Lowering a 4x4

Tonw07 said:

I'm also looking into lowering a 4x4, my '95 k1500. Something different, and I want the 4x4 for the snow. Drop keys are the only thing I've found to date for the front. It's unfortunate so many people just hate the idea and there is very little information out there about it. I have keys and drop hangers waiting to be installed and I'm going to just see how far that gets me and go from there.

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99xcss4 said:

agree why would you do such a thing I can not understand it 4x4s are ment to be lifted not lowered

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Sorry guy, I respect that you have an opinion, but opiniona are like azzholes: Everyone has one and they usually stink

There is NO SUCH THING as meant to be lifted not lowered. Ride height is only dependant on desired use, and I've got 4 uses.


Mud truck:
1/2 ton, 4x4 6" lifted RCSB, 33" R1 tractor tires


Snow plow, camper towing, family hauler:
1/2 ton, 4x4 stock height SUV


Summer toy
1/2 ton, 4x4 lowered 3-4, AWD converted street truck,


Daily driver, service body, mechanic tools
3/4 ton, 2wd 5" lifted, 35's

618 Syndicate said:

Is there a difference between C and K control arms? DJM makes a 3" drop arm for 2wd.

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Yes: 4x4 incorporates the hex for the torsion bars, 4x2 has pockets for coil springs.

Lowered and swap in the AWD trans like they did on... PowerNation? Rally truck at that point.

I would suggest a set of lowering t bar keys, a lowering shackle in rear and if you need it lower in the rear then remove the lower leaf from the pack.

Alteca said:

88-98 4WD Front Coilover Kit (Diggin_Z71) - Atomic Fabrication

This is a kit that includes the parts needed to replace the torsion bars with coilovers on (k1500) 88-98 trucks. See below for more information.

atomicfabandperformance.com

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Interesting. I appreciate the link.

torhne said:

Lowered and swap in the AWD trans like they did on... PowerNation? Rally truck at that point.

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Yup, bought it in '16, a couple years before Powernation's Project Redtide.
1989 K1500, 5.7 TBI, Scottsdale, 5 speed manual, 38k miles, Whipple supercharger, stepside bed, 454SS mirrors, blacked out bumpers, 3 piece Intimidator tailgate spoiler, OE asterisk wheels have never seen winter.
Currently undergoing a frame-off resto

Also building a matching truck bed trailer. Stepside bed, matching asterisk wheels on a Trailer axle. Hoping to join the long haul gang on Hot Rod Power Tour by the time my son is driving. Matching bed serves to carry food, chairs, clothes, tent, tools, etc under a locking hard tonneau cover.

I believe you can find some good lowered 4x4 info on Lawrence Tolman's channel.

can you mount the 2wd contron arms to lower on 4x4

duallburb said:

can you mount the 2wd contron arms to lower on 4x4

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No. There is nowhere to install the torsion bars onto a 2wd LCA.