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Old 04-02-2008, 09:18 PM
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Hey, i just took the the factory lift block out of the rear of my truck to try to level it up a lil more...i kinna think i would like to lower it a lil more. whats the best kits made for the nnbstrucks?
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Hey, i just took the the factory lift block out of the rear of my truck to try to level it up a lil more...i kinna think i would like to lower it a lil more. whats the best kits made for the nnbstrucks?
I haven't found a decent complete "kit". Magaughys makes nice spindles, but the complete kit they sell is a joke. The rear flip kit and then the new rear hangers will leave you 2"inches to low in the front. Unless you are into that dog dragging it's butt on the carpet sort of look.

Your best bet is to order a kit for a nnbs yukon, toss the coils it comes with in the trash and get some generic rear 2" lowering shackles.

That's what I did with my crew cab, gave me around a 2/3.5 drop including the rear lift block delete. Rides nice, no vibration, etc. You will need to trim down the rear bump stop though.

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Thats all youve done have you put drop shackles on it too?
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you want a complete kit?

get the ground force kit like I bought.....their spindles work for 2wd and 4wd.

http://www.semadigital.com/netpub/se...36&site=np2007

if you just want to lower it more in the rear, get a set of 2" drop shackles
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were can i get a set of drop shackels?
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StylinConcepts is a sponsor and should have them. I just ordered some DJM drop shackles from them a couple days ago. They are on sale right now for 20% off.
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all the year models the same as the nnbs models?
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I ordered p/n SH25992 for my truck....I get p/n SH25072 for yours....might want to call and double check though.
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i have noticed vibration with mine and i've had em check just about everything i know to have em check and its STILL vibrating.
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Have they checked the rear pinion angle?


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