2-3 Inch Drop

[Tonyrodz]

I'm looking for ideas or suggestions. After putting in my kyb's on my ZW7 equipped Hoe, over a certain speed the rear feels like it's wallowing. KYB site said these shocks are compatible with ZW7, but Idk. I've been wanting to lower it anyway, so I'm looking for a 2-3 drop, nothing crazy. I want to stay with these shocks and look for a kit with rear lowering springs. I don't want to do double the work and spend double the money. Anyone have any ideas? @NORCAL SS , any ideas? Thx for any input.

 

[Big Mama]

I did mine separately because i didn't have the cash to do front and rear at once. I was able to keep the stock shocks and ordered Belltech 3" drop springs out back and 2" drop spindles for the front. I didn't see any kits that were cheaper.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Do you have a link for the rear springs? I want to stay away from doing spindles.

 

[05Single]

I read that the adjustable panhard bar and free travel mod are a must for drops.
Im learning as I go just like you. I've never messed with suspension besides stock components

 

[shakedown067]

3" up front do the DJM lower control arms, 2" up front, do the spindles. If you just replaced your front shocks, then you'll want do the spindles. Otherwise you'll need new shocks. Tony, NORCAL SS, has great packages for these trucks. He'll take care of you.

 

[Tonyrodz]

OK. Sounds like a plan. @NORCAL SS , you around?

 

[05Single]

I know its simple (especially with these trucks) and I know how it's done.....I've just actually never physically done it lol. My main problem is autoride.

Don't forget relocation brackets for the rear. My plan was 3-4" in the rear and 2" keys up front till I have $$ for spindles. Keys are bad for your components but atm i drive my tahoe once a week for only just a few miles just to stretch out her legs.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Man, when does it ever end $$!

 

[05Single]

WHEN WE DIE!

 

[shakedown067]

I have 2" spindles and turned down the keys slightly. I should have just done the 3" control arms but didnt think I'd go that low without bagging it. So with that, it's a VERY soft ride, and you can bottom out easily with the keys. Just wanted to let you know the effect of keys. It'll ride like a caddy over small stuff, and slam you over larger pot holes and highway dips (like bridge transitions throughout Louisiana)