I started a lowered 4x4 restoration in 2016, but 3 kids and the plandemic have stalled me.
The first thing I bought was a set of lowering torsion keys. Supposed to give me a 2.5-3" drop. As long as the OE bump stops are removed and replaced with much shorter ones.
@Frank Enstein CV shafts parrallel to the ground on a launch?
Uh, maybe? I've never raced a full time 4x4.
Check out the stock ride height of an AWD Chevy Express van. The CV angles are actually reversed, the differential is lower than the wheel bearings... If the trucks can be lifted and the CV shafts rotate smoothly, they can be reversed and cruise smoothly. And since the suspension travels in an ark during jounce, it might be OK. Good call?
As for the rear, any drop, slam, or axle flip that a 2wd can do, a 4x4 can do. Mine is getting 2wd forward leaf hangers (for a 2" drop) and a set of lowering shackles (for 2 more inches drop)