The Stupid Lowered Questions Thread

[Orpedcrow]

Hello! I know this has probably been covered at some point in this thread but I was wondering if there's a 2/4 lowering kit for long bed that doesn't require drilling holes for the rear in the bed attachment brackets for sclb? I have a 1998 C1500 W/T. Is it even worth doing a shackle/hanger or should I just go with a flip and be done with it? I wouldn't want more than 5" drop so I assume I'd have to get 1" lift shackles? Thanks in advance for your expertise.

This was discussed… maybe 5 pages ago? It’s be worth scrolling back and looking, there was some good info. Even with the 5” you’ll want a notch if that’s what you’re trying to avoid.

Flip it and be done. Cheaper, lower, and way easier.

This. 100%

 

[fancyTBI]

I have a flip on my long bed. I cut the bed crossmember in the middle out completely because I had 1) under bed step notches and 2) clearance issues with the differential. Belltech states that you have to do that. I also took about 6” out of the crossmember just in front of the one previously mentioned on the passenger side so I could clear the upper shock relocation bracket.

 

[tybcr783]

I'm pretty sure this is a stupid lowering question...
So I got a 2000 Chevy standard cab C2500 8 lug, and am planning on purchasing and installing some drop shackles although I am not sure how they would work with the extra leaf springs on the 2500, My question is would I have to remove any springs and would I have any clearance issues with my exhaust?

 

[someotherguy]

I'm pretty sure this is a stupid lowering question...
So I got a 2000 Chevy standard cab C2500 8 lug, and am planning on purchasing and installing some drop shackles although I am not sure how they would work with the extra leaf springs on the 2500, My question is would I have to remove any springs and would I have any clearance issues with my exhaust?

No issues, you'll just get a little bit of drop. No big science to a drop shackle, it's just a couple inches longer than a stock one so it raises the position of the spring pack relative to the frame, in effect lowering the truck.

Richard

 

[tybcr783]

Thanks for the info, are there any good brands to go with for the shackles?

 

[618 Syndicate]

I'm pretty sure this is a stupid lowering question...
So I got a 2000 Chevy standard cab C2500 8 lug, and am planning on purchasing and installing some drop shackles although I am not sure how they would work with the extra leaf springs on the 2500,

As long as you get the correct shackles you'll be fine.

My question is would I have to remove any springs

Removing springs will lower it more.

and would I have any clearance issues with my exhaust?

Not with just shackles.

 

[fancyTBI]

Thanks for the info, are there any good brands to go with for the shackles?

Belltech. Can’t go wrong. The C2500 stuff they offer I can be tricky to find. They have stuff for the 6 lug and the 8 lug versions. The 3/4 ton 8 lug stuff will most often be compatible with the 1 tons - and they will call this out in the fitment sections. For shackles it shouldn’t matter though.

 

[tybcr783]

Thanks, ordered them now, can't wait for my truck to ride level
I'm thinking that later I might do a 2/4 or 4/6 drop, give her some stance. For now the 2" rear drop is easier on my budget since i'm in highschool and a part time job covers gas and a little extra

 

[618 Syndicate]

Thanks, ordered them now, can't wait for my truck to ride level
I'm thinking that later I might do a 2/4 or 4/6 drop, give her some stance. For now the 2" rear drop is easier on my budget since i'm in highschool and a part time job covers gas and a little extra

Post pics when you've got her level.

 

[fancyTBI]

Thanks, ordered them now, can't wait for my truck to ride level
I'm thinking that later I might do a 2/4 or 4/6 drop, give her some stance. For now the 2" rear drop is easier on my budget since i'm in highschool and a part time job covers gas and a little extra

I have an 8 lug C2500, too. Mines an ECLB and it’s been a blast to work on. My build thread is here if you want to see what doing a 5/8 drop would be like

3/4 Ton of fun - ‘95 Sierra

Figure I’d start one of these. Will be slow going for a bit. Plans are: Upgraded audio Tint Exhaust 5/7 drop Rust repair Wheels/tires Helper bags Might change my mind with the drop. Want to keep it functional and the roads in IL are garbage, but it’s where I live and I’ve always wanted a...

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