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Old 08-15-2011 | 01:06 AM
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so are lowering lower control arms for 4wd not common is that why i should order ahead of time or what?
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Handles great. I'm running a 285/50/20 and occasionally get a rub in the front. I also added a sway bar in the back handles like a sports car.
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I ordered mine well ahead of time and it still took longer than quoted. Ya that may be one reason is not many ppl lower 4wd. DJM makes them when an order comes in. You may get lucky and find some somewhere.

They also offer the upper arms too. I havent had any problems with my stock but I may replace it just to have the "right" stuff in there
Old 08-15-2011 | 01:25 AM
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Nah I like it. I started out with spindles and keys too and hated it. Now i have it riding just how i like it.
how can you stand full lock turning in a parking lot? you dont feel them binding up and the angles crazy?
Old 08-15-2011 | 01:26 AM
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Oh sweet I have always thought about a sway bar in the back...What did you use and is it really that noticable? Im thinking about a 22inch wheel to feel the wheel well...I want like that perfect ration of tire to wheel...lol...if that makes any sense?
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Originally Posted by BadAssChevy327
how can you stand full lock turning in a parking lot? you dont feel them binding up and the angles crazy?
I dont get any binding when i turn or anything. My friends truck is dropped the same way and his doesnt bind either at full lock.

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I ordered mine well ahead of time and it still took longer than quoted. Ya that may be one reason is not many ppl lower 4wd. DJM makes them when an order comes in. You may get lucky and find some somewhere.
I ordered mine from stylin trucks and they had them in stock
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maybe because im extended cab or something. i know im not the only one that complained about it because people started threads on gmfs about it and stuff.
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Originally Posted by BadAssChevy327
maybe because im extended cab or something. i know im not the only one that complained about it because people started threads on gmfs about it and stuff.
Hmm isnt yours 2wd? My friend's is extended cab as well. I could see it being a problem locked in 4wd on dry pavement. Mine would feel like its binding when turning at stock height if I drove it on dry pavement. But I've driven it all winter a few years ago locked in 4hi for about 5-6 months and didnt have any issues. I am still on stock cv axles.

This is aaronmc's truck. We're both active members on gmfs as well




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Originally Posted by BadAssChevy327
i had keys and spindles. i hate how spindles effect steering. the anlges at lock suck.

i know have control arms and keys decranked and love it.
THIS!!! I have keys and spindles on mine and it does this same exact **** drives me nuts. On lock it feels like you put it into 4wd. I soon will put the stock spindles back on and get the LCA and adjust it accordingly with the keys.
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Im definitely glad I asked...I was just going to go with spindles and keys...but I will for sure get lca's! Especially since Im not hearing one good thing about it!


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