better lowering struts?
07-17-2017, 10:08 AM
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This is an interesting option! with the coilover brackets, is there any additional vibration or noise? Also, it does state that they're for the GMT900, but I'm assuming they will work on the newer model as well, correct?
When looking at the brackets, are the coilovers that show up under "bought together" or whatever the coilover that you would suggest?
I have no idea what spring rate I would need either.. I'm really interested, just need help!
When looking at the brackets, are the coilovers that show up under "bought together" or whatever the coilover that you would suggest?
I have no idea what spring rate I would need either.. I'm really interested, just need help!
07-17-2017, 10:49 AM
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No additional Vibration or noise, and the GMT2k trucks use an aluminum LCA instead of the steel one which is slightly different but I do have a compatible bracket kit for, so that's no problem. Just need to tell me you have aluminum arms. I can get you Viking shocks, or if they don't have it I can look up part numbers for you for someone that does, commonly PAC, Eibach, Hyperco, or King. I am a not a dealer for these guys (yet) so a simple google search or amazon/summit/hegs/ebay is a good spot to get them.
Here is my forum thread on them with a chart that you can use to get a ballpark of what you need. https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...r-kits-549155/
Since photobucket went stupid I attached the chart I made.
Of course send me a message, email, or FB me with your actual measurements if you want more help.
Here is my forum thread on them with a chart that you can use to get a ballpark of what you need. https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...r-kits-549155/
Since photobucket went stupid I attached the chart I made.
Of course send me a message, email, or FB me with your actual measurements if you want more help.
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08-24-2017, 12:29 PM
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Sure thing, I just need you to measure how your truck sits right now. Ideally from the top of the spring shock perch on the frame to where the strut mounts on the LCA at the ride height you want. The other way is to measure from the center of the wheel straight up to the fender and tell me that and what lowering components you currently have.
I can get you set up with what you need, but I need to know one of those things to get you the right shock and spring.
I can get you set up with what you need, but I need to know one of those things to get you the right shock and spring.
Here's what I'm dealing with. I have Mcgaughy's 2" drop spindles, and my LCA's are steel, but they have the bigger ball joints, like on the Tahoe.
I think I have the struts set to about .75" lowering as well.
I'd like to maintain a good ride, but with less bounce, possibly a bit firmer. Let me know what I need to do, and I'll be happy to blow some cash!
08-28-2017, 11:56 AM
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I spoke with him last week and I'm ready to pull the trigger
08-28-2017, 01:43 PM
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08-28-2017, 03:16 PM
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Jesus... That was fast!
