Best lowering kit

[Rvrluvr]

kid wants to drop his new to him 2003 silverado. Wants to do a 4/6. Looks like there are different ways to go. Mcchaurty Drop spindles & lowering springs or replace the control arms and use stock springs by DJM. Reviews are all over the place. Then you need 17+ rims. Last truck I lowered was a 99 dualley. There wasnt this many options. Lol.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Mcgaudys

It will ride much better vs the control arm drop.

 

[hold_j]

McGaughys deluxe kit is what i did on my Silverado...teach your son to do it right the first time if hes gonna do it [emoji12] gonna have to slice few more tires to get his work hours up $$ ugh haha ‍

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[Rvrluvr]

McGaughys deluxe kit is what i did on my Silverado...teach your son to do it right the first time if hes gonna do it [emoji12] gonna have to slice few more tires to get his work hours up $$ ugh haha ‍

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Teaching him the art of negotiating. How bad does someone want new un sliced tires, airbags, suspension bolts

 

[RitcheyRch]

I think Marc @SFV2RVR used the McGaughey kit on his GMC

 

[SFV2RVR]

I think Marc @SFV2RVR used the McGaughey kit on his GMC

I’ve used Bell Tech stuff on all my OBS trucks and I used McGaughy’s on my 2017 Sierra Denali. My new truck is 4x4 so i did a 3/5 kit with rear helper bags. Rides better than stock. I was never a fan of anything DJM.


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[Tank]

I've never used anything but Bell Tech...They've been the standard in the industry for so long, never a need to use anything else. What's up with McGaughys? Cheaper priced? Better? Just something different? What's the differences? I have a 4/6 Bell Tech currently on my 99 Tahoe

 

[Rvrluvr]

I've never used anything but Bell Tech...They've been the standard in the industry for so long, never a need to use anything else. What's up with McGaughys? Cheaper priced? Better? Just something different? What's the differences? I have a 4/6 Bell Tech currently on my 99 Tahoe

Just checkin all the options. Ive only had bell tech as well

 

[SFV2RVR]

I've never used anything but Bell Tech...They've been the standard in the industry for so long, never a need to use anything else. What's up with McGaughys? Cheaper priced? Better? Just something different? What's the differences? I have a 4/6 Bell Tech currently on my 99 Tahoe

I used McGaughy’s because it seemed like most of the newer trucks 14-17’ had really good reviews on their kits. Like I said before though, I’ve been a Bell Tech guy forever.


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[Tank]

I used McGaughy’s because it seemed like most of the newer trucks 14-17’ had really good reviews on their kits. Like I said before though, I’ve been a Bell Tech guy forever.


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Where they more $$??

 

[Rvrluvr]

I’ve used Bell Tech stuff on all my OBS trucks and I used McGaughy’s on my 2017 Sierra Denali. My new truck is 4x4 so i did a 3/5 kit with rear helper bags. Rides better than stock. I was never a fan of anything DJM.


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I have read a ton of reviews that say the ride is better w djm over the drop spindle. Couple guys even said they took to drop spindles off and put the djm kit on. Idunno. Like tank ive only rolled the bell tech.

 

[SFV2RVR]

Where they more $$??

My kit for my truck was more because nobody really made any kits for my truck when I did it. We kinda pieced things together being it was probably one of the first 2017 4x4 trucks done.


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[02HoWaRd26]

McGaughy’s is the shit this day in age, Bell Tech was in the 90’s for sure tho. DJM has always been the magazine cheap shit.

I agree with earlier statements about teaching him the right way vs the cheaper way. Do it once do it right, seems like more today but is normally the cheaper way in the end.

 

[Rvrluvr]

McGaughy’s is the shit this day in age, Bell Tech was in the 90’s for sure tho. DJM has always been the magazine cheap shit.

I agree with earlier statements about teaching him the right way vs the cheaper way. Do it once do it right, seems like more today but is normally the cheaper way in the end.

My issue with mcgauhy is I had it installed on a 2010 suburban. Looked bad ass. Rode like shit!!! I think the installer had a lot to do with that. I kinda determined they didnt do a good job when I looked and saw the factory bump stops not removed. Thats just day one shit right there

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

Mcgaughys seems to have the market for strut based trucks, the coil spring trucks of the 90s and early 2000s did well with belltech.

Dodge has the 2/4 Mcgaughys, rides well but still has a little of the choppy spring feel

Tahoe is a 4wd with another Mcgaughys kit, this rides better but is a torsion fron end

CK silverado was a belltech spring/spindle and shackle hanger kit rode very well

2004 silverado is a 1" belltech spring and 2" shackle on 305/45/22, this is my daily driver and love the truck best ride out of all of them.

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[ArizonaKevin]

Mcgaughys seems to have the market for strut based trucks, the coil spring trucks of the 90s and early 2000s did well with belltech.

Dodge has the 2/4 Mcgaughys, rides well but still has a little of the choppy spring feel

Tahoe is a 4wd with another Mcgaughys kit, this rides better but is a torsion fron end

CK silverado was a belltech spring/spindle and shackle hanger kit rode very well

2004 silverado is a 1" belltech spring and 2" shackle on 305/45/22, this is my daily driver and love the truck best ride out of all of them. View attachment 663929 View attachment 663930 View attachment 663931

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Didn't you have a dually with a DJM kit? How did that one ride?

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

Didn't you have a dually with a DJM kit? How did that one ride?

I did, that was a rough kit. The camber was off and id get bump steer, after new bushings, hubs, brakes, idler, pitman and heavy duty tierods i could settle it down but would never completely go away

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[ArizonaKevin]

I did, that was a rough kit. The camber was off and id get bump steer, after new bushings, hubs, brakes, idler, pitman and heavy duty tierods i could settle it down but would never completely go away View attachment 663976

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Truck sure looked good though!

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

New djm stuff is supposed be better, my buddy just built this one, duramax, airbags in rear and 22" 10 lug semi, and the thing rides bitchin

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[Tank]

New djm stuff is supposed be better, my buddy just built this one, duramax, airbags in rear and 22" 10 lug semi, and the thing rides bitchin View attachment 663982

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wasn't this one for sale recently? Or am I thinking of a different bagged wht dually out there?

 

[Tank]

kid wants to drop his new to him 2003 silverado. Wants to do a 4/6. Looks like there are different ways to go. Mcchaurty Drop spindles & lowering springs or replace the control arms and use stock springs by DJM. Reviews are all over the place. Then you need 17+ rims. Last truck I lowered was a 99 dualley. There wasnt this many options. Lol.

Oh, and by the way...How freakin' cool your kid want's to do this and is actually into cars/trucks. Seems like this day and age, customizing your car, hell, even getting your license for todays youth is just "meh" to kids. I have two boys and I really hope they're into cars and want to customize something. I think having pride in your ride and having a hobby like that and a passion keeps kids out of trouble for the most part. Gives them a drive, good work ethic to work for something they want and teaches them how to care for their stuff. Just good all around.

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

wasn't this one for sale recently? Or am I thinking of a different bagged wht dually out there?

No, he bought a stock truck in phoenix end of last year. Truck has only 54k on it, he lowered it, did the wheels, fresh respray, monster stereo, reprogrammed it, piped it and a few other goodies. He did well on it, he is only in the truck 40 and change

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[hold_j]

New djm stuff is supposed be better, my buddy just built this one, duramax, airbags in rear and 22" 10 lug semi, and the thing rides bitchin View attachment 663982

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Man thats bad ass ! I want it haha

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[SOCALCRICKETT]

Man thats bad ass ! I want it haha

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He said, 50 and she goes

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[Rvrluvr]

I did, that was a rough kit. The camber was off and id get bump steer, after new bushings, hubs, brakes, idler, pitman and heavy duty tierods i could settle it down but would never completely go away View attachment 663976

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Those 20’s? Thats my next truck. So much want in that picture!!!

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

19.5 american force wrapped in 225/75/19.5.

Fits just right, i messed up by going steer tires all the way around, that thing was slippery as hell on the ramp

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[Tank]

19.5 american force wrapped in 225/75/19.5.

Fits just right, i messed up by going steer tires all the way around, that thing was slippery as hell on the ramp

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I had steer tires all the way around on mine too...Thank gawd it was 4WD because it needed it to get off most ramps!!!

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

I pulled the formula once with the dually, the boat is around 8-9k on trailer with water tank full, even on windsor i stuggled

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[Tank]

I pulled the formula once with the dually, the boat is around 8-9k on trailer with water tank full, even on windsor i stuggled View attachment 663991

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Yea, they do not like the steer tires in the back. Even in rain it got a little squirrely. But the other tires look funky! LOL

 

[Rvrluvr]

McGaughy’s is the shit this day in age, Bell Tech was in the 90’s for sure tho. DJM has always been the magazine cheap shit.

I agree with earlier statements about teaching him the right way vs the cheaper way. Do it once do it right, seems like more today but is normally the cheaper way in the end.

They are all roughly the same price

 

[Albert]

 

[CLdrinker]

Back in the day my family owned a lift and lowering shop. I could of sworn 6” requires a frame notch.

Just looked it up and it does require the notch.

I remember allot of customers wanted to do that small c notch for thier lowering kit. 6 months later they wanted a monster notch so they could lay frame.

Consider doing the monster notch the first time. It won’t be long before he realizes he could have that thing laying frame for cheap.

 

[Rvrluvr]

Back in the day my family owned a lift and lowering shop. I could of sworn 6” requires a frame notch.

Just looked it up and it does require the notch.

I remember allot of customers wanted to do that small c notch for thier lowering kit. 6 months later they wanted a monster notch so they could lay frame.

Consider doing the monster notch the first time. It won’t be long before he realizes he could have that thing laying frame for cheap.

He is getting a 4&6 drop. That’s it! We will notch it but won’t be doing stupid shit like laying frame or air bags.

 

[Your ad here]

DJM pissed me off with rear shackles on a F250. I get them install to find out the bed cross members have to be notched. Anyways, ripped them off and took them back. No where in the instructions does it call for notching the bed. If I'd known that I would have never would have gone through the trouble.

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

kid wants to drop his new to him 2003 silverado. Wants to do a 4/6. Looks like there are different ways to go. Mcchaurty Drop spindles & lowering springs or replace the control arms and use stock springs by DJM. Reviews are all over the place. Then you need 17+ rims. Last truck I lowered was a 99 dualley. There wasnt this many options. Lol.

'07 GMC SIERRA LONG BED. DJM 3-4 drop i think, can't remember, didn't notch rear frame, helper bags with compressor with sway bar. Only problem is when i went 20" Denalli wheels, the front drivers side tire scarpes the inside plastic fender well when you hit anykind of a dip. I've tried everything to remedy this problem. Tried DJMs shocks, no good, tried Bilsteins, no good, finally went with Rancho junk adjustables on the stiffest setting, still scrapes.
Had DJMs 5-7 flipped rear axles on '96, '99 and 2000 crew cab duallys, no problems. did a 3-5 drop on a '01 Burb, no problems.

 

[Rvrluvr]

Decided to go with western chasis 4/6 drop kit for v6 motors. It has a slightly lower spring to compensate the lighter motor. Seems like a well built belltech type kit.

https://www.andysautosport.com/products/western_chassis__80114.html

 

[JDub24]

If you and Jr are going to do this yourselves please turn this into a build thread. Takes me back to my high school days. Now get some 17” Boyd’s or Budniks and a bunch of billet accessories and you will have a time machine!!

Damn... now I want a 95 Chevy extra cab...

Decided to go with western chasis 4/6 drop kit for v6 motors. It has a slightly lower spring to compensate the lighter motor. Seems like a well built belltech type kit.

https://www.andysautosport.com/products/western_chassis__80114.html

 

[CLdrinker]

'07 GMC SIERRA LONG BED. DJM 3-4 drop i think, can't remember, didn't notch rear frame, helper bags with compressor with sway bar. Only problem is when i went 20" Denalli wheels, the front drivers side tire scarpes the inside plastic fender well when you hit anykind of a dip. I've tried everything to remedy this problem. Tried DJMs shocks, no good, tried Bilsteins, no good, finally went with Rancho junk adjustables on the stiffest setting, still scrapes.
Had DJMs 5-7 flipped rear axles on '96, '99 and 2000 crew cab duallys, no problems. did a 3-5 drop on a '01 Burb, no problems.

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Why are trying to solve the problem with shocks? It’s not a suspension problem.

It’s tire size or wheel offset problem.

 

[Rvrluvr]

My 94 in 94 Lol

We will be doing 20’s im not a huge billit bolt on guy Clean & simple is my program

If you and Jr are going to do this yourselves please turn this into a build thread. Takes me back to my high school days. Now get some 17” Boyd’s or Budniks and a bunch of billet accessories and you will have a time machine!!

Damn... now I want a 95 Chevy extra cab...

 

[Rvrluvr]

Starting with the basics. Fixed the A/C fan and adjusted the parking brake today.

 

[No Butt No Putt]

I’m real happy with my 4/6 McGaughys kit with rear bags and compressor. On 22’s.

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