From 6in Lift back to Stock

[matienzone]

I recently moved out to Seattle and found that having a 6in lift is a real pain in the butt living in the city. Has anyone ever gone from 6in lift back to stock height or just a lower lift kit, 2-3in? If so, do you have a parts list? Is it worth the money? Don't care much about how much down time, considering I don't drive around much in the city. Any input or links would be appreciated. 

[Silverado4x4]

1 hour ago, matienzone said:

I recently moved out to Seattle and found that having a 6in lift is a real pain in the butt living in the city. Has anyone ever gone from 6in lift back to stock height or just a lower lift kit, 2-3in? If so, do you have a parts list? Is it worth the money? Don't care much about how much down time, considering I don't drive around much in the city. Any input or links would be appreciated. 

Alot depends on the lift kit as most if not all are non returnable back to stock as they cut factory brackets off the frame and weld or bolt there brackets on to get the lift as far as a parts list goes good luck. Find out what lift you have and go from there. Thats about all I can give you without knowing the lift brand and what they did to the frontend end to install the lift.

Edited August 30, 2023 by Silverado4x4

[silveradosid]

could try 2 inch drop spindles on the front and change the rear spacer block, would get you down to 4 inch lift

[matienzone]

14 hours ago, Silverado4x4 said:

Alot depends on the lift kit as most if not all are non returnable back to stock as they cut factory brackets off the frame and weld or bolt there brackets on to get the lift as far as a parts list goes good luck. Find out what lift you have and go from there. Thats about all I can give you without knowing the lift brand and what they did to the frontend end to install the lift.

Ive got the Rough Country 6in lift. They definitely cut into the subframe and replaced the knuckles.

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-21730c.html

[matienzone]

2 hours ago, silveradosid said:

could try 2 inch drop spindles on the front and change the rear spacer block, would get you down to 4 inch lift

Not a bad idea. I just wonder if the 6in lift kit knuckles would allow it. 

[dieselfan1]

I'd sell it and buy a different truck. Not worth the hassle to butcher it up to lower it 2" or back to stock imo.

Edited August 31, 2023 by dieselfan1

[vincentevans]

Considering your situation with the 6in lift in Seattle, transitioning back to a stock height or a lower lift kit might indeed make city living more manageable. While the process can vary based on your vehicle model and preferences, you can explore options for reducing the lift and restoring your vehicle's height.

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Edited February 28, 2024 by vincentevans

[Grumpy Bear]

I'll bet there is a 2022 in a wrecking yard with your name on it. 

[Naughty Donkey Performance]

3 hours ago, Grumpy Bear said:

I'll bet there is a 2022 in a wrecking yard with your name on it. 

THIS!