I need to lower it that last inch? Would I need anything else like shock extenders?

SlowGMC · February 15, 2020

Anyone got input on the kit above?

Jword · February 21, 2020

Hey if u want little more drop use leaf straps under 20$ any auto parts store , did mine for 1.5”

there actually for wheel hop etc

SlowGMC · February 22, 2020

On 2/20/2020 at 10:46 PM, Jword said:

Hey if u want little more drop use leaf straps under 20$ any auto parts store , did mine for 1.5”

there actually for wheel hop etc

Tell me more? I've never heard of these? Are they supposed to be like traction bars

Jword · February 22, 2020

Yes or in place of mine are very close to axel so less drop stiffer ride but I like it so I’m at 9.5” lower. I payed like 15$ autozone

SlowGMC · February 22, 2020

26 minutes ago, Jword said:

Yes or in place of mine are very close to axel so less drop stiffer ride but I like it so I’m at 9.5” lower. I payed like 15$ autozone

Anyway you could take some pictures and show me