My advice on lowering your truck static.

[thecodeman]

That's on their website? I put in a 2000 chevy silverado and didnt see anything about that

[00'blackout]

yeah i know its in the truckin mag dec 04 issue page 26 its stylin concepts ad

[00'blackout]

sorry it sounds rude...not being rude codeman.

[thecodeman]

Catalog pricing is a little off from their website, but im guessing the one box kit would be equivalent to this...
For an ext cab -
Kit Includes: 3" Front Coil Springs, 4" Rear Shackle & Hanger Kit, Drive-Line Alignment Kit, Front & Rear Nitro Active Shocks
$469.95

Kit Includes: 3" Front Coil Springs, 4" Rear Shackle & Hanger Kit, Driveline Alignment Kit, Front & Rear Nitro Drop Shocks
$399.95

Reg. Cab-
Kit Includes: 3" Front Coil Springs, 4" Rear Shackle & Hanger Kit, Front & Rear Nitro Active Shocks
$459.95

Kit Includes: 3" Front Coil Springs, 4" Rear Shackle & Hanger Kit, Front & Rear Nitro Drop Shocks
$399.95

[00'blackout]

yeah its really weird i guess ill just have to call them, just thought someone would know for sure, thanks for all the input, i'll prolly post what i find out.

[airdeano]

Originally Posted by CKTA

Stylin' sells complete kits (with or with out shocks) from companies such as DJM, BEll Tech and Ground Force. It's actually best/cheaper to buy it in "kit" form.

yeah, the djm/stylin seems the only to offer:
4/6 front: LCA and springs rear: flip kit (pro drop) $459
4/6 front: spindles and springs rear: flip kit (quick drop) $419
eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
@ $394
i know ill need shocks and the actives have been really pushed
by a scraper around here. ride and control is better.
now this c-notch is necessary or optional? seeing they dont
"mention" this in most idf not all ads id think i dont need this. there isnt
much room on my axle housing to frame now.
ive got this $$$ in my pocket wanting out and i dont wanna spend
it twice. thanks for your contributions, keep 'em comming
airdeano

[thecodeman]

Airdeano, anything lower than 4" in the back will require a notch for daily driving IMO. I drove with a bolt in cnotch with an 8" drop and the axle hit the frame all the time and believe me, its not enjoyable. If I were you, I would get the spindles in front with coils, and a flip kit in the rear, nitro active shocks, and be done with it. I have lower control arms from djm now on my truck and they rubbed my 20x8.5" wheels and now rub my stock 15x7" 454ss wheels, but might have something to do with a 3" coil. Still, IMO the spindle is the best way. It doesnt affect your suspension geometry at all.

[CKTA]

Originally Posted by airdeano

now this c-notch is necessary or optional? seeing they dont
"mention" this in most idf not all ads id think i dont need this. there isnt
much room on my axle housing to frame now.
ive got this $$$ in my pocket wanting out and i dont wanna spend
it twice. thanks for your contributions, keep 'em comming
airdeano

Yes it's necessary and yes it comes w/ the kit. I know they don't advertise it, but anytime you see the words "flip kit" that automatically includes the C-notch, saddles, U-bolts and all hardware.

Also, I ordered the DJM kit from Stylin' for my '96 good price and service. BTW, I would also ge the one w/o the shocks and get a set of Doestech shocks. I got the DJM (ProComp) shocks w/ the kit and they were horrible and 2 blew out within 4 months.

[Davey]

How good are the "NITRO DROP" shocks from belltech....
verses the others?

[chevy6998]

you should just bag them and quit being scared!!!

[thecodeman]

Originally Posted by chevy6998

you should just bag them and quit being scared!!!

My truck rolls static lower than most guys drive

[00'blackout]

zano told me that i prolly coulnd't go lower than a 3/4 drop, but what if i did a leaf spring setup(hotchkis 4") and the belltech shackle(1") and in the front use a 3" coil? making it a 3/5 would that work with a 275/45/20 tire?

[thecodeman]

Originally Posted by 00'blackout

zano told me that i prolly coulnd't go lower than a 3/4 drop, but what if i did a leaf spring setup(hotchkis 4") and the belltech shackle(1") and in the front use a 3" coil? making it a 3/5 would that work with a 275/45/20 tire?

Whats the width and backspacing on your wheels, and what year truck? A 3/4 on my obs gave it a nice rake, but a 3/5 would have leveled it out.

[rel3rd]

Is a pair of 2" spindles and a set of 4" Hotchkiss leaf springs the best bet for a slightly lowered, but still able to haul truck??? That would cost roughly $500 and should give a level look, I think...

Is this a decent alternative for someone who just wants to slightly lower and level their daily driver/work truck?

[thecodeman]

thats a nice combo. It will "level" the stance of your truck and you will have plenty of drivability as well.

[rel3rd]

Thanks...that's EXACTLY what I'm looking for it to do...:)

[Otto]

right now im pieceing together a 5/9, i know i know, crazy, but gotta do what you gotta do! ill keep you all updated

[DragginLowChevy]

can i flip my rear without the kit? Any tips on dfoing this?

I dont want everything the kit comes with and i already have the ubolts and stuff...

So i would rather do a "homemade" flip instead.. and tips on keeping pinion angle
right?

Thanks,
Nick.

[thecodeman]

Originally Posted by DragginLowChevy

can i flip my rear without the kit? Any tips on dfoing this?

I dont want everything the kit comes with and i already have the ubolts and stuff...

So i would rather do a "homemade" flip instead.. and tips on keeping pinion angle
right?

Thanks,
Nick.

You could do it, but for simplicity's sake it would be much easier to get the kit, plus it comes with instructions.

[thecodeman]

Originally Posted by Project 2005

right now im pieceing together a 5/9, i know i know, crazy, but gotta do what you gotta do! ill keep you all updated

I've been driving my 5/8 for over a year now daily and havent had too many issues.