IHC 3-5 Inch Drop Kit

[Mac-427]

I have a 2020 Silverado 1500 Double Cab that I'm considering lowering 3 inches in front and 5 in the back.  I've investigated the IHC kit because it claims no frame mods are needed.  Since my truck is a 2020 I don't want a C notch or other cuts to the frame.  I'd appreciate comments from anyone who has accomplished modification.  Thank You

[KriptiK]

I’ve had the kit for 5 months now.  It’s my first ever lowered truck.  I gotta be honest...I love the look but I hate the ride.  With my previous trucks and with this one when it was stock, I wouldn’t even blink an eye at potholes or curbs.  But with a lowered truck and low profile tires there’s no such thing as “monster trucking” over obstacles.  I knew that going in but I thought I would’ve got used to it by now.  

Anyways regarding the kit itself...plus and minuses.  The 5” rear drop is not really a 5” drop.  You need to run at least 5-10lbs of air in them always.  Otherwise you’ll bottom out if there’s no air.  IHC will even tell u that if u don’t run air in the bags then you’ll need to notch the frame.  The bags are a plus tho.  You can air up the bags to 50psi and tow a trailer with no rear squat.  Their front control arms are unable to get 0 camber on alignment.  You’ll get all greens but there’s still a slight negative camber.  Take that for what you want but just thought I’d let you know.  The front does drop 3 inches so no complaint with that.  I would recommend swapping out the struts and shocks to Belltech.  IHC does provide rear shocks but the Belltechs are better IMO.  Not needed, but I would also recommend to upgrade to moog balljoints.  You’ll need to buy bumpstops too.  Requires you to cut the rear bump stops off the frame.  Just get those pancake style bumpstops with the self tapping screws.  Sorry kinda lengthy but let me know if you have questions.  I know I mentioned more negatives than anything but honestly I really do love the look of my truck.  Side note, maxtrac also makes a 3/5 kit.

[1454]

2 hours ago, KriptiK said:

I’ve had the kit for 5 months now.  It’s my first ever lowered truck.  I gotta be honest...I love the look but I hate the ride.  With my previous trucks and with this one when it was stock, I wouldn’t even blink an eye at potholes or curbs.  But with a lowered truck and low profile tires there’s no such thing as “monster trucking” over obstacles.  I knew that going in but I thought I would’ve got used to it by now.  

Anyways regarding the kit itself...plus and minuses.  The 5” rear drop is not really a 5” drop.  You need to run at least 5-10lbs of air in them always.  Otherwise you’ll bottom out if there’s no air.  IHC will even tell u that if u don’t run air in the bags then you’ll need to notch the frame.  The bags are a plus tho.  You can air up the bags to 50psi and tow a trailer with no rear squat.  Their front control arms are unable to get 0 camber on alignment.  You’ll get all greens but there’s still a slight negative camber.  Take that for what you want but just thought I’d let you know.  The front does drop 3 inches so no complaint with that.  I would recommend swapping out the struts and shocks to Belltech.  IHC does provide rear shocks but the Belltechs are better IMO.  Not needed, but I would also recommend to upgrade to moog balljoints.  You’ll need to buy bumpstops too.  Requires you to cut the rear bump stops off the frame.  Just get those pancake style bumpstops with the self tapping screws.  Sorry kinda lengthy but let me know if you have questions.  I know I mentioned more negatives than anything but honestly I really do love the look of my truck.  Side note, maxtrac also makes a 3/5 kit.

Is there anything out there less aggressive? I wouldn't mind a 1-2 inch drop, and I love the 3-5 look. But I really don't want to deal with the issues that come from something that low. 

[KriptiK]

6 hours ago, 1454 said:

Is there anything out there less aggressive? I wouldn't mind a 1-2 inch drop, and I love the 3-5 look. But I really don't want to deal with the issues that come from something that low. 

If you don’t want to do a rear flip kit, the simplest would be to do a drop shackle.  There’s 2” drop shackles that’ll get you level with the stock front.  Or, you could go with one of maxtrac 2/4 lowering kits.  They lower the front either with lowering struts or spindles and the rear would be a combination of hanger and shackle.

[Mac-427]

Thanks for the info guys, I'm still researching so your comments are really appreciated.

[Lootz]

On 5/21/2021 at 6:53 AM, KriptiK said:

I’ve had the kit for 5 months now.  It’s my first ever lowered truck.  I gotta be honest...I love the look but I hate the ride.  With my previous trucks and with this one when it was stock, I wouldn’t even blink an eye at potholes or curbs.  But with a lowered truck and low profile tires there’s no such thing as “monster trucking” over obstacles.  I knew that going in but I thought I would’ve got used to it by now.  

Anyways regarding the kit itself...plus and minuses.  The 5” rear drop is not really a 5” drop.  You need to run at least 5-10lbs of air in them always.  Otherwise you’ll bottom out if there’s no air.  IHC will even tell u that if u don’t run air in the bags then you’ll need to notch the frame.  The bags are a plus tho.  You can air up the bags to 50psi and tow a trailer with no rear squat.  Their front control arms are unable to get 0 camber on alignment.  You’ll get all greens but there’s still a slight negative camber.  Take that for what you want but just thought I’d let you know.  The front does drop 3 inches so no complaint with that.  I would recommend swapping out the struts and shocks to Belltech.  IHC does provide rear shocks but the Belltechs are better IMO.  Not needed, but I would also recommend to upgrade to moog balljoints.  You’ll need to buy bumpstops too.  Requires you to cut the rear bump stops off the frame.  Just get those pancake style bumpstops with the self tapping screws.  Sorry kinda lengthy but let me know if you have questions.  I know I mentioned more negatives than anything but honestly I really do love the look of my truck.  Side note, maxtrac also makes a 3/5 kit.

So I keep flip flopping back and forth about this IHC 3/5 kit for my double cab. My main concern is towing my 20ft toy hauler with my race bikes in it. I've never used helper bags before, have you towed anything like that with your kit? Or is this idea out to lunch?