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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Ok guys, decided to add a 4/6 drop to my truck, just not sure who to go with. Do you guys have any recommendations on what drop to go with??
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Both of those brands seem to work real nice. Who is doing the labor for you?
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Niether........ Go with McGaughys. They got the best kit money can buy.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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I second McGaughys ..... You can check it out online at McGaughys Suspension
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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McG's or DJM!!! BUT, Belltech did come out with a new revised version of their spindles. Look exactlly like McG spindles.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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McGaugheys spiondle is a true bolt on Belltech is not. Belltech is actually being sued by Mcgaugheys for that exact reason you said
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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the guy who designed all the belltech stuff just did my 4/6 drop, he showed me everything and explained why the other brands suck. its all about the framework in the back, belltechs design is the best. if ur gonna cut the frame, u wanna do it right
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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I dont know what he told you ............... its really not important and he is probably right but its not about the frame work. Its all bout flipping the ball joints in order to get wheels to fit and not rub on the inside lip. McGaughys is a true bolt on no need to flip ball joints at all.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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If you want the ideal answer you need to do research.

For example, I found that the McGaughys spindles were a great piece, but their rear coils sucked, so I get Eibachs for the back. Now I'm finding that my pinion angle is off and causing me vibration, so I have to either shorten my upper rear control arms or lengthen the lower rear control arms. Neither McGaughys nor DJM nor Belltech said I would need to address pinion angles with a 2/3 drop. Not happy about that.

With a 4/6 drop you are going to have issues unless you go with someone who's done it before. I would suggest finding shops in your area (or even out of your area) that have a good reputation, then talking with them in-depth until you are confident about their knowledge and experience. Even if you have to drive 100+ miles to get it done, it's worth it to get it done right IMO.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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i cant remember what he told me, but its the part in the back that bolts on to the frame he was talking about. something about how the belltechs goes all the way around the frame, and the others dont
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