GM Drivetrain & Suspension Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

Lowering an '08 Chevy 4wd crew cab

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 20, 2019 | 08:11 PM
  #1  
ab_51ford's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default Lowering an '08 Chevy 4wd crew cab

Has anybody used the Reklez kit? I'd really like a 4-6 drop but should probly settle with a 3-5 after everything I'm reading. I've never owned a 4wd but I like my trucks low so...what problems am I going to run into with the shafts? What kits has everybody used? And please post your pictures. Thanks fellas
- Andrew

Last edited by ab_51ford; Jun 20, 2019 at 08:29 PM.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2019 | 08:56 AM
  #2  
kaze_v8's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 430
Likes: 25
From: Spring, Tx.
Default

AWD here, im sitting on a 4.5 front and 8 in the rear on helper bags.

Ive never used the Reklez kit, i have zero experience with it and never heard anyone use it on a 4wd. If im correct, the actual REKLEZ front control arms are shorter, in order to allow the front wheels to fully rotate while running/tucking big wheels. I have always imagined getting the Tuk N Turn arms from them, and just using NBS front axles, which are shorter than the NNBS axles, but i just havent really justified 900 dollars for control arms.

My truck currently sits on DJM modified front control arms with 0 camber, and adjustable front shocks, in the rear its just a flip kit with helper bags and no notch.

Im looking at bagging my truck soon, and running the Reklez or Chassis Fab rear air suspension kit. Theyre pretty much identical.
For the front, im gonna be modifying the oil pan and the brackets that hold the front diff, in order to scoot the diff up a couple inches in order to get maybe 7 inches of drop in the front. Worst case ill have to notch my front frame a little, as long as i dont end up having to modify my trans tunnel.

I know these arent your goals, im just sharing for anyone else who might be reading.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2019 | 08:58 AM
  #3  
kaze_v8's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 430
Likes: 25
From: Spring, Tx.
Default

Only pics i have on my work computer, sorry.
Wheels are 22's on 285/35/22 tires





Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
scannon
SHOW & SHINE DISCUSSION
24
May 15, 2016 01:32 PM
2500HDKartRacer
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
4
Feb 8, 2014 10:29 AM
NightmareTBSS
GMT 900 Trucks General Discussion
27
Aug 16, 2012 10:58 PM
Navi
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
1
Aug 23, 2011 08:04 PM
ang3l
GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion
29
Sep 16, 2010 01:58 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:25 PM.