GMT 900 Trucks General Discussion 2007 - 2013 Trucks | General Discussion

How low can i go and not rub?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-29-2012 | 01:46 AM
  #1  
daytonadad's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default How low can i go and not rub?

i have a white 2012 crew cab, 5.3, 2wd silverado with factory 20" wheels and want to lower it asap .... i like the 4 - 7 look but dont want the tires rubbing al the time. Can i go 4 - 7? or wil it rub too much?
Old 10-29-2012 | 11:07 AM
  #2  
AUTOT3K's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,327
Likes: 1
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Default

Well since you have the white one you should be ok. Haha I'm just kidding
From everything I've seen on here yes you'll be ok but the rear 7 on a crew cab will bottom out like crazy
Old 10-29-2012 | 11:13 AM
  #3  
slammedsilvy's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
From: Lee's Summit, Mo
Default

Crew cabs tend to sit right with a 4/6. You'll need to remove the bump stop and cut the bracket off of the frame, at that point you might bottom out on large dips or bumps but it shouldn't happen too often. With 275/55/20 (factory size) which is what I assume you have, the front will likely rub a little, but nothing severe. It depends on your ability to shrug it off if it will bother you or not. You can always pull the plastic liners, massage the metal back, reinstall the liners, and heat them back, or I've heard of people holding them back with zip ties.
Old 10-29-2012 | 12:10 PM
  #4  
daytonadad's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

Sorry yes i do have the factory 275/55/20 tires. I have ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES c-notching the frame in the rear. I just dont want the front rubbing all the time.
Old 10-29-2012 | 12:32 PM
  #5  
iamkeniff's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,365
Likes: 3
From: Gonzales, la
Default

i run a 4/6 on 275/55/20 with no issues
Old 10-29-2012 | 01:13 PM
  #6  
daytonadad's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

perfect .... what kit do you have? I have been looking for a week or so on here and other sites for pics. What 4/6 kit do you have ... seems to be a huge debate lol. I think i will go with belltech as FROM WHAT I READ you dont lose any turning radius with there kit? I seem to read the DJM rear flip with c-notch is the way to go for the rear? .... Can you post a couple pics of your ride in this thread?
Old 10-29-2012 | 02:36 PM
  #7  
iamkeniff's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,365
Likes: 3
From: Gonzales, la
Default

Name:  3a821971.jpg
Views: 28
Size:  78.8 KB
Name:  62b02a53.jpg
Views: 24
Size:  61.8 KB
Name:  61E4ABCE-6AC7-4247-8866-3EB86D09971A-4432-000001F9094CED20.jpg
Views: 25
Size:  48.4 KB
Name:  EC9BEE07-982D-473E-9CF5-49063327B8FD-12965-0000052AE233A8B1.jpg
Views: 30
Size:  73.9 KB
Name:  40DB3020-3C87-4BB1-B569-8493CB07BAB8-12965-0000052AE8E92339.jpg
Views: 25
Size:  60.2 KB

I have mcg coil relocator kit, 2" djm spindles, 2* upper control arm bushings, djm flip kit, mcg shackle kit, stock shackles, no notch
Old 10-29-2012 | 07:41 PM
  #8  
RS/SS 4.8's Avatar
10 Second Truck Club
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,258
Likes: 5
From: San Antonio Tx
Default

Hell i just installed my 4/6 n my front tires rub on every other bump. Iamkeniff your 4/6 looks higher up front than mine. Couldnt stick a finger in between the tire n the fender so i rasied it an inch now its a 3/6. 275/55/20 BTW.
Old 10-29-2012 | 07:49 PM
  #9  
iamkeniff's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,365
Likes: 3
From: Gonzales, la
Default

Whatd you use on the front?
Old 10-29-2012 | 07:52 PM
  #10  
RS/SS 4.8's Avatar
10 Second Truck Club
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,258
Likes: 5
From: San Antonio Tx
Default

DJM arms upper n lower.

Last edited by RS/SS 4.8; 10-29-2012 at 09:52 PM.


Quick Reply: How low can i go and not rub?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:47 PM.