2/3 drop how do I do it? 2012 Silverado 1500 4X4
12-15-2012, 09:03 AM
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truck sits PERFECT.
I am looking into a 12 silvy 4x4...any writeups on doing the suspension...
I dropped my 09 TBSS with new fron A-ARMS and belltech struts in the front, then swapped for coilovers and just adjust the rear airbags, so I have some suspension work experience.
I read this thread, still unclear on the best option for ride quality and best place to get the parts...any links/recommendations?
I am looking into a 12 silvy 4x4...any writeups on doing the suspension...
I dropped my 09 TBSS with new fron A-ARMS and belltech struts in the front, then swapped for coilovers and just adjust the rear airbags, so I have some suspension work experience.
I read this thread, still unclear on the best option for ride quality and best place to get the parts...any links/recommendations?
12-15-2012, 10:50 AM
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I did spindles so I could keep the stock shocks. The truck rides like stock and corners better. Im thinking I should have gone with Belltech lowering struts. It mite of road better. I put a set of the ones on ebay with the grease zurks but any lowering shackle will do
12-17-2012, 01:07 PM
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i have 2" shackles for my truck, and i've already removed the rear block. so if i remove the overload leaf i can get another inch of drop? it looks like it would only give a very small drop, like not even noticeable.
12-17-2012, 03:40 PM
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To be honest. the 2'' shackles don't lower it two inches because the point the lowering takes place isn't over the axle. the block does give a true drop of it thickness. the removal of the overload varies based on chassis... due to weight differences. but averages 1''
12-19-2012, 07:41 AM
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i was looking for a 2/3 or a 2/4 drop overall. i have a box of parts i have not installed yet, i have the belltech drop struts, and 2" shackles. would i be better off with the 3" shackles? all the descriptions i have seen for 3" shackles say that the 3" drop is achieved by removing the rear block, which i already did.
12-19-2012, 09:48 AM
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i was looking for a 2/3 or a 2/4 drop overall. i have a box of parts i have not installed yet, i have the belltech drop struts, and 2" shackles. would i be better off with the 3" shackles? all the descriptions i have seen for 3" shackles say that the 3" drop is achieved by removing the rear block, which i already did.
there are kits though from belltech that provide the 2" shackles and spacers for the u-bolts so you can pull the block for a total of 3" drop... that's probably what you're referring to.
