Shackle/Hanger VS. Dearched Springs

[thekl0wn]

I'm looking for more answers on my Tahoe. What are the pro's and con's of these two methods for getting a 3.5" or 4" rear drop?

[thekl0wn]

No one has any input as far as ride quality, towing, etc? :dunno:

[CKTA]

Dearched will be fine as long as it's done by a good spring shop.

[thekl0wn]

What about buying springs directly from Belltech (well, from Stylin) vs having them dearched? :dunno:

[CKTA]

The Bell Tech type lowering springs give you a loss in the load capacity dept. Only an issue if you carry alot of stuff.

[thekl0wn]

In the future, there will be some substantial weight put back there in audio, but I'm guesstimating in the area of 500 lbs, so a half in of sag might help to bring it to the 4" mark with 3.5" springs. It may smooth out the ride in the rear as well... :dunno:

[RaiN]

I have my rear springs de-arched with a 2inch rear shackle. No difference in ride quality. I do notice some rubbing of the shackle on the gas tank vent on big bumps... other than that its nice.