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I just got my 2015 rcsb 4x4 lowered 3/6. I used the McGaughy kit and it turned out great. But the rear bounces around like crazy...never had a lowered truck ride this poor. I have seen some guys are using Belltech shock. What part number are you using? Any other ideas would be great too.

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Those shocks that RT suggested are good.

 

And crawl underneath and check your bumps stops, I know at a 7" drop without a notch your riding on the McGaughy's stops, I'm betting with a 6" drop you only have an inch or less travel which means your probably hitting them. You can get shorter ones. I bought some energy suspension stops that are about half the height of the McGaughy's stop but I haven't installed them since raising the rear to a 5" drop.

 

Oh, post pics too.

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I'm not running them, but mainly because I have been too lazy and the Belltech's don't require them. I don't think it will matter to be honest, it couldn't hurt to have the more direct shock angle the extensions provide. I keep on saying I am going to toss mine on next time I have the rear end up in the air, just to see if they change the ride any, even though I don't think they will, but I have had the back in the air at least 4 times without doing it... Maybe next time?

 

I would leave them since they are already there.

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It set at 3/6 only rubbing on front If I catch is BIG bump. Now the rear is like a pogo stick and it don't seem to be hitting the stops. Let's say drinking a pop is not a easy task driving down any city street.

You're about to fix that. Belltech's are much stuffed than stock, I think they are an improved ride.

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How much tire rub are you getting up front on the 5/7?

 

It's actually just under 5" in the front... every now and then on a high speed type shallow dip (freeway) it will rub the inner fender liner. I think the Belltech struts are somewhat stiffer than the stock ones so that is helping minimize the rubbing. I did not get any rubbing when I was at 4".

 

I'm still running the stock 17's (31" tall) and will be going with a staggered fitment once I decide on a wheel. Probably going to end up with about a 29"-30" tire up front with 31" or so in the rear.

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It's actually just under 5" in the front... every now and then on a high speed type shallow dip (freeway) it will rub the inner fender liner. I think the Belltech struts are somewhat stiffer than the stock ones so that is helping minimize the rubbing. I did not get any rubbing when I was at 4".

 

I'm still running the stock 17's (31" tall) and will be going with a staggered fitment once I decide on a wheel. Probably going to end up with about a 29"-30" tire up front with 31" or so in the rear.

No rubbing with the wheels turned? Man, I thought my tires were the stock 31", maybe I should check again.

 

Can't wait to see a staggered setup on an RC, should look sick. You going to stagger wheel sizes too? My Vette looked good with a 19/20.

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