Author Topic: Praise the lowered? (Read 1389 times)

BIG JOHNSON · « **on:** December 23, 2011, 07:06:09 AM »

Kickin around the idea of lowering my truck. 2011 Silverado Z71 2wd. I got an 02 Silverado bone stock and a lifted Powerstroke, I've never owned a lowered vehicle.

Anyone have a new body style Chevy lowered? Any opinions?

I wouldn't go any bigger than 20" wheels, might even use stock 18" Idk...

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Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:09:23 AM »

Terry (HDRider) lowered his, but its the previous body style to yours. it looks good

HDriderTH · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:27:51 AM »

I put a 4-6 drop on mine w/ 275-45-20's...love it! I'll post a pic or two later.

JMS-1 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:46:09 AM »

how much were you thinking of lowering it? i built a slammed dually without bags and ended up selling it because it was a hassel to get in and out of driveways and such. if your not going to drop it that much then don't worry about it but if you want it on the ground, you better bag it.

BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:16:44 AM »

Haven't seen many like mine lowered, don't know what a 4/6 looks like on a NBS. I want low, but I don't wanna scrape every mcdonalds drive thru.

HaulsBalls · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:52:51 AM »

They look clean at that height but with 20's it just seems like you need a bit more to fill in the wheel well. JMO

HDriderTH · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:10:25 AM »

A 265-35-22 is smaller than my tires. I wouldnt go much lower than a 45 series tire cuz it starts to get rough ridin

SuperJet · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:26:02 AM »

If you ate going to slam the 2011 it is a lot more complex than the 2010 and older. Reason being is Chevy changed the front end over to a McPherson strut rather than could spring and shock like previous years. It is doable but take a little more time. A guy out in my neck ofthewoods cut all his new suspension off and ordered 2010 front end from Chevy and grafted it on just do he could bag itandlay frame.

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BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:51:19 AM »

Mine sits high to begin with.. I think cause of the Z71 bs.

I guess I just need to find pictures of comparable trucks lowered.

I'm sure this will de-value the truck instantly, but will a notch cause any frame rigidity issues? I suppose I can weld some plates on the rails so it doesn't get flimsy.

It would be a mild static drop and probably air bags in the rear depending on how it tows.. although the only thing it pulls is the boat and I believe tongue weight is minimal. I have the diesel for towing big and the work Chevy to haul junk.

ka0tyk · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2011, 12:12:21 PM »

welding the frame never works out and you'll kill any value the truck has.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3905870/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-extended-cab-ltz-pickup-4d-5-3-4-ft#

JMS-1 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2011, 12:14:54 PM »

if its done right there should be no problem towing with one. i have built a few, and if you box them in and plate the frame it will be stronger than the rest of the frame. i would suggest NOT using a ''bolt on'' notch at all tho

HDriderTH · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2011, 12:37:45 PM »

pics of mine http://www.socaljetboats.com/the-no-wake-zone/i-want-to-see-tow-riggs/75/

pics 2" dropped in rear only on page 3 of that thread

SuperJet · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2011, 12:38:30 PM »

I build cars for a living been doing it for 8 years professionally now and as long as I can remember as a hobby. Yes to the average buyer any modification devalues, but to the person in the market for a lowered/lifted/modified vehicle, it does not as bad as one would think. I also agree with not using a bolt on notch kit (just don't like them) but I do use them as a weld on. Simply use the bolt holes as plug weld holes.( again just preference) but be careful welding your notch kit fully. If not done properly you will actually weaken your frame.

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HDriderTH · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2011, 05:00:50 PM »

The truck goes down in value every year regardless. I think mines more valueable than an average 9 year old truck. If it was for sale I would use, complete BellTech 4/6 drop Profesionaly installed as a selling feature. The belltech bolt in C-nothes are pretty stout, completly boxes the frame. I run helper bags in the back, I put in 20-40 lbs and it seams to unload the spring just a little and actualy rides better than stock.

SoCalPSD · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:30:01 PM »

Djm makes a nice kit for all trucks. 3-5 and I pull a 30ft enclosed trailer weighing in around 20k loaded.

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SuperJet · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:47:41 PM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on December 23, 2011, 05:00:50 PM

The truck goes down in value every year regardless. I think mines more valueable than an average 9 year old truck. If it was for sale I would use, complete BellTech 4/6 drop Profesionaly installed as a selling feature.

I agree my comment was more a response to Kayotik's response. Bottom line is either way you will be able sell your truck if you want to. Also I like the bellteck kits also I just prefer welding frame notches I don't care how much lock tite or how torqued your hardware is shit comes loose when you use it. Besides I am a fabricator so I love me some welding. I am actually saving up right now to drop my silverado, and i don't care how much it "hurts" the value

HDriderTH · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2011, 11:05:52 PM »

When i was at the rod shop we would just fab the notches. I got the complete kit, springs, sindles shocks, shock rlocaters, driveline kit, flip kit AND C-nothes brand new in the box off ebay for $260

SuperJet · « **Reply #17 on:** December 25, 2011, 10:31:39 AM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on December 24, 2011, 11:05:52 PM

When i was at the rod shop we would just fab the notches. I got the complete kit, springs, sindles shocks, shock rlocaters, driveline kit, flip kit AND C-nothes brand new in the box off ebay for $260

Yeah we normally do also, but when the cost for off the shelf ones out weigh the cost to build them from scratch or if the cstomer requests them then we order them

HDriderTH · « **Reply #18 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:56:37 PM »

Dig your ride SuperJet. I'm just getting ready to put a dual quad 350 in my '56 Chevy, maybe tomorrow...

SuperJet · « **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2011, 02:45:44 PM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on December 25, 2011, 12:56:37 PM

Dig your ride SuperJet. I'm just getting ready to put a dual quad 350 in my '56 Chevy, maybe tomorrow...

Thank you it is one of a few at my house it's a sickness. Moms car is a 56 handyman with a 468 and a th400

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BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #20 on:** December 26, 2011, 07:43:48 AM »

Well, been thinkin on it.. not planning on cutting my frame until the truck gets a bit older.

My old lady's brother-in-law bought a Tahoe for his wife last year that someone had put a set of Centerline Tomcats on. 20"x8.5 with 7k miles on the 285 tires. He's grown tired of polishing them once a month.

The wheels retail for around $310 ea plus tax and shipping and I think the tires are just a Winston street tread tire. I don't really wanna give up my stock Z71 alloys and bridgestones with 4k, but he will trade me straight across. Good deal? Or should a guy buy his own aftermarket? Not a scratch or a bit of rash on them, even though its a wife's daily driver.. They are in need of a good take off and polish. I'm no stranger to polishing aluminum wheels and my two clean trucks are either indoors or covered with wheel covers and a circus tent.

I think the truck would sit ok leveled out with a 2/4, these wheels and some bags to keep rear from sagging when loaded and towing.

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Nick · « **Reply #21 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:57:39 PM »

I have pretty much the same truck, not a crew cab and it's a GMC but you get the idea. I would like to put a 2-4 drop on it one day but for now I went with some 2" drop shackles in the back. It came with the stock 20's also, so I think it's filling out the wheel wells pretty well now, plus the drop shackels are a lot cheaper and much easier to put on.

Here is a picture of my truck for referance, keep in mind that in this picture it does look like it's sagging in the back a bit but that is just because of the angle and the crappy launch ramp i'm sitting on but I think you'll get the idea.

Also, if you do end up buying a lowering kit, I highly suggest McGaughy's, they make the best products for GM's they have even been awarded by GM several times for the design quality. Here's a link to their site. http://www.mcgaughys.com

BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:58:35 PM »

That looks clean.

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Nick · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2011, 08:08:11 PM »

Thanks man. If you have any questions let me know.

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2012, 05:59:49 AM »

Seen this guy a few times around ...finally was able to snap a pic of it

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