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Old 12-13-2018, 03:32 PM   #1
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08 Silverado Drop in process

The truck has been a farm truck the last 10 years and as of recent it no longer has a farm to tend. I have decided to removed the leveling kit and take the truck down 2 inches in the front and 3 inches in the rear. Installed new ball joints while I was at it. Got the front done and will have the rear done soon.
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Old 12-15-2018, 02:38 PM   #2
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Re: 08 Silverado Drop in process

Thanks for this, there isn't much lowering stuff on there for newer trucks.
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Old 12-16-2018, 03:33 PM   #3
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Thanks for this, there isn't much lowering stuff on there for newer trucks.
I agree, not much info on this forum on the 07+ stuff.
Installed the belltech rear shackles and removed the blocks. Had to remove the hitch to get the shackle bolts out.
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Old 12-16-2018, 03:37 PM   #4
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Old 12-17-2018, 01:53 PM   #5
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Re: 08 Silverado Drop in process

2" front and 3" rear
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Old 12-17-2018, 08:47 PM   #6
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Re: 08 Silverado Drop in process

It looks nice.

Did you take a before and after measurement from somewhere on the truck?
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Old 12-18-2018, 04:09 PM   #7
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It looks nice.

Did you take a before and after measurement from somewhere on the truck?
Thanks
I have a few times, even after it all settled. Before I had leveling blocks and the front and rear was 38. Front is now at 33.5" and rear is 35."
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Old 12-20-2018, 02:56 AM   #8
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Re: 08 Silverado Drop in process

That is a pretty good drop.
I am considering between bags or just a drop like yours along with drop spindles for a 08 Colorado I recently picked up for the frame.
Thanks I may just go this route.
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Old 12-20-2018, 02:18 PM   #9
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That is a pretty good drop.
I am considering between bags or just a drop like yours along with drop spindles for a 08 Colorado I recently picked up for the frame.
Thanks I may just go this route.
Alternatively you could do springs and put the strut under the lower control arm. That would give you -3-4 inches of drop in the front.
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Old 12-23-2018, 01:03 AM   #10
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I will pull the wheels next week and take a look.
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