Static NNBS (GMT-900 07-13)
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I know I haven't posted much on here but I have a nnbs ccsb with a mcgaughys 4/7 drop kit but I went ahead and added the belltech struts set at -1" so I'm happy with the 5" drop up front. My question is to gain the extra inch(or two) in the back has anyone ever used lowering blocks? I bought 2" blocks with the new u-bolts but I was thinking of only using the factory block to leave my truck at 5/8 overall since I'm running a 285/40/22.
Here is a picture of my truck at 5/7 with a 285/40/22 up front and 285/45/22 out back
Here is a picture of my truck at 5/7 with a 285/40/22 up front and 285/45/22 out back
The reason I wanted to run blocks was because the shackles would be a b!tch to install because to remove my hitch I have to remove my air tank set up and to take that out I have to drop my train horn.
It rubbed on the plastic all the time, but once I cut out the plastic it doesn't rub on the metal above it. Since I cut it out, I think I can remember 2 times in the last month. My suspension shop says that they have billstein heavy duty struts that wont lower the truck anymore but stiffen up the suspension in front a little. Just $500 installed, and I would rather pay $600 to color match the front and back chrome bumpers now. Come to the conclusion that if you want a sick looking drop on 24s your going to have to do some tubbing, or else ride on 25 series tires.
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Got my quote for all my parts needed fpr a 5/8 with notch and aligment crap. Ordering as soon as my tax return gets in so in a week or two. Soooooooooo pumped.
Belltechs new 2" spindles, 1-2" coils and 2" strusts. Ill be starting at 5 inches
You can eliminate the coils if you mount the struts underneath the arms. You get a 2" drop just by doing this. Plus coils will sag over time
