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Old 11-21-2015, 11:12 AM
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I have an 01 Silverado Etended Cab, Short bed, witha 2in lowering shackle in the rear. I had the old 16in rims and now i have to Silverado SS stock 20s and wanna go a little lower, but i still want to be able to function and a truck. Kinda tow in a blue moon, but want the lower agressive look.... I cannot find any kits for my truck with the drop i want, soo can anyone help? thanks!!
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Don't look for kits, just buy the parts you need.

Find some lowering spindles for the front and rear hangers to give it a 2-4 drop. That drop with 20's and stock size tires will fit just fine and should never really rub. Then upgrade/change your shocks because it now sits lower.
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Listen to FFDP on the rear since the SUVs are coils. But get ahold of Atomic for Coilover brackets for the front like I did. One of the best things I've done to my truck.
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Originally Posted by FFDP
Don't look for kits, just buy the parts you need.

Find some lowering spindles for the front and rear hangers to give it a 2-4 drop. That drop with 20's and stock size tires will fit just fine and should never really rub. Then upgrade/change your shocks because it now sits lower.
Do you have a website or something? I can only find shackles...
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Originally Posted by mikeyjm1
Listen to FFDP on the rear since the SUVs are coils. But get ahold of Atomic for Coilover brackets for the front like I did. One of the best things I've done to my truck.
Part numbers or website I can get some? I can only find shackles....
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Originally Posted by 01SilveradoJakee
Part numbers or website I can get some? I can only find shackles....
Atomic is a member. Check it out:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...ersion-518118/
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You need to internet better lol.

Lowering Parts - Drop Spindles - Chevrolet - Truck - Mcgaughys-Suspension.com

Lowering Parts - Mcgaughys-Suspension.com

Or DJM has nice quality rear hangers.
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Lol...what he said.
I am using DJM shock extenders to keep my Bilstein 5100's in the rear. They are nice pieces.
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Did someone say coilovers?

Is your truck 2wd or 4wd?

If its 4wd, my brackets will work for you and you can basically have it at any height you want. If you are 2wd then you can still do coilovers, there is another thread on that swap somewhere.
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Originally Posted by Atomic
Did someone say coilovers?
Yeah Richard, I try to send everybody your way since I've seen the light.
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