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I've been thinking about dropping my 2K4 STX...and since you know a lot about lowering a truck, you'd be the person to ask.
What's the best product for the price? I'm one of those poor white-folk on a budget. Would it be possible to get it done for under $500?
I'm thinking 2" in the front, 3" in the rear, and I'd like to keep the ride as smooth as possible.
Thanks.
pat will know better than me .
i have dropped some chevys. I like replacing spindles instead of springs.
I would go 2" drop spindle on the front and keep the factory spring, ride is 100% the same.
you can drop 2" in back with a shackle.
you will need an alignment.
the big question - concern is this. how many miles on the truck and if you have it down that far should you replace other parts and do a brake job while you are at it. ( ties rods, bushing, joints, shocks)
pat will know better than me .
i have dropped some chevys. I like replacing spindles instead of springs.
I would go 2" drop spindle on the front and keep the factory spring, ride is 100% the same.
you can drop 2" in back with a shackle.
you will need an alignment.
the big question - concern is this. how many miles on the truck and if you have it down that far should you replace other parts and do a brake job while you are at it. ( ties rods, bushing, joints, shocks)
Current mileage: 132,313
Brakes - 6 months
Front end completely rebuilt - 18 months
pat will know better than me .
i have dropped some chevys. I like replacing spindles instead of springs.
I would go 2" drop spindle on the front and keep the factory spring, ride is 100% the same.
you can drop 2" in back with a shackle.
you will need an alignment.
the big question - concern is this. how many miles on the truck and if you have it down that far should you replace other parts and do a brake job while you are at it. ( ties rods, bushing, joints, shocks)
Spindles will require 20" or bigger wheel up front
You can do a 2" spring or a 2 or 3" LCA up front
3" hanger would be best bet for the back with trying to keep factory type ride quality
You'll need at least new rear shocks, maybe fronts depending on how much you drop it
Been messing with the crapiler the last few days. It was in need of some major cleaning. I think im going to give it to my Nephew. He turns 15 in may and going to start the process of drivers ed/permit and getting trying to get his hardship license. Figured it would make a great first car for him. Its been pretty great to us the last 60,000 miles.
Even if he doesnt get the hardship he can still learn to drive using it for his permit then when he turns 16 he will be set.
Plus very good possibilty im adding another vehicle to the fleet here soon. If i get it im all out of room for parking spots and with the cavalier gone itll help.
Plus very good possibilty im adding another vehicle to the fleet here soon. If i get it im all out of room for parking spots and with the cavalier gone itll help.
01-01-2018, 04:35 PM
