Long and low

[kbuskill]

It’s 4/6 but it’s closer to 5/6. I’m having issues with the panhard bracket on the rear end hitting the frame and also with the front lower control arms hitting the frame. The new bumpstops in the rear were destroyed after the first 15 minutes trip home.

I had the same problem with the panhard bar hitting. I trimmed the bracket on the axle slightly and notched the crossmember for added clearance.



You are running spindles and adjustable struts up front with no spacers I assume???

Same here but I don't have any clearance issues with the lower control arms... at least none that I am aware of... I will have to take a closer look the next time a wheel is off.

I know your running smaller tires so you are going to be slightly lower than me but overall once I notched the rear for the panhard bar she rides pretty good.

 

[Doug118]

That last picture was exactly what I needed to see. I was going to do the same and box it back in but I assume you didn’t and haven’t had problems?

I just took some measurements and the drop is actually 6/6 after accounting for tire size difference. 28-7/8” front 31” rear

The tire is 1” shorter overall so that’s only equal to 1/2” drop

 

[guy from norcal]

Looks so good.
Do you have any popping noises in the rear when you back out of your driveway?

 

[kbuskill]

That last picture was exactly what I needed to see. I was going to do the same and box it back in but I assume you didn’t and haven’t had problems?

I just took some measurements and the drop is actually 6/6 after accounting for tire size difference. 28-7/8” front 31” rear

The tire is 1” shorter overall so that’s only equal to 1/2” drop

No problems... and no more knocking/banging from the rear.

 

[Doug118]

Looks so good.
Do you have any popping noises in the rear when you back out of your driveway?

Luckily my driveway and street are perfectly level but at my aunts house, her driveway is steep and it makes all sorts of popping and cracking sounds

No problems... and no more knocking/banging from the rear.

I appreciate all the help. I have to stop being lazy and install the Spohn panhard bar because the rear still sways a little bit. I’ll bang all that out at once

 

[fozzi58]

That is bad ass! Way too low for my personal taste as my burb is a DD but if it suits you then more power too you.

You need one of those metal bars installed so you can create a spark show when you drive after you bag it.

 

[Alexquade]

Man that looks good. I wanna lower my xl so bad!!!

 

[Doug118]

That is bad ass! Way too low for my personal taste as my burb is a DD but if it suits you then more power too you.

You need one of those metal bars installed so you can create a spark show when you drive after you bag it.

This is also my daily. Right around 1000 miles a week

Man that looks good. I wanna lower my xl so bad!!!

Honestly if I did it again I would go 2/4 with some 24's or 26's. This drop is just way too much of a hassle and it's not as simple as bolt together and go

 

[Doug118]

I've seen lower static dropped silverados but I've yet to see a static dropped SUV sit lower than mine. Tubbing the front fenders and doing an under-body c-notch are the next steps

 

[Doug118]

So I have some freebie 22’s and finally got some free tires. I was really excited to get them mounted up. Took the truck for a ride and smoke is pouring from the front drivers tire, it’s sitting on the fender