New guy lowering question ..

[G-Truck]

Hi everyone new guy from Ct. here . I am reposting this from the general area . I just bought a 2014 express RCSB 4x4 and I am looking at threads dealing with lowering . I am a bit confused as some kits talk about relocation bracket for panhard bar and re drilling ?? But from what I have read about Ground Force kit it is just shocks and springs . Is panhard leveling just a 2wd thing ? What gives ?? Thanks for any info .- Gary

 

[audio1der]

If you lower the rear by 4", there's a good chance your rear end will not be centered in the wheel well afterward. the panhard relocate bracket, or re-drilling the panhard mount, solve that.
Either the McGoughy's kit or the Ground Force have the reloc bracket, the other does not.(can't remember which is which)
I can vouch that lowering only 2" may not require that much work.

 

[G-Truck]

Thank you, The more I read the more I am starting to understand the whole panhard axle centering deal . I tink 2" lowering in the back is as much as I want to do at this point . Now I just need to understand what is the best way to do it . My first concern is keeping the truck intact . I see you lowered yours 2" in the rear . What all did you use ? Thanks

 

[Hemi450hp]

I have a 2011 4wd, and started off with a 2" rear level. It was better than stock, but if you like a lowered stance, you will find yourself wanting more. I then went with the Ground Force 2/3 drop, and couldn't be happier. It does not come with a track bar bracket, but I have yet to feel any kind of wobble or lack of stability with this truck. I am also running a Hellwig Rear swaybar though which does help handling. If I buy another 4wd, I would have no doubts about running this exact kit again.

 

[N1ck]

I have my GF 2/3" sitting in my basement, cannot wait to get it on! I spent a lot of time reading and GF was always praised.

 

[G-Truck]

Thanks guys for the info . Ground Force would be the way I would go if I do a full drop . Hemi450 - did you redrill for panhard bar ? What is your opinion of a spohn adjustable panhard bar is it necessary ? What was the part# of your sway bar ?Thanks

 

[Hemi450hp]

I did not redrill, nor did I install the adjustable bar. I added the Hellwig rear swaybar back when I had the 2" rear drop, and have never experienced any kind of wag or wobble in the back of the truck. The truck rides surprisingly well for a lowered truck and handles nicely as well.

 

[G-Truck]

Thanks , Are you running a front sway bar as well ?

 

[audio1der]

I cut my rear stock springs. I wouldn't have done it, but the truck has SO much susp. travel, it just made sense and fit the budget.

 

[DavidRam]

I have a 2011 4wd, and started off with a 2" rear level. It was better than stock, but if you like a lowered stance, you will find yourself wanting more. I then went with the Ground Force 2/3 drop, and couldn't be happier. It does not come with a track bar bracket, but I have yet to feel any kind of wobble or lack of stability with this truck. I am also running a Hellwig Rear swaybar though which does help handling. If I buy another 4wd, I would have no doubts about running this exact kit again.

I agree with Matt. I had always wanted to lower my truck, but then decided to just lower the rear 2" with GF springs and shocks...

Less than a year later I had to redo it and lower it a 2/4. A 2" rear drop is not really lowering it all, it's leveling it at best. If you want "lowered" than you will probably want more than the just the rear. My .02.

 

[audio1der]

I'd like to add that a rear lower by 2" will maintain some rake. I started with a 3' drop in the back which DID level it, and I thought it looked stupid.
If you're not going to tow with it, a 24 would def. be more apparent and rewarding,

 

[ssxrnr]

I have my GF 2/3" sitting in my basement, cannot wait to get it on! I spent a lot of time reading and GF was always praised.

Go do it!

 

[G-Truck]

I'd like to add that a rear lower by 2" will maintain some rake. I started with a 3' drop in the back which DID level it, and I thought it looked stupid.
If you're not going to tow with it, a 24 would def. be more apparent and rewarding,

Man , I know exactly what you are talking about . I think you need a little rake to look right . Level dosen't look right to me and worse yet is if the rear is lower than the front . A lot of the crew cabs I have seen lowered in here have that look . I think 2/3 on a regular cab looks right to me . But damn is it going to get expensive . Between Drop kit, Pan bar, Sway bars, New tires and wheels ..etc ... etc .. I better stock up on Ramon noodles and P&J .. LoL