McGaughy's 4.5/6, or a DJM 5/5 drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lost 40 · 03-12-2011, 06:30 PM

The first mod I want to do is either a McGaughy's 4.5/6 inch static drop, or a DJM 5/5 inch static drop. Anyone have any input on either of these drops? The 5/5 looks like I don't have to C-Nothch the frame, but I am expecting there wouldn't be much room for travel unless you did a C-notch here . Anyone using them, and did they ride ok? Install fairly easy?

chevymotocross · 03-12-2011, 08:03 PM

I went with Western Chassis 4/6 with great results and fit. As far as DJM and McGaughy, both have great reputations. With the DJM though, you will have fitment issues with their spindles, if you are using a 15'' wheel. Something to consider.

My kit came with a c-notch. If it had not, I would not have installed one because with the factory bump stops removed, there was enough travel. The notch is nice to have though if I ever decide to put tons of weight in the bed.

03-12-2011, 06:30 PM	#1
Lost 40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 60	McGaughy's 4.5/6, or a DJM 5/5 drop? The first mod I want to do is either a McGaughy's 4.5/6 inch static drop, or a DJM 5/5 inch static drop. Anyone have any input on either of these drops? The 5/5 looks like I don't have to C-Nothch the frame, but I am expecting there wouldn't be much room for travel unless you did a C-notch here . Anyone using them, and did they ride ok? Install fairly easy? __________________ 1986 Chevy C10 2" Drop 350 SB 350 Turbo Trans "Keep it rubber side down, in between the ditches"

03-12-2011, 08:03 PM	#2
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: McGaughy's 4.5/6, or a DJM 5/5 drop? I went with Western Chassis 4/6 with great results and fit. As far as DJM and McGaughy, both have great reputations. With the DJM though, you will have fitment issues with their spindles, if you are using a 15'' wheel. Something to consider. My kit came with a c-notch. If it had not, I would not have installed one because with the factory bump stops removed, there was enough travel. The notch is nice to have though if I ever decide to put tons of weight in the bed. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 03-12-2011 at 08:04 PM.



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