TOO LOW FOR DD ??

[Meccanoble]

LOL I'm actually planning to put my tires on top of the car, thats how low I want to go lol. Joke but thanks to NORCALL SS and you all, I understand truck suspension much more and importance of bagging. I am leaning to no drop for now and just shocks and sway bar. Assumption that 2" drop in rear alone will be minimal improvement unlike the real drops like 2/3+ that you guys are doing.

Hope this feedback is helping others on the fence about how low they want to go.

 

[NeverSatisfied]

In all seriousness a 2/3 drop with upgraded swaybars and a helper bag kit and you'll have a great dd with a awesome stance

 

[iamdub]

Spark it or park it.

 

[Meccanoble]

LOL, I believe yaw but my pockets require Ido this in partition. Aiming for shocks and sway bars. During income tax in a year or 2, i'll do the drop and bags at the same time. I would do it all at once but need to prepare for anything that can come up.

But Ideal setup sounds like 2/3 drop with bags and Bilsteins all over. JDM sway bars seems like the way to go. Cheaper than the rest and great reviews.

 

[inmypassatlife]

3/5" drop with 24's on 305/35/r24 plenty of guys like myself use this as our DD and plenty of us also tow. do it right and don't worry about it.

 

[KBones]

My DD has 3/5 drop with 26's and I love it. Just get quality parts and your ride won't suffer

 

[Big Buttons]

I daily a 4/6 on my race burb. Work in an off road type environment also.... no problems.

 

[Meccanoble]

I have to remember this is a truck not a car that is already kind of low. Helper bags do not make you lose anything like spare tire right?

 

[07Burb]

I have to remember this is a truck not a car that is already kind of low. Helper bags do not make you lose anything like spare tire right?

Nope

 

[KBones]

I have to remember this is a truck not a car that is already kind of low. Helper bags do not make you lose anything like spare tire right?

Right. They just sit inside the rear coil springs

 

[05Single]

I have to remember this is a truck not a car that is already kind of low. Helper bags do not make you lose anything like spare tire right?

Nope. I have them myself

 

[robsan1]

Thats great to know. One of my biggest concerns with dropping was towing.

The popular shock/springs are the Blistein's. Assuming this combo is what you would recommend. Bags sound expensive. Do they make the ride that much better than aftermarket shocks? How is the longevity?

 

[robsan1]

2/4"will be fine thats what my 2010 yukon has i tow a 3 ton travel trailer steep driveways etc drive at angle

 

[okfoz]

I always thought that 2WD trucks could pull more because of the weight. 4WD weighs more, therefore the recommended strain on the axle, driveshaft, drive-train, etc. translates that you can pull more with a 2WD because the truck is lighter and it frees up more weight for the trailer.
Apparently I have been thinking wrong.

 

[PR RAY]

Right. They just sit inside the rear coil springs

What size tires are you running on those 26s? I plan on a 2/3 drop on 26s. Trying to decide between 255/30/26 or 295/30/26. Don't want to rub on the windshield washer reservoir.

 

[mizzouguy]

I DD with a 2/3 drop and have no issues, just have to be a little more mindful of steep driveways and take them at an angle. I also tow a heavy enclosed trailer occasionally and it rides on the bumpstops so I'd suggest helper bags and/or free travel mod.

 

[KBones]

What size tires are you running on those 26s? I plan on a 2/3 drop on 26s. Trying to decide between 255/30/26 or 295/30/26. Don't want to rub on the windshield washer reservoir.

My tires are 295/30R26 and the only thing that the tire gets close to is that washer fluid tank. I moved it up a little so I have no issues. I also heated up the plastic fender wells and molded them with a rubber mallet for extra clearance.

 

[KBones]

The helper bags ride a little stiff if you're not towing and have more than about 8 lbs of air in them but are still a life saver when you have something heavy behind you.

 

[PR RAY]

My tires are 295/35R26 and the only thing that the tire gets close to is that washer fluid tank. I moved it up a little so I have no issues. I also heated up the plastic fender wells and molded them with a rubber mallet for extra clearance.

Thanks KBones. I can't wait to lower mine.

 

[KBones]

Thanks KBones. I can't wait to lower mine.

What year is your truck?