Strictly the 4x4 lowering thread...

[charonblk07]

Just picked up my 2015 Ignition Orange 1500.I'm seriously considering a 2/4 drop for it.What can you guys tell me as far as the pro's/con's?What's the issues with CV joints,and can they be avoided?Any advice would be awesome.

Zero issues with the CVs if you only do a 2/4 kit.

 

[1qikdsl]

Just inquiring...

Soooo... I currently have a 2/4 drop on my 4x4. I am really considering an inch lower all the way around. I know I can't really cut much off of the front due to the pig tail coil. My question is has anyone removed a .25-.50 coil from the bottom of the front coils? If so results and opinions on ride and will in cause any cv issues. If so its a no go. If in the clear I think it's going to happen. Thank you in advance for any advise

 

[CMil527]

Soooo... I currently have a 2/4 drop on my 4x4. I am really considering an inch lower all the way around. I know I can't really cut much off of the front due to the pig tail coil. My question is has anyone removed a .25-.50 coil from the bottom of the front coils? If so results and opinions on ride and will in cause any cv issues. If so its a no go. If in the clear I think it's going to happen. Thank you in advance for any advise

looks great anymore pics?

 

[1qikdsl]

Thank you I will get some pics this week without the shadows and post them for you.

 

[1qikdsl]

pics requested

here are a couple more pics that were requested... I should have some better pics soon. It will be in a photo shoot very soon.

 

[1qikdsl]

Shocks

So what is everyone doing or planning on doing for shocks on lowered 4x4? I don't need them yet but I like to have a plan. Come to think of it this may be my limiting factor with wanting to lower my truck another inch provided I could avoid cv issues. Thanks guys

 

[CMil527]

here are a couple more pics that were requested... I should have some better pics soon. It will be in a photo shoot very soon.

great looking truck!

 

[1qikdsl]

Thank you!

 

[jdanruby]

Here are a couple of pix of my 14', GF 2-3 drop with 22x9.5 and 285's... air lift 1000 bag kit in the rear with on-board compressor... I would like to go lower but I like the compromise of looking much lower than stock but still being able to use it like a truck......

 

[CMil527]

Here are a couple of pix of my 14', GF 2-3 drop with 22x9.5 and 285's... air lift 1000 bag kit in the rear with on-board compressor... I would like to go lower but I like the compromise of looking much lower that stock but still being able to use it like a truck......

very nice!

 

[BigOrangeRam]

alright guys, another 4x4 jumping into the lowering mix here...

After reading through all 15 pages here, I am heavily leaning towards the Mcgaughy's 44050 kit. Looking at the kit online and what it comes with, it notes that it does not come with shocks. Do you suggest I order new shocks or keep the factory ones if they are still in good shape?

Thanks!

 

[1qikdsl]

You may want to check into that kit. When I lowered mine I was also looking at it and heard good and bad about the spindles. I called them and they said they don't make a kit for a 4x4. So I went with ground force front mcgaughys rear level springs that I cut to achieve the stance I wanted and I utilized bell tech relocation bracket and rear sway bar endings. Total 450-500 into the kit. If I didn't have the rear springs already I would have purchased full groundforce kit. Luckily the ride is very balanced so I got away with it. To ensure my springs stay put I am putting limit straps on the rear. Only worry for me with the springs is when it's on a lift dropped so the straps will ensure nothing can move. Good luck and post picks of course!

 

[charonblk07]

The McGaughy's spindle kit fits the 4wd just fine, McG's just doesn't advertise it for the 4wd. The factory shocks will work on a 4" rear drop but you don't have a lot more travel in them so a shorter shock is recommended over the long term.

 

[WadXpress]

Is Canadian_ram the only person having cv issues with Mcgaughys kit. Or is it a Issue?
I've been waiting for the gf 2/3 kit to go on sale but it hasnt

 

[jdanruby]

BigOrangeRam,,, before you buy, decide what you are going to use your truck for.. If your going to haul and tow often you will miss the suspension travel, I went with the GF kit simply because its a "one and done" kit,, I didn't like the spindle options because it moved the front rims out approx .5".. Also it sounds like if you go more than 3" in the rear you "might?" have a vibration issue and have to change out bars and bushings and other $$$$$$$... I still use my truck as a truck and even though lower would be nice I am happy with the way it looks and rides yet its still practical...

Jeff

 

[G-Truck]

I love my GF 2/3 ... Would not want it any lower .

 

[NvdRam]

Looks great!. Hope to get mine ordered soon.

 

[tones2SS]

I love my GF 2/3 ... Would not want it any lower .

That's gorgeous bro!
I love what you did to that truck. Love the wheels, the grill, the stance. Perfect.

 

[G-Truck]

Thank You ..

 

[N1ck]

Well after a few weeks of Deric at GF not responding to my emails I ordered the Mcgaughys 44050 from Summit. Really excited to say the least, my truck has been in 4x4 stance for too long!