Lowering 4X4......

[AzTruckGuy]

Great read and yes I have a 2003 4x4 TB LS and I am looking to lower as well. I am diff looking to lower the rear as the TB looks like it's nose diving. I am looking for a .5 to 1inch front and to level the rear, which I assume would be a 1 to 1.5inch drop for the rear. Looking for better Quality ride then stock and maybe replace some of the heavy stock parts to lighter versions of possible?

 

[BlazingTrails]

probably more like 2.5-3" in the back......

 

[AzTruckGuy]

probably more like 2.5-3" in the back......

Yeah I underestimated but you're right the rear is so high, I hate that look. I know this subject has been done over and over.

 

[BlazingTrails]

If you notice my truck in my sig \/ I lowered the front 3" and the rear 3.5".

 

[AzTruckGuy]

If you notice my truck in my sig \/ I lowered the front 3" and the rear 3.5".

So what is the best combo? I don't know if I want to go lower then 2 but I diff want to level the rear and I would prefer to use new springs all around and shocks that will give me a better ride and keep my stock tires

 

[BlazingTrails]

most everyone goes with the belltech kit. you can get cheaper options if you want just springs, but this is a good kit and will handle/ride nice.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belltech-02...8:g:jI8AAOSw3ydVibbX&vxp=mtr&tag=gmtnation-20

 

[AzTruckGuy]

most everyone goes with the belltech kit. you can get cheaper options if you want just springs, but this is a good kit and will handle/ride nice.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belltech-02...8:g:jI8AAOSw3ydVibbX&vxp=mtr&tag=gmtnation-20

I see only 1 pair of springs I assume the OEM front springs would be used?

 

[BlazingTrails]

yes the spacers on the front are used to adjust the perch height on the front struts. Basically what I did was stood the old strut up next to it and adjusted the height until it was sitting 3" lower and it worked perfect. Had to nibble about an inch off the rear springs.....

 

[AzTruckGuy]

http://www.andysautosport.com/products/ground_force__9953.html Any feedback on that kit? Seems to have more pieces?

 

[BlazingTrails]

I am pretty sure that is a generic picture, the parts I see don't even fit our trucks. it only says in the description that you use your factory shocks. so it doesn't even have those. And I don't even see a detailed list of parts specific to that kit on there either. I do not like Andy's ........

 

[AzTruckGuy]

Thanks BlazingTrails for your feed back, I looked on Ebay and found this kit but its missing the shocks http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belltech-02...dc1a195&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=291584543224 I am looking to replace all 4 coils my TB is about 95k miles on it and if its going to get new shocks might as well get all new coils as well