Has anyone installed CalTracs on your 2wd? I had installed a DJM rear drop, but don't see anyway their bar can be installed.

I have an '11 reg cab shortbed.

If you have installed successfully, what kit part# did you use and what OEM parts did you have to modify if any? Any pic(s) you could post would be helpful.

Thanks, David

 

how did you drop it? flip kit? or hanger/shackle?

 

you need to remove the overload springs then they will fit

 

To LS1TRUCKGUY & tallChevy:

Here's pic of the DJM 3" rear drop only, which is combo of shackles and removing block, then flipping the U-bolts. Once you flip the U's upside down, there is no "flat surface" under the axle to mount the back end of a CalTrack. Even if I removed the overload leaf (same situation except truck sits even lower) I'm still stuck with no "flat pad" under the axle to mount a CalTrac even if I install OEM U-bolts.

Since I'm new to susp drops on trucks, particular those with axle under the springs, I need specific help and appreciate all suggestions. Thanks. Searches have not helped.



The righthand pic shows the OEM parts. If you re-install the OEM squared U-bolt with the top plate, you can see the part which the U-bolt clamps against bottom of axle has a curved surface.

UPDATE: Hey guys, just got an answer from Calvert Racing. Their 3400 kit replaces the saddle at the bottom of the OEM squared U-bolt assembly. It still has the saddle to clamp against lower part of axle but has been modified so that their bars work similarly to axle-on-top suspensions. I'll leave the above in case anybody else runs into same question on their NNBS truck. I also ordered the last of 2 pair of their "old style" x9000 rear shocks. The new ones they are bringing out will be more ride-quality oriented rather than drag-oriented. Thanks to you guys who responded.

 

id like pics of the kit installed please.

 

Sheep, just noticed your sig, have you ran yours at the track?

 

I thought you had the kit already

 

+1 also interested.

 

subscribed!

 

Hey tallChevy, I can't see your sig for some reason, but just now I finally clicked on the link to see it - Thanks for your Service!