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

Lowering an RST in the rear...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 10:37 AM
  #1  
n737nc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Tx
Default Lowering an RST in the rear...

Morning guy's!

I have an 06 RST that has a ground force 2/2 kit on it now. I am wanting to level it out a little and decided to pick up a hanger for it so I can drop it 3 or 4 inches(it only has the shackle in it now that gives you the option of a 1 or 2 inch drop, the 2 inch drop hanger would make it a 3 or 4 inch drop).

My question is, am I going to run into any other problems when I do this? Like exhaust rubbing or something like that? Or is this going to me an install and go kind of thing?

Thanks!
Nick
Reply
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 11:11 AM
  #2  
RoosterMcCandles's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 0
Default

I think you might run into some angle problems with your driveshaft, etc. Most of these can be fixed with shims. It seems like some trucks have these problems and some don't...
Reply
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 11:22 AM
  #3  
n737nc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Tx
Default

I didn't think a max of 4" was that drastic. Well, at least me girlfriend doesn't have any problems with it
Reply
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 01:53 PM
  #4  
RoosterMcCandles's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 0
Default

It isn't that big of a deal if it happens...just shim it up and roll on! If it happens, you will get some vibration from it being slightly out of whack which could ultimately lead to failure down the road.
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2006 | 07:08 AM
  #5  
n737nc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Tx
Default

Originally Posted by thiems
It isn't that big of a deal if it happens...just shim it up and roll on! If it happens, you will get some vibration from it being slightly out of whack which could ultimately lead to failure down the road.

Ok, thanks!

Stillwater huh? I'm up there quite a bit. My parents actually live up there. Well, they live in Ripley, just outside of Stillwater.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Miguel199
GMT K2xx Trucks General Discussion
2
Oct 16, 2015 08:04 PM
Lthompson
FORCED INDUCTION
4
Oct 2, 2015 12:45 AM
BCraven1018
GM Parts Classifieds
3
Oct 1, 2015 08:22 PM
X_Racing1
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
0
Sep 30, 2015 01:59 AM
vmaxpro
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
1
Sep 28, 2015 11:10 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:05 PM.