what is the best lowering kit for the 2005 4x2 and does anyone have pics of lowered trucks

 

heres mine i got the mcgaughys kit 2 in the front 4.5 in the back

 

thanks that looks good

 

I wonder what the differance is between the 4x4 and 4x2 kit? If I already have the 2 inch blocks taken out of the rear could I just order the 4x2 kit? Are the coils the same for both?

 

i think the 4x4 is a different kit its 4 in in the back instead of 4.5. i read in a book that its a flip kit with shackles in the back. mine is a whole new leaf spring pack. im not positive so dont quote me

 

From what I have been reading the 4x4 kit comes with a new leaf pack now.
So thats why i was asking if the 4x4 block is already removed then essentially you will be a the same height in the rear as a 2WD correct? Sooooo get the 4x2 kit to get your 4.5 drop in the rear? Si? No?
I guess when i get home i could always call and ask them directly. If my rear blocks have been removed and the front coils are the same w/ both kits then i just may order the 4x2 kit. I will go with shorter shocks since the stockers suck and I wont have to use the extenders.

 

yea you should call them theyre real cool and they ship fast.i think im gonna take my extenders out soon too

 

You should go to DJM Suspension website and check out the 3 different lower control arms they offer for the 4x4's. I opted for the 2" drop set.
Very straight forward and simple installation if you have the proper tools and a lift available to you.
After removing the Autosprings from my '04 Screw 4x4, I removed the rear block, installed 2" drop shackles, had the rear springs de-arched an additional 1", and installed the 2" drop DJM lower control arms in the front. Final drop was a 2"/5". I am running 285/70/17's on a 17"x9" rim so my wheel wells are pretty full ( what I had hoped for) without any rubbing issues. The truck absolutely rides like a dream. I will be posting some pics of it now that the rain has finally stopped and I will be cleaning it up tomorrow..It cost me a little over $500.00 to complete the above modification.Worth every $$$.
Marc

 

Thanks for the info. I had DJM 2' drop a arms with hangers and shackles on my 03 Lightning (see gallery).I liked the a-arms over the stockers and retained my factory coils but I was about maxed out with the alignment and I dont think my guy lubed the poly bushings because it would squeek on the driver side,especially in colder weather. Good quality kits though.

 

Yeah I am really leaning towards there kit. I have not read any negative feedback from guys that have used there kits and for the price and drop i am looking for without slamming the thing. I dont want to have to crawl over speedbumps you know. Seems like just what I need.
Is there a big differance in the stiffness of the front springs over your stockers?

I just need to figure out which shocks i want to go with. Belltech, DJM or something else. I need to research that more.

 

same here, i went with the DJM suspension.

 

I had the ground force suspension under mine, the 2.5/4.5. Rode well, not as good as stock, but that was probably more because of my tire/rim combo than anything.