MCG deluxe 2/4 p/n 44050 kit installed

JB1 · Nov 26, 2011

I ordered a MCG deluxe spindle 2/4 drop kit 44050 from 3rdstrike and installed it on black friday. The only issue I had was on the driver side lower balljoint nut had so much locktite on it the nut faught me the entire way off, pass side nut came right off...go figure. Overall the kit was easy to install, just remove/replace parts.

Front requires no special tools, 13/16 for brake caliper bolts, 22mm/10mm for upper balljoint nut and TRE, 24mm/12mm for lower balljoint nut, 18mm for the three hub bolts and hammer to knock the balljoint free. It does require the brake dust shield to be trimmed but that was easy.

Rear is pretty straightforward and we have alot of pics on here of coil replacement so I wont get into that. The kit says to remove the rear bumstop cups but all my sawzall blades were dull so I will take care of that another time...if necessary.

I took a few pics, but not many as I was focused on finishing since today its suppose to rain.

stock before any work done

brake caliper removed

18mm hub bolts that need to be removed

hub/brake rotor installed on new spindle

driver side with new spindle completed

rear trac bar relocation bracket installed

Trupiano · Nov 26, 2011

That's looks sick! Awesome job man, and thanks for the detailed pics!!!

The Assassin · Nov 26, 2011

Looks good!

JB1 · Nov 26, 2011

thanks guys, I wish I had more pics but its hard to stop, clean hands and take a pic lol. I did this all by myself with no help, took about 6 hours that includes putting away tools etc.

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Nov 26, 2011

Thats good work bud, truck looks good.

JB1 · Nov 26, 2011

Thanks, it was alot of work but I like the stance alot better

swamp_life hemi 05 · Nov 26, 2011

Looks great, now time for some new wheels!

Droid Incredible 2 on the move!!!

blackout11 · Nov 26, 2011

Quick question why did you go that route and not just get the kit with new springs and shocks same 2/4 drop

HemiBabe · Nov 26, 2011

love it

jojo750 · Nov 26, 2011

blackout11 said:
Quick question why did you go that route and not just get the kit with new springs and shocks same 2/4 drop

spindles allow full suspension travel in the front since the spring and shock are not changed. so even though its the same 2/4 drop as just springs/shocks, the ride is supposedly better using spindles.

and the best reason for buying the spindles..... 3rd strike had this kit for the same price as the spring kit *(usually about $150 more).

i know because i bought the same kit. :naughty:

blackout11 · Nov 26, 2011

jojo750 said:
spindles allow full suspension travel in the front since the spring and shock are not changed. so even though its the same 2/4 drop as just springs/shocks, the ride is supposedly better using spindles.

and the best reason for buying the spindles..... 3rd strike had this kit for the same price as the spring kit *(usually about $150 more).

i know because i bought the same kit.

Good deal thanks for the info

bigbadram1500 · Nov 26, 2011

Nice work. Looks good.

0212353 · Nov 26, 2011

very nice!

Ram_bo06 · Nov 26, 2011

looks great. much cleaner stance for your truck. nice work, truck is lookin good man.

JB1 · Nov 26, 2011

Thanks guys, I really like the way it looks and rides now. I want 22's but they are further down the list than a few other things :naughty:

I know some people have complained the mcg trac bar relocation bracket didnt fit, but I had no trouble at all, maybe they fixed any issues...I dunno

GoMangoMan · Nov 26, 2011

Looks awesome. Great photos on the mod. Congratulations!

ramhunter9 · Nov 26, 2011

Nice , I like your truck

WhiteExpress · Nov 27, 2011

Is it wrong that I want to go with a drop kit, and then some beefy knobby tires?

Graygoose · Nov 27, 2011

Looks great, where did you get this kit? So ride is as good as stock? No rub on stock tires?

JB1 · Nov 27, 2011

Graygoose said:
Looks great, where did you get this kit? So ride is as good as stock? No rub on stock tires?

got it from 3rd Strike Performance!!, Mopar, GM and Ford Performance Parts-Aftermarket Accessories!! (vendor here)

ride is same as stock up front since its a spindle kit and no drop coils etc. Rear uses new coils but honestly from driving it around today it feels the same as before it was lowered.

stock tires havent rubbed yet so all is good so far

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