what is the best way to (kit) 2/4 drop and any issues with towing to
be concerned about ?

 

i say a spring up front is good to 3". any lower and its better to go with spindles or control arms. on your truck i would just do a 2" drop spring up front and a shackle hanger kit on the back. there shouldnt be any issues towing with a mild drop but if you plan on heavy loads a helper bag will help.

 

thanks for the info any particular brand djm belltech ?

 

I'd go McGaughy's deluxe 2/4 with spindles and shackle/hangers. Second choice is DJM which is what I have now. I don't like the ride from LCA's or springs.

 

I have a 2/4 on mine now and tow a landscape trailer and have no problems. I'm actually dropping it another 3'' in the rear and putting airbag helpers so hopefully it'll still tow ok. You'll be fine with the 2/4 drop.

 

thanks again

 

Hotchkis is always a good route. Front coils and rear springs. It rides a little rougher than stock, but handles much better.

 

What are you looking for, handling or a factory like ride?

For handling, can't beat a hotchkis from what I hear. They use coils up front and leafs in the rear. Like mentioned above, the ride will be a little stiffer, but the handling is much improved.

For a factory like ride, you want to keep you stock springs. So for the rear you will need shackles and hangers. For the front, you could look at Mcgaughy's spindles or DJM's control arms. Even though these kits aren't made for better handling like the Hotchkis, they will help since the center of gravity on the truck is lowered.

 

yep...me too...

 

i have belltech spindles up front & shackle & hanger in back rides really good!