looking to lower 2/4. are spindles really that much better than springs?

 

yo jc! hell ya! another tucsonian!... hey man havent heard from ya.... hows it comin?

 

You do NOT want to use Beltech spindles on your truck unless the have recently done some more r&d on them. I think the DJM kits use LCAs instead which is better for your suspension geometry. I think the perfect kit would be some Hotchkis springs in front and a shackle/hanger in the back.

 

I have the DJM kit, and I really like the fact that i get to keep my factory springs and shocks. It makes for a really nice riding drop.

I don't know that I'll ever go back to springs/spindles again!

 

how much did the DJM kit run ya?.. and what part number?

 

what up onyx, havent been able to get alot done lately. savin up for this drop. jus tryin to find the best way to do it.

 

i think thats this one, off sport truck.com
K2599L-1 Level 1 Kit - standard cab - without shocks $389.00

 

http://shop.sportruck.com/djm/99silverado.htm

 

ok, one more question... i've never really figured out what a shackle and hangar is... and where these are located, after installed.

after looking, i am now considering a 4/6 drop... would this work with my 20's in front?..

 

Shackle - holds the back of the leaf spring (closest to bed) to the frame.
Hangar - holds the front of the leaf spring to the frame.

Shackles take 30 mins - 1 hour to install, hangars take many hours, cuz you have to drop the tank and most likely move the bed back.