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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Default Lowering kit-Where to buy?

Where is the best place to find a kit for an 08 ex cab? Looking to go 2/3 or 2/4.

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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What are the specs for the truck and I will see what I can do for ya..Is it 2wd or 4wd and I think I saw its a 2008.....
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NEGEN@SDPC
What are the specs for the truck and I will see what I can do for ya..Is it 2wd or 4wd and I think I saw its a 2008.....
The specs:
5.3L, 4x4, Z71, Ex Cab, 6.5' bed

Let me know if I missed anything.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Here is what I can get ya.. These will be brand new kits...

Bell Tech----2" front 3" rear
----has spindles front and shackles rear $431.75 shipped

McGaughys-----2" front 4" rear
-----has spindles front and shackles and springs rear $695.88 shipped
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Are you looking to go 2/4 from 4x4 height, or 2wd height? I lowered my Z71 with Belltech lowering keys in the front, 2" shackles in the rear, and removing my 4x4 lift blocks. I also installed spring clamps at the front of my springs which gave me almost another 1/2". I'm at about 2to3/4.5ish from 4x4 height. The ride is a little rough, and I need shocks that were meant for lowering like the Belltech Street Performance shocks, but it's bearable to me. The lowering spindles will lower the front about 2" and provide a better ride, but at the expense of your turning radius, so the choice is yours. From what I've seen, I like Belltech over McGaughy's.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by NEGEN@SDPC
Here is what I can get ya.. These will be brand new kits...

Bell Tech----2" front 3" rear
----has spindles front and shackles rear $431.75 shipped

McGaughys-----2" front 4" rear
-----has spindles front and shackles and springs rear $695.88 shipped
Thanks, I should be in touch in a few weeks. I need some tires first.
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