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Old 04-06-2007, 12:08 PM
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which drop kit would you guys recommend for a 2001 ext cab silverado:
McGaughy's 4/6 (spindles, springs,flip kit)
Beltech 4/6 (spindles,springs,flip kit)
DJM 4/6 (control arms,springs,flip kit)
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Old 04-06-2007, 12:20 PM
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from my personal exp i like my belltech 2/4, keep in mind though this is the only drop kit i ever did to anythign so take it as you will

i would stick with something with spindles and springs myself
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For a 4/6, you really can't go wrong with the DJM.
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whats the $$ diff between the 3?
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i love my belltech 3/4 drop, easy to install and is perfectly level and looks awesome
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whats the $$ diff between the 3?
depends where you look for it but they all run about the same price
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I am happy with my DJM 4/6. FYI, its only control arms in front, not control arms and springs.

Depends on what you want really. Control arms are said to have bumpsteer, but I haven't noticed it in the 3yrs I have had my kit installed. Anytime you change the springs, the ride will get a little stiffer, some like it, some don't. Also spindles will change your turning radius, although with different brands it is a little more noticable.
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I've got a mcgaughy's flip kit with c-notch I might sell. Pm me if you're interested. I'm selling because the mcgaughy's notch will only work for 01-up trucks since my 1999 has a slightly different frame.
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DJM. Do a search there are days worth of reading for this topic
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McGaughy's and BellTech will have the best ride. Spindles are the way to go.


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