Hey Guys,

I got the $ for a lowering kit today and I'm trying to decide on what brand kit and how I want to lower it.

It's the truck in the sig. 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd rcsb truck. I am looking to lower it either 2/4 or 3/4 for a little rake which I like.

Belltech has their kit part # 664SP which is their pro-coil spring setup which allows either 2" or 3" drop up from with shackles and hangers for a 4" drop out back....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bel-664sp

Or DJM offers a complete 3/4 kit that includes lowering control arms for a 3" drop up front along with shackles and hangers for the 4" drop in the back...........DJM2599-3/4 | DJM Suspension

Question is which would provide years of reliable service with as close to a factory ride as possible. I'm not looking to corner carve with the truck on a track just occasionally take it through the twists. It mainly sees straight line duty 1/4 mile at a time and highway miles. I've always hear about LCA's scrapping and bottoming out along with issues with DJM's fab work such as the welds on the control arms. I'm leaning towards the DJM kit because I get to keep the factory springs for the ride.

Looking for any advice whether pro's or con's.

Thanks guys and Merry Christmas!

 

Drop spindles would be the best way to lower the front.

 

Then that runs into the area where people say it cuts down on turning radius, you have to have a 17"+ wheel to work, and you have to hack the bottom of the lower balljoint stud off just to make them fit. In that case it would be between Belltech or McGaughy's.

 

I'm pretty sure I lost turning radius with my BT 3" drop springs also. The ride is terrible too, partially due to stock shocks.

 

I think that would depend on how much $ you're looking to spend? Lowering or lifting?

 

i have DJM 2in lower control arms, I like them , i haven't noticed any reduction in turning radius.

 

Money isn't a real big deal. Lowering the truck either 2"/4" or 3"/4". I just don't want it to be hacked together. I just want it done correctly if possible.

 

You trust them going down the strip with your mods? Any scrapping?

 

It has been this way for 1.5 years without a single issue...

Scrapping? you mean bottoming out?

 

Both. Bottoming out the suspension but, also scrapping the bottom of the spring pocket on launches, regular driving, etc...

It may be misinformation or user error but, from a few people with DJM's Lower control arms they have reported the spring pocket scrapping in certain aspects of driving.

I really do like the idea of the DJM kit. Any other aspects of the kit you like?