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Old 04-04-2018, 09:21 AM
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What's up folks, apologies up front if I post wrong, first time member of ANY kind of forum. Living in lower Alabama and just bought a 2018 Sierra crew cab 2wd w/factory 20", I ordered a McGaughys 3/5-4/6 drop kit "#34270" from Summit and am hearing conflicting opinions on c-notching for a 4/6 drop. I called McGaughy tech and he said if I go 6" in the rear I will need it. Good looks and good ride are important to me. Thanks, Barr
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It should not require a C-notch.

You will have to chop off the factory bump stop mount though and that gives you the extra 2-3 inches that you need when going to a 6in drop.

I think you can do as low as 7in without a c-notch. Some helper bags would not be a bad idea if you go 6in in the rear and you tow/haul stuff around.
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I won' be towing or hauling anything, just didn't' want to bottom out on bumps. How low before I really make an impact on my ride quality? Truck will be rolling on 22's w/ Michelin premier 285/45
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The 22's will make it worse right off the bat because the lack of sidewall hurts ride quality compared to like a factory set of 18's.

I ran a 2/4 drop on my old truck and a 1.5/3in right now on my current truck and both rode close to factory. Going to a 4/6 will reduce it some but you can use really nice shocks or coilovers to make it much better.

Your opinion and my opinion on ride quality may differ too.
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I'd like as close a stock ride as possible, the kit I ordered is McGaughy #34270 which comes with thier premium shocks, the kit will do 2/4-3/5-4/6 and 5/7, I may start with the 4/6 stance and drive it a day or 2 just to feel it out. Haven't got the wheels yet, still have the stock 20's. Thanks for all your input "it has helped"
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6" might be ok, This is 7" drop, you can see how often axle hits bump stop.
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Hey Feed, what year is that truck in the pic?
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That is my '15.
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