Strictly the 4x4 lowering thread...

[N1ck]

Do you know what part numbers? Is there anyone that has done a 2017 4x4 yet on this forum?

2009-2017 are all the same.

So the Belltech kit rears should work on my 2012 awd just need lowering springs from Groundforce in conjunction with oem shock?

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I did the Belltech rear 4" drop kit (coils, bump stops, track bar relocate, street shocks) added Airlift bags and Ground Force front 4x4 springs to my 2016 with absolutely no regrets.

The front springs have since settled another 3/8".

 

[predat-r]

My truck does not have airbags
Why did u add is it necessary or was this for ride quality.

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[N1ck]

My truck does not have airbags
Why did u add is it necessary or was this for ride quality.

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Mine truck also did not have factory air suspension. The Airlift kit is not required when lowered. I added it as i sometimes add weight in the bed and don't want additional sag. I also played with the PSI in the bags to get the ride / height i want in the rear. The photo i posted above is immediately after install w/ no air in the bags.

 

[N1ck]

Can only link one photo per post

 

[N1ck]

Track Bar

 

[predat-r]

Thanks for the info the groundforce lowering springs should be in next Thursday......Your truck looks great besides the occasional loading of my motorcycles not much weight.

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[N1ck]

Thanks for the info the groundforce lowering springs should be in next Thursday......Your truck looks great besides the occasional loading of my motorcycles not much weight.

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Are you installing the front springs yourself?

 

[predat-r]

Looks like I may need to get rid of my step rails........side note lol.

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[predat-r]

Are you installing the front springs yourself?

Local shop.

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[predat-r]

Mine truck also did not have factory air suspension. The Airlift kit is not required when lowered. I added it as i sometimes add weight in the bed and don't want additional sag. I also played with the PSI in the bags to get the ride / height i want in the rear. The photo i posted above is immediately after install w/ no air in the bags.

Like that idea may look into it lata on.

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[BeanRAM]

Those of you running the Deluxe kit from McGauphy's, do you have to remove the factory bump stop bracket? Or can I get away with modding the factory bump stop by cutting it to a certain length? Also I'm hoping using my 5100 bilsteins won't be an issue. My factory stuff got tossed a while ago. I will of course put the front 5100s back to stock height.



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[predat-r]

What are u guys running for front shocks?

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[N1ck]

Stock shocks in the front for me, when they wear out (not for a long ass time) I'll go with bils (4600).

It should also be noted the GF 4x4 front springs only lower .75-1" which is kind of lame considering the price of them!

 

[N1ck]

Those of you running the Deluxe kit from McGauphy's, do you have to remove the factory bump stop bracket? Or can I get away with modding the factory bump stop by cutting it to a certain length? Also I'm hoping using my 5100 bilsteins won't be an issue. My factory stuff got tossed a while ago. I will of course put the front 5100s back to stock height.



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When I had that kit I didn't want to chop the bumpstop brackets and I ended up bottoming out all the time which was no good. I have the belltech rear kit in my new '16 4x4 with the Durango Airbag kit and I'm yet to kit the bumpstops

 

[BeanRAM]

When I had that kit I didn't want to chop the bumpstop brackets and I ended up bottoming out all the time which was no good. I have the belltech rear kit in my new '16 4x4 with the Durango Airbag kit and I'm yet to kit the bumpstops

I've got the Airlift durango bags for it when it arrives, just wanting to retain the bump stop bracket for if I ever want to go back to stock. Think I can trim the stock stop?


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[N1ck]

I've got the Airlift durango bags for it when it arrives, just wanting to retain the bump stop bracket for if I ever want to go back to stock. Think I can trim the stock stop?


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That's exactly why I didn't want to take the grinder to mine haha.

I pulled the stock bumpstops out and cut them so 3/8" of padding was sticking out and I would hit the axle fairly regularly and would cringe on the hwy when approaching dips. I wouldn't do it again. Mind you I didn't have bags, those may help.

 

[BeanRAM]

That's exactly why I didn't want to take the grinder to mine haha.

I pulled the stock bumpstops out and cut them so 3/8" of padding was sticking out and I would hit the axle fairly regularly and would cringe on the hwy when approaching dips. I wouldn't do it again. Mind you I didn't have bags, those may help.

Could you cut them anymore?


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[N1ck]

Could you cut them anymore?


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Not really, there was only about 3/8 of the bumpstop sticking out I trimmed about 2-3" off.

 

[15TXRAM]

Can anyone tell me the true amount of drop the GF 9983 kit will have on my 15' RBSC? does out truly get and stay level? Or just a little rake?

 

[N1ck]

Can anyone tell me the true amount of drop the GF 9983 kit will have on my 15' RBSC? does out truly get and stay level? Or just a little rake?

I did the front springs and belltech rear, I got just shy of 1" of drop on the front which is bs since I paid an arm and a leg for two coil springs.... Ride quality is fantastic though.