View Full Version : your thoughts on Western Chassis's stuff??


slammed808
08-23-2001, 02:30 PM
hey guys, i'm looking to lower my 90 stepside 4-6 and western chassis's kit is one of the cheaper ones!! but will i be sacrificing quality for that cheaper price?? :confused: your thoughts??

454ss
08-23-2001, 03:56 PM
I don't know anything about western chassis. but 5-8 chevy is right, DJM , belltech and also groundforce are all good quality parts.

nautiquess
08-24-2001, 09:21 PM
I have used the western Chassis flip kit and spindles on my 98 Tahoe and on a buddies 01'. It was a perfect fit and for the price I was very happy!! Good luck,

low6lug
08-26-2001, 03:03 AM
I used all western chassis stuff on my silverado and on a friends Seirra. All parts worked good fit well. I would buy from them again. Jus my 2 cents... here is pics of both trucks.

http://204.26.91.118:2000/silvimages/C_lot_10.jpg
http://204.26.91.118:2000/silvimages/Pair_07.jpg
http://204.26.91.118:2500/images/gmc_01/atwork_passfrtqtr.jpg

later,
Randy

scrapin'
08-27-2001, 07:43 AM
I have had their 5-7 drop on my truck for 3 years and it's given me no problems. I just replaced the rear with a 4 link and the front will be bagged soon. They make good stuff. They were the first company to make drop spindles.

Buginajar
06-26-2002, 06:48 AM
Originally posted by low6lug
I used all western chassis stuff on my silverado and on a friends Seirra. All parts worked good fit well. I would buy from them again. Jus my 2 cents... here is pics of both trucks.

http://204.26.91.118:2000/silvimages/C_lot_10.jpg
http://204.26.91.118:2000/silvimages/Pair_07.jpg
http://204.26.91.118:2500/images/gmc_01/atwork_passfrtqtr.jpg

later,
Randy

I've been looking and the 4/6 is more expensive than DJM, but how does it handle? How is the ride?

02Silverado
06-26-2002, 11:10 AM
Originally posted by low6lug
I used all western chassis stuff on my silverado and on a friends Seirra. All parts worked good fit well. I would buy from them again. Jus my 2 cents... here is pics of both trucks.

http://204.26.91.118:2000/silvimages/C_lot_10.jpg
http://204.26.91.118:2000/silvimages/Pair_07.jpg
http://204.26.91.118:2500/images/gmc_01/atwork_passfrtqtr.jpg

later,
Randy

:offtopic: but damn, those are 2 sweet rides:rocking:

Mark
06-26-2002, 11:13 AM
I was wondering teh same thing. I am trying to decide whether the Western Chassis kit is worth getting. My only other option would be to get the DJM kit, which costs twice as much for the same amount of drop. And Western Chassis was the firat to offer a drop kit for the Hoe's. Only difference is, DJM uses a drop lower control arm and western chassis uses drop torsion bar keys. Both use drop coils out back..

grounded
06-26-2002, 11:19 AM
You should be fine withe Western. They make a quality product. I knew a guy that used them a few years ago withno problem.:D

Toolman
06-26-2002, 01:32 PM
Boy you guys dug up an old post, almost a year. Anyway the guy went Belltech on the 4-6 lowering. I should know I installed it for him. Plus Belltech sent 2 driver side notches for the frame. Then he had to drive for 1 1/2 weeks on a 4-6 without any notches.:D :D :D I am glad that I have an extra car:rocking: :rocking: :rocking:

THE DUDE
06-26-2002, 02:50 PM
I used WC and had no problem, although it was only the hangers. I allready had the shackles. I recommend'em

02Silverado
06-26-2002, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by Toolman
Boy you guys dug up an old post, almost a year. Anyway the guy went Belltech on the 4-6 lowering. I should know I installed it for him. Plus Belltech sent 2 driver side notches for the frame. Then he had to drive for 1 1/2 weeks on a 4-6 without any notches.:D :D :D I am glad that I have an extra car:rocking: :rocking: :rocking:

:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: so much for getting more pics of there rides

Toolman
06-26-2002, 04:22 PM
Here is the link to Ainoa's Truck. I forgot but there are a few good pictures of the notches there.

Ainoa's Truck (http://www.allynch.com/tim/Trucks/AinoaTrk.htm)

http://www.allynch.com/tim/Trucks/AinoaTrk/images/full/DSC03342.jpg

He has since added 20s. I have not seen it yet. We are also talking about bagging the truck. He is just waiting for the cash.

Enjoy,

slammed808
06-26-2002, 04:24 PM
yeah, i kinda did the 4-6 already ABOUT A YEAR AGO!! :D now i'm moving on to air. oh, and riding around with no notches was pretty damn cool :crazy: i got to bounce around like a lowrider for a little while, i just didn't have 13" wires ;)

Toolman
06-26-2002, 04:36 PM
Hey Ainoa!!!! What is the latest on the bags? You ready yet? I got everything going well with my setup. If we do the same with yours you should be able to get the front air damn on the ground. Give me a call.

Tim