Tonys 3/5 drop with 1 inch body drop on 26s?

[j.castro]

You're welcome! Lowering just 1 inch shouldn't be an issues. If it is I would try to get some new rims (trade or sell). Helper bags will help. An adjustable panhard isn't necessary unless your rearend is that far off. Mine stayed pretty much centered with the stock panhard. I wouldn't get the rims shaved as that will effect the structural integrity, unless it is a VERY minimal amount. My rims are 9.5" wide with a +35mm offset and they tuck. Your system in the back won't make a diffence in height as it sits, it will only effect the downward momentum of the body on bumps.

Ok so tonys 3/5 + kit and a one inch body should sit me about the same level as kaseys truck? What other things do u recomend to improve ride quality along with the helper bags ?is there any way to do a half inch body drop because ive read that tonys new kit sits a bit lower in the rear so its like 3/5.5 my rims are 10" wide so im guessing shaving a minimal amount wont do much ..

 

[MeanGreen03]

I just realized you were talking about going 3/5 with the body drop. You have an 0.8" taller tire than me which will give you a 0.4" increase around. You will probably gain turning radius being that low and rub on bumps. If you want to be that low you are more than likely going to have to change your driving style unless you do some modifications to your front fenders (tub them) and clearence the firewall. It's not a big deal to not do those things but like I said you will have to go slower on bumps and not be able to turn as tight of corners as you do now. Ahhhh, the price to pay for being low....

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Ok so tonys 3/5 + kit and a one inch body should sit me about the same level as kaseys truck? What other things do u recomend to improve ride quality along with the helper bags ?is there any way to do a half inch body drop because ive read that tonys new kit sits a bit lower in the rear so its like 3/5.5 my rims are 10" wide so im guessing shaving a minimal amount wont do much ..

You should sit the same as Kasey's, if not a little lower, but you do have adjustability with the torsion bars and can run spacers for the springs in the rear if you do rub too much. Personally I would get the 3/5.5 and see how you like that, then do the body drop. You can get a rough estimate of how yours will look by carcrz pictures without the body drop. A 10" rim is not a bad thing it's that your backspacing is not deep enough, but a less wide of a rim will give you more room. As far as ride quality make sure you run some decent shocks and I would recommend some shock extenders to re-angle the rear shocks along with helper bags. Also, the free travel mod is a must going that low!

 

[txsmainevent]

I just realized you were talking about going 3/5 with the body drop. You have an 0.8" taller tire than me which will give you a 0.4" increase around. You will probably gain turning radius being that low and rub on bumps. If you want to be that low you are more than likely going to have to change your driving style unless you do some modifications to your front fenders (tub them) and clearence the firewall. It's not a big deal to not do those things but like I said you will have to go slower on bumps and not be able to turn as tight of corners as you do now. Ahhhh, the price to pay for being low....

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You should sit the same as Kasey's, if not a little lower, but you do have adjustability with the torsion bars and can run spacers for the springs in the rear if you do rub too much. Personally I would get the 3/5.5 and see how you like that, then do the body drop. You can get a rough estimate of how yours will look by carcrz pictures without the body drop. A 10" rim is not a bad thing it's that your backspacing is not deep enough, but a less wide of a rim will give you more room. As far as ride quality make sure you run some decent shocks and I would recommend some shock extenders to re-angle the rear shocks along with helper bags. Also, the free travel mod is a must going that low!

Hey bro why dont you have an album? Your truck is sick!

 

[carcrz]

Im thinking of going alot lower on the tahoe im currently on a djm 2/3 drop on 26s 30 305 tire but i was wanting to some what mimic kaseys tahoe (thehoe92) drop but since he doesnt go on the forum much i cant get much info can anyone help out please thanks any comments advice tips ob how to not make it totally ride like crap are welcome ..

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Will post pics of how it currently sits later on today..thanks again
these are the pictures of the truck and how it currently sits and a picture of kaseys truck(thehoe92)


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all you need to do is get 25 series tires the 3/5 drop and de crank your keys and with all that weight you got in the back it will drop it with no gap just about i will post a pic of my truck after it settle