im lookin at the 2/4 kit from mcgaughys, is this a good kit? how long did it take you to install? and i was wondering if theres any special tools needed to install?
Thanks!

 

are you refering to their kit thats hangers and shackles or shackles and leafs? with the hangers youll have to drill out the factory rivets, or use a grinder, or air chizzle or cutting torch, whatever you feel most comfortable using. i suggest taking the bed off if your going to do the hangers though. other than that simple wrenches and socket set is all youll need. good luck

 

shackles and hangers... sorry

 

I use the kit on my 01, spindles/shackles/hangers and love the ride. Get good shocks and cut the bump stops down though

 

That's what I got. McG's 2" spindles 33004 and 33035 hanger/shackle kit and 33003 c-notch. 4 Belltech drop shocks. Drives beautiful. After you have settled on your ride height get a good pro. allignment. Remember too about "Chevy lean" ur left side tends to sit a little lower, maybe 1/2" cuz of fuel tank and driver. Might need to dump ur exhaust pipes w turndowns too just FYI. Removal of the bed and is a must. Bumpstop trim and removal also is a must.
http://www.mcgaughys.com/truck_new.html

 

mines already dumped... so im good there but i heard you dont have to notch a 2/4? i know it will help but is it needed?

 

you'll get mixed answers on that. If you're gonna do the drop labor yourself I'd say don't bother. Since I worked with a friend in his shop with his tools and experience we just did it. It's not necessary.

 

oh gotcha

 

When my old truck was at 2/4 it was just fine with no notch, and I hauled engines and tool boxes around all the time in it. Any lower and it becomes necessary though.

 

thats what i thought i just was making sure.