Drop Height Fiasco

[Devo105]

Before you do any trimming on the coils, be sure they are in the spring pocket correctly. If it is not seated it can cause the height issue.

Ahh yea, that’s good advice! Thanks man! I’ll tear it all back down this weekend and let y’all know!

 

[cootertrucks]

I would look at getting some name brand coils from Bell Tech or McGauphys. I have been using LMC for over 20 years and trust most everything they sell other than lowering suspension. Odds are they used some cheap OEM that did not mimic the correct spring rates so your 2" coils are probably actually giving you 3" of drop. If you have the money, I think you are better served to get 2" spindles and run your stock coils. Spindles always align better/easier than coil drops.

 

[Devo105]

I would look at getting some name brand coils from Bell Tech or McGauphys. I have been using LMC for over 20 years and trust most everything they sell other than lowering suspension. Odds are they used some cheap OEM that did not mimic the correct spring rates so your 2" coils are probably actually giving you 3" of drop. If you have the money, I think you are better served to get 2" spindles and run your stock coils. Spindles always align better/easier than coil drops.

Oh wow, that would suck. Ok, thanks for the advice!!

 

[GTP51]

As has been said front springs check they are in the pocket , easy to get it wrong, secondly rear axle flip and notch the chassis is a quantum change to these trucks IMHO.
good luck

 

[Devo105]

UPDATE!!

cootertrucks nailed it! Cheap 2” drop coils from LMC are not built to factory spec and couldn’t handle the weight. Slapped a pair of Belltech’s on her, and she sits perfect! Thank you all again for the input. Top pic is LMC coils, bottom is Belltech’s.

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[Scott91370]

UPDATE!!

Quick question. The trim down the side - is that the factory style or is it thinner? Looks thinner until I see it near the taillight then it looks factory.

THANKS!


Truck looks good!

 

[Grit dog]

Quick question. The trim down the side - is that the factory style or is it thinner? Looks thinner until I see it near the taillight then it looks factory.



Truck looks good!

That’s OE width trim.

 

[ReefkoiC10]

You get what you pay for especially these days! Ive pulled a bunch of low cost stuff off my truck and replaced with good pieces mostly stuff made in the USA and it actually fits and works so much better every time Im so happy with the higher cost stuff.