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Old 10-28-2006, 08:46 PM
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does anyone know of any lowering kits for the new 06 sierra vortec max trucks if so pm me or leave a commment
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You got a couple different options......up front you can do spindles, keys, or a new lower control arm that accepts the torsion bars. Out back you can do lowering shackles, hangers, flip kit, leafs. Look up belltech or djm.

Mine is lowered up front with belltech spindles and 1" torsion crank and belltech leafs in the back for a 3/4 drop.

My little bro's 06 sierra V-max has drop keys up front and shackles in the back.
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I have an 06 Crew Cab Votec Max 2wd.

Its got weird suspension.

I put 2 inch spindles up front, removed the rear block and added shackles in the rear. That made it a 2/4 drop, its perfectly level now, but it sits at a regular 2wd height. Its not low at all. Thats as low as it can go without sacrificing alot.
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but he doesnt have aany front springs on the truck and we tried to find some lowering kits for the truck but they dont bring up vortec max
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You have to piece it together like i did. Remove the block in the back and add a shackle. That will get it 4 inches lower in the back. Add some spindles or keys...spindles would be better and that will get you 2 inches up front.
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what do you mean by the keys?
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Torsion Keys....
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would he have to look under the 4x4 section for the torsion keys.
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Either that or suburbans and tahoes have keys. I would really really say spend the extra cash for the spindles though. Keys will give you alignment problems, poor ride quality, poor tire wear etc.

If you want a price on some belltech spindles and shackles, i could help you out with that.
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would your suspension b cuz your truck is a crew cab?


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