Having 2nd thoughts..2/4 vs 4/6 drop on Silverado

[454ss]

I got the Mcgaughy 4/6 kit...spindles/springs, c-notch and flip kit..oh yea and shock extenders...I need to order shocks this weekend and was thinking about the Doetsch but have seen Summit shocks are the same shock as they are built by Doetsch..but can't really find any part #'s...

Just call summit for the part numbers, sometimes it's hard to find the part numbers on their site.

[ashnic]

Going to give that a shot this weekend...also going to do the helper air bag kit to..figure it would be easier to do with the bed off and all...

[ashnic]

Also going to start the search for 22" wheel...really hoping to find a nice set used..but if not where would you guys suggest to start looking...Also width and offset for my drop would be helpful as well..I have looked at a lot of builds and I get a little confused with the offsets...I want to run a wide of a tire as I can without any rub.. Also the 20's in the pic were confiscated by my son for his extended cab, I then stumbled on another set of 20's with new Goodyears GTII for $250 which I bought but the chrome is flaking real bad...thought I might go ahead and get them powdercoated but I don't know much about that and I really like the chrome or brushed alum look. Any thoughts about powdercoating?

[HiSpdJunkie]

The 4/6 with helper bags will be great. That is pretty much what I have. Air up the bags and put just about anything in the bed without issues. Towing the jet skis should be no problem at all. As for the powder coated wheels, I plan on getting mine done before the 2012 show season starts. A good shop will media blast them prior to coating. Much easier to do the upkeep with the powder coat.

[ashnic]

My question would be the finish of powder coating...have you ever had chrome powder coating done? How does it look?

[HiSpdJunkie]

I personally have not had it done but see it at shows all the time. If they prep the surface properly it will look great. I am leaning towards a smoked chrome for my wheels. Mine are also bare aluminum so the prep will be different.

[ashnic]

I have talked with local place Aesthetic finishers but have not seen there work yet...I know they do a lot of race car chassis and stuff and put on a big show every summer...but really want to see it first...they guy I talked with said $130 per wheel sand blasted, powdered coated chrome and clear coated.....Then I start adding it up and think well maybe I could get a new set of wheels with a little more cash...

[HiSpdJunkie]

The going rate around here in NJ is $85 a wheel so it is worth it for me. At $130 it may be worth it to look at your options.

[ashnic]

Well here she is after a little color matching and 4/7..she is sitting a little high in the pics because I had the bags up because I had not rolled the fenders yet...they are complete now and tucked...also added Esky handles and sport mirrors...also removed the pinstripe since pics were taken...Thanks everyone for your help with this project...

[ashnic]

Oh yea...also cleared headlights...

[Low97tahoE]

Sweet lookin truck

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[david068513]

I have a 4/6 and love the look.

[Low97tahoE]

I opted for 3/6 because I hate rake and the slightest bit of it annoys me, atleast if it's my truck...and my 3/6 on level groud when I measured it was like maybe 1/4" lower in the back on one side and 1/8" on the other side, it's nearly perfect...but I might get helper bags or air shocks down the road because I use my truck a lot

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[julscruiser]

So with 4/6 drop are you siting level all around? I think thats real clean looking. I feel like id be hitting everything though.

[ashnic]

So with 4/6 drop are you siting level all around? I think thats real clean looking. I feel like id be hitting everything though.

Actually the truck at 4/7 has a hint of the Cali lean I think...but I have not had any issues bottoming out or hitting anything...YET!