i am pretty set on the fact that i want to lower my truck and I'm pretty sure that i want to go with a 2/4 drop. i have good thing and bad things about the heights and what not. i have been looking at DJM's drop kit and it looks to be a pretty solid kit. I'm just wondering what everyone else's opinion was on the kit. especially those that have the kit or previously had the kit. I'm mainly interested in it due to the fact that you can retain factory ride quality and still get the drop that you want. so tell me, anything bad about the kit? how was install? and how was the driveability of the kit. any issues with it? what did you like about it?

 

i ran the DJM LCA's, only mine were 3.5" drop. overall, nice to install, pretty easy to align, and the ride was the same as stock, only lower. I think Cole (AZmidget) is running the 2" drop arms.

i installed a set on a HD all wheel drive and there was about a 2 hour difference in the install, just in having to get around the front driveshafts with everything.

 

how long did it take for install?

 

2 hours, give or take, then maybe another 30 minutes to get the alignment within reason to get it to the shop for them to do a good alignment

 

yeah i have the 2.5" arms

install was easy if youve never done a drop before give yourself a day to do it, the ride is great, just be sure to give the bolts and nuts on the arms a good tac weld, i didnt and lost a nut, o and if your an agressive driver i would put a gusset in the lifting hanger i broke both of mine, but for an average driver it is strong enough

 

AZ, could you possibly post up some shots of your truck. i want to see kinda what mine will look like. thanks

 

whats up with c-notches and this kit? do you need 'em? and did anyone have to cut their tie rod end as is says in the instructions on djm's site?

 

i trimmed mine, about 3/4". you shouldn't need a notch with the 4" rear unless you're haulin some heavy crap. actually, you'll have a lot of travel using a button style bumpstop with no bottoming out.

 

right on, any alignment plates, cams, etc. needed?

 

does anyone have pics of this kit on a step side?? im interested to see what it looks like on a new body style step side.

 

its easier using the alignment bolts, but last i knew they were a little pricey. some alignment shops won't do it without them though.

 

I just ordered my DJM 3.5/5 from godfather for 477$, they beet summit by like 100$,and stylin by 50, they said it'd be here friday.

Since i'll be installing myself...did you take your tank out or just cut that bolt for the leaf spring, and does the kit come withj a replacement?

 

I did the 2.5/4 on my screw and used a sawsaw to cut that bolt. Took about an hour and a few blades without looking (tight spot). If I'd do it again, I'd run the gas tank low and drop it. Kit does come with an extra bolt because the "pros will use a torch to cut it".

Definately get a helper for the rear, as it will save time. Good luck!

 

Pictures?

 

cool, thanx for the advice