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  1. BCChevyZ71

    Lowering a 4x4

    Well its your truck, but I have extreme doubts your gonna get lower then digginZ71 or other members on this forum whom have lowered 4x4's. I think you have a lot of work ahead of you in regards to modifying the frame to achieve what you want, and still the ball-joint and tie rod angles are going...
  2. BCChevyZ71

    Lowering a 4x4

    I read your prior post, and Im curious why you wouldn't just flip your keys should net you 5" drop and keep it 4x4? I think your going to create far far far more work for yourself then its worth honestly. There is little to no gain to be had by converting it to a 2WD in my opinion anyway. I'm...
  3. BCChevyZ71

    Traction aid

    Clamped the leaf springs...will test it out next week see if it really made any difference but it did drop the back some...I'm digging the stance
  4. BCChevyZ71

    Traction aid

    Yeah I've been researching on and off all day I'm gonna attempt to clamp the leaf springs. It looks as though its just on the front of the leaf spring clamp the overload to the spring pack. It makes sense that it would help prevent axle wrap or wheel hop...I'll get it done after work today and...
  5. BCChevyZ71

    Traction aid

    I've considered doing a flip kit, but I really don't want to c-notch my frame honestly. I would never achieve the drop I have without so I'm stuck spring over sadly.
  6. BCChevyZ71

    Traction aid

    Those would work fantastic....I can absolutely weld, but I moved about a year ago and I'm still in a rental with no shop. So it's a good option long term, but I'm looking for a quick short term fix for the time being.
  7. BCChevyZ71

    Traction aid

    So I've been doing some reading, and thats a dangerous thing....I know, but I've been throwing around the idea of getting some traction bars for my truck. I don't really want a slapper, and I don't see a frame mounted traction bar working as a cheap fix either. I'm guessing my options will be...
  8. BCChevyZ71

    How to lower a 4x4 truck?

    https://www.gmt400.com/threads/improved-handling.66511/ best thing would be to read through this thread I posted here outlines a parts list
  9. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    I don't I believe they are a 2 degree shim they where super minimal. They are the shim belltech suggests for a 4" rear drop. My driveshaft angles perfect with these and my 5" rear drop, but I also kept my 5 leaf spring packs. If your doing 4" rear drop with a 4 leaf spring pack you'll likely...
  10. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    I purchased the base lowering kit I started with from here https://thedropshop.ca/ I just used the shim kit they provided when they sent it out
  11. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    With 4WD may be different, but my advice if drag racing is your goal activity...I would do what your planning with a 4 leaf 1500 spring pack rear swaybar and completely ditch the front swaybar or find a way to quick disconnect...my truck consistently spins both back tires now on a launch with...
  12. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    Are you going 5" rear like I did or 4"
  13. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    Ive had the BFG radial T/A on for less then a month, but I really like them? Multiple reviews I read online stated the BFG was the better tire so for the extra $400 thats the route I went. If Im being entirely honest I didnt want to do the BFG or the Cooper I wanted the Mickey Thompson Sportsman...
  14. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    The cooper's were cheaper, but I like the BFG tread pattern and the look of BF-Goodrich in raised white letters on the sidewalls. Most all reviews that I read state the BFG is the better performance tire...the tire itself is fantastic the only thing working against me is the tall sidewall which...
  15. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    So I read the opposite BFG was more the "performance" tire then the cooper's ‍lol oh well...I'm 2" drop hangers and a 3" drop shackle but I can definitely snap a pic next time I've got the tires off
  16. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    If I change up tires will likely be to a set of factory 18" OEM rims off a newer silverado or tahoe, and some stickies. I won't be making that change for a long while though as I just put the new tires on my rally rims. We'll see in the future if I decide to make the change when the time comes
  17. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    So figured I'd post an update seeing as this got far more interest and questions then anticipated. Solid front swaybar is in and I ran it down my little test track of turns. It doesn't wanna weight transfer hard to the outside tire as it did least not as bad. My old swaybar was in fairly rough...
  18. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    No part numbers but all easily found on Google...front is belltech 3" drop keys, rough country steering stabilizer, energy suspension poly swaybar bushings, a-team perf. solid front 30mm sway bar, the back is belltech 2" drop hangers meant for a tahoe? I believe or suburban, generic amazon...
  19. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    Good to know...all part of that learning curve this is more in depth with steering and suspension then I've ever gotten...surprisingly steering wise it's really good doesn't wander grab ruts in the road or bump steer. I'm a firm believer my steering stabilizer made a big difference in...
  20. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    Sorry I'm on cold medicine right now so the brain is running half mast. My tie rods right now mimic the angle of my CV's they are angled up while not a big deal I feel like its not the ideal. I notice my tire cambers a lot as I'm turning the closer I get to full lock I believe it's called...
  21. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    It works honestly like I said there's no binding honestly I hate my rod angles more then anything if I could flip then I'd be happier it tips the top of the tire more then I care for under full lock
  22. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    They are angled up slightly if memory serves me correct but nothing seems to be binding at all I've run it up a summit pass in 4WD with it like this and no issues to speak of...give me a bit and I'll snap a photo of them
  23. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    So that's with the 3" belltech drop keys I'm as low on them as I can go with these keys up front and 5" total drop using 2" drop spring hangers and 3" drop shackles no c notch out back...I could likely do a c-notch and justify it but I'm gonna let it ride for now and see how it is. It sits on...
  24. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    I believe my fenders are basically all 30.25" with 245/75r16 tires I'd have to re-measure with my new tires though
  25. BCChevyZ71

    Improved handling

    I believe my truck was already spec'ed with 3/4 ton bars with the F44 pkg? I could be very wrong about that...and cool! Sorento is a nice place! I'm gonna be at the lethbridge car show the street wheelers weekend I just seen your in AB

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