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Old 09-05-2014, 11:04 AM
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2007 nnbs rcsb what's the best way to lower it mostly to level nothing so extreme I need notches or tub work. And who runs 22 inch wheels on them?
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If you just want to level it out, 2in lowering shackle is the way too go.

Or do a 2/4 drop, both should not require notches or tub work.

Up front your tire size might become an issue though, too big and they will rub.
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I have 2" front hubs and belltech struts with 1" taken out of them. I also have a 5" axle flip in the rear, so 3/5 total. I have 22x9 ltz reps with 305/40/22 tires. They rub a little when turning lock to lock, and when I hit a large dip in the road.... I feel that a 285 tire wouldn't have this issue, or if I had stiffer front springs.
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Originally Posted by StreetGliderX
2007 nnbs rcsb what's the best way to lower it mostly to level nothing so extreme I need notches or tub work. And who runs 22 inch wheels on them?
I am running 265/40/22 front and 285/40/22 rear with Belltech 5.5/8 drop. If you just want to level the truck then toss on a set of 2" shackles and remove the rear 1" block.
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I have 22s on 305 tires. Lowered up front with McG's spindles and only shackles in the back. the back needs to come down some more but I have zero issues with rubbing. I plan to remove the rear blocks to bring the back down more.
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7/10 drop, 265/40r22. Don't go any less than 4/7. Otherwise its a waste of money.
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Originally Posted by StreetGliderX
2007 nnbs rcsb what's the best way to lower it mostly to level nothing so extreme I need notches or tub work. And who runs 22 inch wheels on them?
The 5/3 drop from DJM is really nice. I used that the 1st time I dropped mine. and towed all the time, no notch needed. My 2cents!!
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3/5 works too.
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With a 3/5 u can run a bigger tire than a 2/4. Just not as wide.
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