Hey guys, I'm looking for a kit to lower my rcsb silverado, and I'm looking at something in the 3/5 range, but I'm not too sure what I would want. I would like something that has the smoothest ride possible, as well as improved handling, if that's possible. Should I be looking for a kit with spindles, or control arms and why? springs/no springs etc. Should I be looking into flipping the axle, or getting new lowering leafs? The truck is used for tooling around town, back and forth to work, and really will never have any load in it, besides a load of mulch or something once a year. I'd appreciate any help on this, thanks guys!

 

99-06 truck?

McGaughy's 16" spindles
Belltech Pro Coils
McGaughy's Flip Kit
McGaughy's Notch
McGaughy's Helper bags
Belltech Street Performance shocks front and rear

 

2007+ I'm thinking the DJM kit is the way to go, but I'm afraid that 4" up front might be too much. I would like an evan space around the entire wheel. I just don't know if spindles and springs or control arms are the way to go.

 

DJM flip in the rear (5")
Belltech spindles (2") and coils (1") up front
leaving you adjustment for a future 4/6
3/5 or 4/6 you'll be extremely daily driver friendly

 

I have a front set of Belltech lowering springs and Belltech rear 3" drop hanger brand new if you're interested.

 

I just did a 3/5 drop this past Spring, but didn't stay with one manufacturer for the drop components. Front was a DJM lower control arm for 2" of drop, along with a McGaughy's coil relocator kit, which is adjustable for 1, 1.5, or 2 inches of drop. In the rear, I went with the DJM flip kit and netted 5" of drop with the 6" kit.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with the results, with one exception. It rides like stock and handles much better, but I do get a bit more bump-steer out of the front end. For this reason, I believe the Ground Force spindle would've been a better route to go, instead of the DJM lower control arm. With my setup, the angles of the tie-rod ends are not at all optimal. I believe the 2" drop spindles do a better job of maintaining geometry closer to stock setup for the tie-rod ends than does using the control arms.

FWIW, while using the McGaughy's shock extenders in the rear, I'm still able to use the original shocks.

I have a thread about the results here:

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...w-pics-517975/

 

I appreciate all the help. I'll look into the mix and match idea, and good point about the tie rod angles....

 

Never had problems with my McGaughys stuff nor have any of the others I know personally...

 

There is a small company out here in los angeles called crown suspensions..good prices and quality products...great prices too.. Google them up..

 

Smitty djm makes a kit that allows you to install the tie rod ends on the other side of the spindle to correct that. I need them for my truck because I have the djm 4in drop control arms but I haven't got the kit yet.