It's about that time for me to start focusing on the suspension of my truck, but I have only a vague knowledge of suspension components. I've done a little bit of reading and I'm guessing that a pair of Belltech front struts would be the easiest way to lower the front, but what about the rear? I've read about flips kits, but have no knowledge of them. What would be the best way to lower the rear end about 4"?

 

shackle and hangers

 

A scoop or two of sand! Sorry couldn't resist.

 

shackles and leafs, 04+ have integrated hangers

 

Drop shackles equal more traction.

 

I have a Ground Force 2" x 4" drop with 2" drop coils and 4" drop leafs. I also run the Eibach pro damper kit which is coilover shocks up front and shocks out back. Rides perfect for a truck. Sporty, not harsh.

 

I checked out their kits, and they are pretty far out of my budget.

How about a set of Eibach leafs and a set of shackles?

http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...0A3123888.aspx

 

The GF drop was out of mine until I found a kit on CL.

 

yea buy used suspension and new shocks

 

I'm kind of leery buying a used suspension kit. What about this McGaughy kit?

http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.asp...&partid=594827

 

 

I wouldn't use their drop stuff (heard about their leafs breaking before), but that's pretty cheap.

My drop coils and leafs are used. I didn't blink before buying.

 

Hell, I'll just go with a set of 2" leafs and a pair of 2" drop shackles, then a pair of the Eibach front struts. Does that sound good to everyone?

 

Uhh, how do you think it lowers the truck. The longer shackle puts more weight on the axle dropping the truck.

 

You mean eibach front coils, correct? You'd need their 2" coil. Eibach also sells a 4" drop leaf package, 3" leaf drop with a 1" shackle drop.