Going Lower

[Booms]

So, I have a 1-2 drop on My 2015 RCSB. I have decided to go lower. I am going for a 3-4 drop.

I have already purchased Core 4X4 upper and lower control arms, and Illicit no cut brackets

I am going to be ordering :

McGaughys 2-4 deluxe kit with drop spindles • leaving the Crown Suspension 1" drop spring in the front
QA1 shocks for the rear
Custom adjustable Panhard bar from Speedway Motors
Hellwig rear sway bar

Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?

 

[Gary's Hemi]

That sounds like a great set up that you will be very happy with. The people who have the Core arms love them so far

 

[Booms]

Hey Gary,
I see You have many of the rear suspension upgrades that I am going with. Tell me, did they improve Your off the line traction at all?

 

[mondo]

Looking forward to seeing the results. Been thinking of going an inch lower with the spindle drop also.

 

[Booms]

Looking forward to seeing the results.

Me too !

 

[mondo]

Me too !

Lol.
Did the crown coils give you exactly 1"? How do they ride compared to stock ones.

 

[Booms]

Lol.
Did the crown coils give you exactly 1"? How do they ride compared to stock ones.

I never measured the last time around, this time I will. But you can definitely tell it's lower than stock. The ride is superb with the Crown 1-2 drop. Nice and tight, but still rides very well.

 

[Gary's Hemi]

Hey Gary,
I see You have many of the rear suspension upgrades that I am going with. Tell me, did they improve Your off the line traction at all?

Yes. The Illicit brackets & QA1's both improved how the truck hooked up. I went from consistant mid 1.9 60's w/o those but w/ the same mods on 22" street tires to consistant low to mid 1.8 60's w/ the brackets & shocks on the 22" street tires. I can tell a big difference on the street too.

 

[Booms]

The Illicit brackets & QA1's both improved how the truck hooked up.

What setting are your QA-1s at?

 

[Gary's Hemi]

What setting are your QA-1s at?

I keep them at 6 for dd use and set them to 4 on the drag strip.

 

[mondo]

You guys are going to cost me more money...lol

 

[Gary's Hemi]

You guys are going to cost me more money...lol

These trucks cost alot to set a 2/4 lowering kit up right. I have well over $2000 in my suspension but it handles like a dream now. Can hook 1.81 60's on 22" street tires, holds curves better than my Mustang GT did and rides pretty damn good for being lowered. I dd it 100 miles a day. This is the best riding lowered truck I have had w/ its current suspension set up. Now at 1st w/ just the Belltech 2/4 Street Performer kit w/ nothing else done....rode like ****, handled like **** & hooked like ****...lol I hated it. The main 2 things that brought the best out in the suspension was the Illicit brackets & QA1 shocks. If I ever have another 1 of these trucks, I wont lower it w/o those 2. Expecially the Illicit brackets.

 

[mondo]

These trucks cost alot to set a 2/4 lowering kit up right. I have well over $2000 in my suspension but it handles like a dream now. Can hook 1.81 60's on 22" street tires, holds curves better than my Mustang GT did and rides pretty damn good for being lowered. I dd it 100 miles a day. This is the best riding lowered truck I have had w/ its current suspension set up. Now at 1st w/ just the Belltech 2/4 Street Performer kit w/ nothing else done....rode like ****, handled like **** & hooked like ****...lol I hated it. The main 2 things that brought the best out in the suspension was the Illicit brackets & QA1 shocks. If I ever have another 1 of these trucks, I wont lower it w/o those 2. Expecially the Illicit brackets.

Those 60s on 22s are nice! Especially being a truck. QA1s are definitely nice, i couldnt do without them on my jeep. I can imagine how well they ride on the truck. Those brackets are just a tough pill to swallow at $500...lol

 

[Gary's Hemi]

Those 60s on 22s are nice! Especially being a truck. QA1s are definitely nice, i couldnt do without them on my jeep. I can imagine how well they ride on the truck. Those brackets are just a tough pill to swallow at $500...lol

It is if you buy them powder coated but there is a lil cheaper way.....you can buy the brackets uncoated for $400 from Illicit. All grade 8 hardware & everything, just uncoated. Thats what I did & I just painted them myself. $100 cheaper that way

 

[mondo]

It is if you buy them powder coated but there is a lil cheaper way.....you can buy the brackets uncoated for $400 from Illicit. All grade 8 hardware & everything, just uncoated. Thats what I did & I just painted them myself. $100 cheaper that way

Ah nice, i didnt know that. Thanks!

 

[Booms]

You can buy the brackets uncoated for $400 from Illicit...

Or you can wait until somebody else orders them, decides they don't want them, and then pay $350.00 shipped for a complete kit !

 

[mondo]

Or you can wait until somebody else orders them, decides they don't want them, and then pay $350.00 shipped for a complete kit !

Even better yet!

 

[Booms]

Even better yet!

 

[Booms]

Core 4X4 Upper and Lower adjustable control arms.....

 

[Gary's Hemi]

Those arms are impresive. I'm going to get a set soon