MM98

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I have a 2016 Sierra & was looking at Rough Country's 2-4 drop kit & all that is essentially done on the front is relocating the struts to the underside of the control arm. They do include a 1/4" plate, Im guessing to make it an even 2" drop, but could this be done without using the spacer plate? Ive already dropped the rear with 2" shackles & removed the blocks. looking to lower the front a lil & this seems to be a free way of doing so. Thanks!

07Softail

No way in hell I would do it that way, all of that front end weight hanging on 4 bolts!

RT

FFDP

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Even with grade 8 bolts I wouldn't put the strut under the control arm like that.

Cutting a coil is the free method, most won't do that either.

I bought a coil relocator kit to move the spring further down the strut body, way better way of doing it.

wuznme

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Ran my truck like that for 11k miles with no issues, used some aircraft grade bolts they were about $40 shipped from.

www coastfab com

Never had an issue you will need to get some offset bushings for the upper control arms to get the alignment back in spec completely; without them it is close but not close enough for me.

I have a 6.2 4wd so the drop was more like 3-3/8.

Ryan Mills

I had that kit as well, used "grade 9" bolts from fastenal, but ended up doing it right with spindles. I guess it was okay, I just didn't like the ride too much with factory struts when lowered. I believe I still have the bolts and the little brackets just sitting around somewhere.... If you want them, pay shipping and I'll send them your way. -that's if I still have them.