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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Question Lowering Quesions??

I have used the search and can't find exactly what I'm looking for. I have an 02 single cab xlt 2wd (you can click on my sig to see pics)

What is the lowest you can go front/back without notching or flip kit?

I am looking at kits with coils up front with and shackles and hangers for the back with new shocks for front and back. What do ya'll suggest?

I want to know what's the lowest drop for these types of kits?

Ebay has the groundforce 9911 for $300. 2/4 Is that good or can I go lower, like the belltech 3/4.

Help, please.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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I've got the Belltech 3/4. I think out back five inches or more and you start needing a flip or notch kit. correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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i had an 02 super crew with a 3/4 drop, and i didnt have any problems
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Are these kind of kits easy to install?
Also, is the 2/4 or 3/4 better?
 

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Come on, I know all ya'll are experts at lowering your truck in this section. Help me out, tips, suggestions, best set up, worst set up, etc.
Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffallred
Come on, I know all ya'll are experts at lowering your truck in this section. Help me out, tips, suggestions, best set up, worst set up, etc.
Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Lowest you can go is a 3/5 which is what i have/had, Im currently at a 3/3 do to needing to do some hauling recently.

The front is a piece of cake to install, the rear can be a little tough.

I would recommend 2/4 kit as a good drop without going too low.

What shocks are you planning on getting?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Both of the sets I was looking at come with shocks. What do you think?

Ground Force: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...205738005&rd=1

Bell Tech: http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...=&partid=24282
 

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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the front was no problem. in the back i just used a plasma cutter to cut off the rivets on the hangers, other than that it was fairly simple.

what size wheels and tires are you running?


i had 20x9 with 275/45/20 tires and i didn't have any rubbing issues.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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well you belltech link just sends me to their website, not the actual product link and description.

I would definetly go with the ground force kit over the belltech tho. Not that the bell tech is a bad kit, i think the ground force is just a little better.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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I have a full line of belltech if you are interested.

http://www.modbargains.com/dept.aspx...02-002-003-002
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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I think Styxnpicks has beltech rear leafs that are sagging, IIRC.
 
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How do you guys feel about Eibach? Thinking about going with an Eibach 2/3 or 2/4 spring, leaf drop with Eibach dampers and Eibach sway bar kit on my '07 Harley SuperCrew. Is this overkill? Oh, did I mention it's all Eibach? :o - Og
 
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I have eibach coils and hangers on my truck and love em
 
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Originally Posted by Stealth
I think Styxnpicks has beltech rear leafs that are sagging, IIRC.
sagging more than your mom........ lol, I think they were overloaded a few to many times
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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I'm not looking to put in new leafs or anything like that. Just coils and shocks up front and shackles, hangers and shocks in the rear. So would the 2/4 or the 3/4 look better?

Also, I don't have any wheels yet. I was going to lower it first, then decide what wheels I wanted. What would ya'll suggest?
 
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