madmann26

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Since my boss said I could have the entire day off (we get out at 2p anyway since it's a holiday weekend), without having to use any leave time, I'm going to be wrenching on the truck.

Truck:

2006 Sierra, ECSB 2wd.

I'm going to drop it. Here is what I am going to do.

Rear:

Flip kit with 2in lift shackle

Carrier bearing relocate kit

Front:

Springs (2in or so)

Belltech Street shocks all the way around.

Thoughts?

I went ahead and spent the coin for a spring compressor. This thing has great reviews and is meant for a RWD vehicle. At a minimum, it should keep the spring out of my face.

Amazon.com: OTC 7045B Front Coil Spring Compressor: Automotive

TIM Z

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Sweet ! Good way to spend a day off !

Please post some before and after pics , and good luck on install .

madmann26

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Thanks Tim!

QQ - I already have a 2in drop shackle on it. When I flip it, will the drop shackle lift or raise it? (I've read conflicting things on this)

GMCtrk

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Ive never heard of a 2 inch lift shackle. Link?

madmann26

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Welp,


I gave it a try and got so overwhelmed I stopped everything and bolted everything back up.

Anyone care to help me on the next go round?

abey15

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I wouldn't b much of a help but a beer and helping out a fellow pt member sounds fun.

Tig

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What overwhelmed you to make you put it all back together?

I'd be more than happy to help. When do you plan on round two?

madmann26

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Most of it was me being unsure of what/how I was doing it (even though I had read, read, read on what to do). I guess you could say, I was "in my head" to much.

I want to give it another whirl either this week or next.

madmann26

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I tried it again this past weekend.

No go. I guess I'm taking it someone and paying way too much to have it done.

/frustrated.