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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Hi chevy fans!!


i have a 02 silverado ecsb auto 5300,i plan to drop it 2/4 and i'm having trouble deciding from which manufacter to purchase my shackle/hanger kit from. i know theres someone here that bought a DJM and was very unhappy with kit and i would like some help from which anyone had good luck with these manufacters.


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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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I'd go with McGaughy's. I prefer spindles to LCA's.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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McGaughy's all the way. I have their spindles and have not had any trouble with them as of yet. Very well engineered product as well.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Mcgaughys spindles!

If you were going with a 4" drop in the front, id say LCA's so you can keep the factory ride but with just a 2" you will be able to kepp it anyways cause you wont be changing your springs.
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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if you are looking for a little more performance handling I would go with coils up front and rear leafs, with swaybars.
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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thought about Hotchkis? I have the TVS, which is a 2/4 with front and rear sway bars. I love it. It looks great and handles very well. The only negative is that the ride is a little more bumpy than stock.
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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i have the beltech shackles and hangers in rear. no problems at all and quiet as can be. no squeeky bushings...
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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I have a McGaughy's 4/6 and love it.
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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I Have The Djm 4/6 With The Lca's. Love The Lca's, Hate The Flip Kit. Took The Noisy Axle Saddles Out And Had Sprig Perches Welded Onto The Bottom Of The Axle. Rides Like A Dream. No Squeaks.
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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another vote for mcgaughy's. As far as the rear drop is concerned with regard to shackles and hangers......they are all about the same.
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