2014+ Lowering / Drop Kits

Darth_Vader · October 7, 2015

Thanks for the info. Going to pull trailer hitch tomorrow and do shackles friday. Do you know the torque specs for shackle bolts?

Thanks again

Corey

If I remember right it's around 75 ft/lbs, good and tight but not crazy right. Just recheck after 10-20 miles and you'll be good.

Cbtruckin · October 7, 2015

One last question. Do one side at a time, right?

Corey

07Softail · October 7, 2015

I did both at once and make sure you have the truck weight on the axle when tighening the shackle bolts and you will be good.

RT

Darth_Vader · October 8, 2015

Just wanted to weigh in after two weeks of jacking with the rear end of my truck, this is all subjective so your mileage may vary. This is all on a RC so take it with a grain of salt. I installed the McGaughy's 34170 kit and was initially lowered 4/7, due to clearance issues I am now sitting at 3/5 an happy with the stance.

McGaughy's front spindles and drop shocks, top quality, I love them and the ride they provide. I would suggest these to anyone who is looking to lower their truck.

McGaughy's rear flip/shackle hangers, well, this kit is junk in many ways, and not just because these are probably the worse set of instructions I have ever received in the 25+ cars I have modified. Initial impressions were that it was going to be a solid kit like the front, in spite of the horrible instructions, and I will admit that the guys over at Accessory Partners were great to deal with to fill in the holes, but it doesn't change the fact that for what it is this kit is a blemish on the whole drop kit combined. Issues are as follows, rear struts are not good, rough as hell, replaced with belltechs and the ride is much better. Shackle hanger bolt holes did not align with factory holes, no matter what configuration I tried to mount them in, they were off half of the diameter of the bolt hole or more. Driveshaft was too long, like some other RC's have noted, not McGaughy's fault but I have noticed other companies (DJM for example) had factored this in to their design. Oh, did I mention the instructions were atrocious?

I finally broke down today and ordered the DJM rear flip to replace the axle saddles and to gain both the adjustable pinion angle (Had to shim to eliminate vibration, but I expected that) and to shift the axle back an inch to allow for more diveshaft slack before I decide if I have to cut it down, I don't think I will with the DJM kit so if you don't want to take the chance of having to keep this in mind too.

In summary, get the McGaughy's front spindle/strut combo, it is great. Don't buy the kit that includes the rear; terrible instructions, brackets that don't fit and crappy shocks means it isn't worth the money. You can get a DJM rear flip and hanger kit for $200 and a set of belltech drop shocks for just over $100 and you will be way better off.

It is a shame they spent all that time engineering such a great front kit and then let the village idiot design the rear kit. At this point I have spent over 18 hours working on my truck, over 15 of those just on getting the rear end to not suck and I can honestly say that I wished I would of just bought the full DJM kit from the get go. But I do want it to be known that the McGaughy Spindles are top notch and a great product, but I should of been done with this whole thing in about 6 hours and moved on.

CrRdz · October 8, 2015

Any pics of the 3/5 drop

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Darth_Vader · October 8, 2015

Any pics of the 3/5 drop

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07Softail · October 9, 2015

This is a 3-5 also

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Darth_Vader · October 9, 2015

This is a 3-5 also

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Making me wish I'd gone with 22s.

07Softail · October 9, 2015

I bought some polished GM 20's and never bought tires for them and then I saw these and never looked back.... Glad I did!

RT

Cbtruckin · October 9, 2015

Big thanks to Darth Vader. Got the rear shackles installed today. The worst was getting the top bolt out of the leaf spring. Had to fold the seam just to get that top bolt out.

Thanks again Darth Vader for your write up.

GarciaLTZ · October 9, 2015

I'm ordering the 2/4 adjustable mcgaughys drop. Would I have to order new shocks for the rear?

07Softail · October 10, 2015

I'm ordering the 2/4 adjustable mcgaughys drop. Would I have to order new shocks for the rear?

No

RT

Silver ice 6.2 · October 10, 2015

You should've stuck with stock because those are the ugliest wheels I've seen. Oh and nice plasti dip job. That looks like factory paint........can't polish a turd my friend.

Ummm those are oem wheels. Please do some research.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/22-GMC-Chevrolet-Rim-Wheel-22x9-Factory-OEM-CK160-single-used-rim-CHEVY-/291582004175?nav=SEARCH

Silver ice 6.2 · October 10, 2015

Momma? I have two dads. Want to meet them?

Uncalled for man. This is a good forum and good people here. Have some respect!!! In the beginning I joined this website just to see what people were saying about these trucks.. after a few days of hiding in the shadows.. I got involved and got the customize itch for these beautiful trucks. I plan on sticking around for a long time. But if people are gonna be talking like you did here then count on me to defend this website. GOODNIGHT!!!

Darth_Vader · October 10, 2015

Big thanks to Darth Vader. Got the rear shackles installed today. The worst was getting the top bolt out of the leaf spring. Had to fold the seam just to get that top bolt out.

Thanks again Darth Vader for your write up.

No problem, post a pic when you get a chance!