Can someone please list all the parts needed to drop a chevy silverado (2001 Ext Cab) the right way. I only want to buy these parts once and it needs new shocks, I'm looking to do a 1" - 3" drop. Any help would be appreciated.
2006-10-11 01:19:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well first of all, glad to see you're interested in doing it the "right" way. Sounds silly, but too many people just try and cut and slam thinking it'll work.
I would first get Googling and look for some truck forums. I know there is at least one Chevy Truck forum, called MCT or something like that? It's pretty big, so I think a search should turn it up rather quickly...ask in there for some more direction. Then, I would also go and check out the magazines...there are a ton of truck magazines. Get to an auto parts store like Advance or AutoZone...they usually have a bunch in stock by the counter. Then, if you really want, you could try and call Summit Racing.
www.summitracing.com
They have a truck section for everything from raising it to slamming it. They'll be able to help you out a lot in there and can even give you an idea as to cost and things like that.
You also need to think about what else you're trying to get done to this truck and what you're going to be usin it for. Is this still essentially going to be a truck? Meaning--are you still going to be carrying/hauling things? A 3" drop may be a bit much. It's a heavy truck too, so maybe those extra 2 inches will help the ride out if you only drop it 1". I think the 3" drop is a bit extreme, especially for a big truck.
I'm not 100% sure what else is invloved with dropping a truck parts-wise, so I'm not going to just list some b.s. items, but do consider plates underneathe of your truck, espeically with a 3" drop to protect your transmission and oil pan.
2006-10-11 01:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by jdm 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what exactly you want it lower for.
If you want it to still be good at carrying cargo - possibly even better at it than stock - I'd recommend an air bag kit. These replace your springs (in the front - I think you'll need a less stiff set in the rear) with the same rubber air bags used in heavy duty trucks and let you set the ride height.
For trucks that don't carry as much cargo, you can go with drop spindles and lowering blocks if you want to set it lower without changing the ride stiffness, or lowering springs if you want a lower and stiffer ride for better handling or lower odds of it bottoming out on potholes. If you get lowering springs, be sure your shocks are stiff enough to handle them - stock shocks and stiff springs REALLY aren't a good combination.
2006-10-11 17:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are drop kits offered in the aftermarket. Make sure it includes drop spindles for the front and usually some type of lowering blocks for the rear... New springs are included in these
kits... do not heat your existing springs..
2006-10-11 08:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before you venture into lowering your truck go to your dealer and see if you can recalibrate your track sensors since you will be changing the dynamics of the vehicle and will affect long term performances,not to mention devaluation of your vehicle for a cool look,I suggest if I were you to find an older truck for this project since many techs out there do not guarantee their work to protect factory designated performances,I seriously ask you to reconsider your decisions and good luck.
2006-10-11 08:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by delmy d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check on the Hot Rod Magazine or Custom Car magazine websites for a "how to" manual
2006-10-11 08:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guy who said summit racing was dead on. Here is a link, just choose your kit!
2006-10-11 09:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let the tyres down
2006-10-11 09:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋