trying to lower a 05

[05caliedtion]

alright boys i got a few questions about this bad boy. i just picked up a 2005 silverado ex-cab 5.3 with the california package and iv been looking for a drop kit but everything is sold with drop coils BUT i dont have coils i got T bars and its 2wd iv never seen this before but thats just me coming from a ford to a chevy transfer someone told me its cuz my truck has the silverado SS suspension but i wasnt sure so some help would be very nice

[Snafudilligad]

My 05 GMC is like this, its a special edition appearance package, basically built on the VHO platform sans the LQ9. I would venture to guess that yours is the Chevy equivalent and built on the SS platform.

Having said that here are our options as I understand it

1. Spindles up front, hangers / shackles out back

2. Keys up front and shackles out back (which will net you far less drop than option 1, I think usually a max of 1/3)

So if you want 2/4, 3/5, 4/6 etc then its spindles and hangers / shackles.

Just what I have found as I was confused by this as well.

[ChopandDrop]

U guys got any pics? I'm interested to see what you are talking about....

[ianbroste]

ive got a 4wd truck with torsion bars and ive got just lowering keyes. mine is about 3-4 inches lower with just the keyes. so my guess is that with keyes and spindles and being that your truck is 2wd you could easily get up to 5 inches in the front.

[05caliedtion]

thanks for the info ill look inot those things and as for the pic i will take one tomorrow during the day so you can see what im talking about ....its kinda odd to me

[Snafudilligad]

ive got a 4wd truck with torsion bars and ive got just lowering keyes. mine is about 3-4 inches lower with just the keyes. so my guess is that with keyes and spindles and being that your truck is 2wd you could easily get up to 5 inches in the front.

Awesome.

Where did you get the keys? Couple of guys I talked to said the degree'd keys would only net 1 - 1 1/2 up front. I will opt for the keys as that amount of drop that you have would be MINT and a bit easier on both the install and pocket book.

Then I will just do hangers / shackles out back.

Not to hijack but 05 and I are smack in the same boat.

For those that want to know what it looks like, just look at a GMC VHO. Thats the suspension platform. Basically looks like a 4wd truck underneath but no spot or mounting points for the front differential.

Took me a while to figure it out and even stumped several dealerships until I found a guy on perf trucks.net that broke it down for me.

[ianbroste]

my keyes were from tuffcountry.com but im not sure if i put em on right when i installed then cause they made my truck too low. i think when i put the key on the bar i had em lighned up wrong. next summer or maybe later this winter im gonna try to redo em.

[Snafudilligad]

my keyes were from tuffcountry.com but im not sure if i put em on right when i installed then cause they made my truck too low. i think when i put the key on the bar i had em lighned up wrong. next summer or maybe later this winter im gonna try to redo em.

Thanks

[05chevycrew]

i have herd of trucks like that. its not totaly uncommon. depending on what kit you want to do 2/4 or 4/6 try tim at suspension online
http://stores.ebay.com/SUSPENSION-ON...ononlineQQtZkm
email him or ask seller a question and he will give you a price on a kit.
good luck. he has economy and deluxe kits. he carries mcgaughys parts.
try him out.

[JB]

i just picked up a 2005 silverado ex-cab 5.3 with the california package and iv

wtf is a california package?

[Snafudilligad]

wtf is a california package?

Bag o weed in the glove box and a peculli oil air freshner and with this package, when you call onstar for any help, you are routed to Spicoli for assistance

"Duuude, you locked your keys in your truck? Pick the lock with a guitar pick"

Also comes with a "Kerry / Edwards" ticket bumper sticker. People in California NEVER recognize when an election is over.

[JB]

Bag o weed in the glove box and a peculli oil air freshner and with this package, when you call onstar for any help, you are routed to Spicoli for assistance

"Duuude, you locked your keys in your truck? Pick the lock with a guitar pick"

Also comes with a "Kerry / Edwards" ticket bumper sticker. People in California NEVER recognize when an election is over.

I thought it was a smog pump and a green-peace decal :LOL:

[kneebuckler345]

Ive got the same suspension set up on my limited edition ex-cab. Mfr. option package B2E, Basically a VHO platform minus the LQ9 and the 4l65E trans.
I just purchased a quality 3/4 drop kit from Belltech that consist of 2" drop spindles and 1" drop torsion keys in the front, and 4" drop shackle and hangar for the back. the kit comes complete with carrier bearing drop bracket and 4 degree shims. Cost me $800 bucks with 4 nitro active shocks from traders.

[Outlawcrewcab]

yea i just did a 05 that was the same it was a EXT cab came with the 20's on it and i think 6.0 motor we peiced a kit togther from mcgaughys

[05caliedtion]

the 05 california package comes with 20s from the factory sporty suspension tow package bose sound and a bunch of other little stupid things

[Outlawcrewcab]

sounds the same as the TX edition