Hi, just wanted to introduce myself and ask a few questions to people who have been there and done that. I’ve done quite a bit of reading on the forums and haven’t quite been able to find what I was looking for.
I just recently picked up a 97 extended cab. I decided I wanted a little better handling and slightly lower stance. A 2/4 drop seemed to fit the bill perfectly. I also plan on adding a rear sway bar from a suburban/Yukon.
I picked up a Belltech hanger and shackle 4” drop kit, as well as djm 2” drop spindles. Also rear Belltech upper shock extensions, and lastly a front and rear set of Belltech street performance shocks.
My main question is, should I C notch the frame? I do like to use my truck to haul me and my wife’s motorcycles. So I can sometimes have 800+ lbs in the box of the truck. After I do the 4” drop, i’m Concerned that I will be hitting the frame over small bumps and such. Any advice or experience on the matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
Ben
Apologies for the lengthy post :/
I just recently picked up a 97 extended cab. I decided I wanted a little better handling and slightly lower stance. A 2/4 drop seemed to fit the bill perfectly. I also plan on adding a rear sway bar from a suburban/Yukon.
I picked up a Belltech hanger and shackle 4” drop kit, as well as djm 2” drop spindles. Also rear Belltech upper shock extensions, and lastly a front and rear set of Belltech street performance shocks.
My main question is, should I C notch the frame? I do like to use my truck to haul me and my wife’s motorcycles. So I can sometimes have 800+ lbs in the box of the truck. After I do the 4” drop, i’m Concerned that I will be hitting the frame over small bumps and such. Any advice or experience on the matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
Ben
Apologies for the lengthy post :/