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Old 05-02-2004, 06:06 PM
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I just installed (yesterday) a 2 / 4 drop on my 00 GMC and there is only like 1 1/4" between my 1" bumpstop and the axle. On my 95 I hhad twice that with the stock bumbstops. D I ahve any options other than a c-notch?

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As far as I know, you have to take the stops off. You can get pancake bumpstops from Western Chassis.
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Originally Posted by 99Silver5.3
As far as I know, you have to take the stops off. You can get pancake bumpstops from Western Chassis.
I ALREADY have the pancake bumpstops (1") Just not much clearance to work with.

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Originally Posted by Alwhite00
I ALREADY have the pancake bumpstops (1") Just not much clearance to work with.

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Ok, thats the way it is. Take the big bumps easy! Especially if you went with shackles/hangers. Maybe invest in some good drop shocks. If you end up bottoming out alot the notch really is the only way out IMO.
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Alwhite, I had the same problem and bottomed out EVERYWHERE! I installed some caltracs traction bars (bought them from blownchevy) and with them preloaded it stiffed up the rear end perfectly and i dont bottom out anymore. you may want to try that or you can get a cnotch kit too. good luck.
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Wow, are you sure thats a 2/4 drop? It looks closer to a 4/6. That truck looks low but really good though.
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i guess it is because it is an extended cab and mabye the extra weight. my truck has about 2" but it is a single cab.

Jsmith: isnt that something how all the extended cabs always look lower i think it is because the are longer.
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Originally Posted by sleepersilverado
Jsmith: isnt that something how all the extended cabs always look lower i think it is because the are longer.
It must be the length that is throwing me off. His truck just seems to look lower than a 2/4 drop. Like I said though, it looks good!
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Originally Posted by JSmith
Wow, are you sure thats a 2/4 drop? It looks closer to a 4/6. That truck looks low but really good though.
Yea, It's a 2/4 - I remeasured it and it's right on the money. Glad you guys think it looks lower though. lol
I guess I'm leaning towards a notch but was hoping for some magic "cure" for the problem.

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Alwhite, did you use those lowered control arms that you made? If so, how are they working out. Do you have any alignment issues?


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