Drop help before buying
01-07-2021, 03:37 PM
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Drop help before buying
I am the one of the most indecisive person there is. Like the title states, help me make my final decision before pulling the trigger. I have a 2020 CrewCab RWD. Originally I was looking at the 3/5 drop with 24s. My buddy has a 2/4 Belltech on 22s, and I know for sure I do not want 2/4 or 22s. I am looking at the IHC 4/6 drop currently, but concerned it might be TOO low, or be an issue with my stock 20s (until I can get 24s). Any RWDs running a 4/6? On the stock 20s? These are the 2 drops I'm looking at doing, and both would consist of Fox shocks and IHC helper bags. Truck is a daily, but work from home so zero commute, don't tow, and only haul house project stuff (lumber, sod, kids, and what not). Ultimate goal is low, and rides as best as possible (I know 24s will change that) / closest to stock, and not bouncy.
Kits I'm choosing between:
3/5
Belltech coilovers (thinking double adjustable 16001)
Maxtrac 5.5 flip
Fox shocks
IHC helper bags
4/6
IHC 4/6 kit - upper/lower control arms/flip kit
Fox shocks
IHC helper bags
Which would be the better way to go in terms of ride quality, and being able to run the stock 20s for awhile without any issues? They both seem to have their own advantages.
Kits I'm choosing between:
3/5
Belltech coilovers (thinking double adjustable 16001)
Maxtrac 5.5 flip
Fox shocks
IHC helper bags
4/6
IHC 4/6 kit - upper/lower control arms/flip kit
Fox shocks
IHC helper bags
Which would be the better way to go in terms of ride quality, and being able to run the stock 20s for awhile without any issues? They both seem to have their own advantages.
01-07-2021, 04:18 PM
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If you are going to always run <20" wheels, I would definitely use spindles in the front. That will keep all of the geometry correct for at least the first 2" of drop.
I am getting ready to swap my Belltech 4" flip for a Maxtrac 4" flip. I have not been able to get rid of a shudder/vibration that starts around 25mph and lasts until 35mph. As I am sure you have read about, results vary from truck to truck. I think the main manufacturers all provide the same parts regardless of cab configuration. I will report back on my build thread if the Maxtrac fixes my issue. Belltech's saddle brackets clock the rear relative to the leaf spring using longer tabs at each end that engage with the factory leaf pad (that is on the top side of the axle tube, which is now away from the leafs). What is crazy is that you end up installing a shim under the low side to clock it back somewhat. The shim helped, but I think it needs more. See the attached if you are interested. I have not gotten one in my hand yet, but the legs on the Maxtrac bracket appear to be the same length, meaning the rear leaf pad will remain parallel with the leaf spring. I hope this is what I need, being a one-piece drive shaft on a 122"WB truck.
I am getting ready to swap my Belltech 4" flip for a Maxtrac 4" flip. I have not been able to get rid of a shudder/vibration that starts around 25mph and lasts until 35mph. As I am sure you have read about, results vary from truck to truck. I think the main manufacturers all provide the same parts regardless of cab configuration. I will report back on my build thread if the Maxtrac fixes my issue. Belltech's saddle brackets clock the rear relative to the leaf spring using longer tabs at each end that engage with the factory leaf pad (that is on the top side of the axle tube, which is now away from the leafs). What is crazy is that you end up installing a shim under the low side to clock it back somewhat. The shim helped, but I think it needs more. See the attached if you are interested. I have not gotten one in my hand yet, but the legs on the Maxtrac bracket appear to be the same length, meaning the rear leaf pad will remain parallel with the leaf spring. I hope this is what I need, being a one-piece drive shaft on a 122"WB truck.