I have an 09 regular cab, it has the high performance suspension, and it is also a 4x4, I like the look of the back end of a truck riding high a little, but on this one its insane, so I want to do a 2 in the rear and 1 in the front drop, I'm assuming this will help my handling. So what are my choices for this drop? will it hurt my handling?, I can't see how but I still want to ask. I'm also assuming the stock shocks will be fine with this little of a drop, right?
2/1 drop on nnbs
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No bars in the 09s to decrank if its a 1500.
If the truck is a half ton i would go with the belltech strut up front cause you can always go lower if you want to later, for the rear pul out the factory block and get shackles.
high performance, is the lowered, road tuned suspension, with the 20's
heres the description off of the build and price tool of a silverado
High Performance Suspension Package
Feature: Sport suspension
A sport suspension is designed to provide taut handling for maximum vehicle control. Features may include higher spring rates, unique shock absorber valving, stiffer stabilizer bars and special bushings.
Benefit:
A sport suspension provides enhanced stability during acceleration, cornering, manoeuvreing and braking by maintaining maximum contact between tires and the road. Precise handling control permits a driver to negotiate twists and turns on the roadway or race track at higher speeds than would be practical or safe in vehicles with more conventional suspensions.
heres the description off of the build and price tool of a silverado
High Performance Suspension Package
Feature: Sport suspension
A sport suspension is designed to provide taut handling for maximum vehicle control. Features may include higher spring rates, unique shock absorber valving, stiffer stabilizer bars and special bushings.
Benefit:
A sport suspension provides enhanced stability during acceleration, cornering, manoeuvreing and braking by maintaining maximum contact between tires and the road. Precise handling control permits a driver to negotiate twists and turns on the roadway or race track at higher speeds than would be practical or safe in vehicles with more conventional suspensions.
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As mentioned above, you can pull the factory lifting block in the rear or add shackles. Up front, you'll need the struts from Belltech as it is your only option for a 1" front "drop".
Okay I have it all figured out now, thanks for the help just 2 question
Will my handling improve, stay the same or get worse, (not ride quality, just the handling aspect)
Will any shocks need to be changed, I'm not 100% sure but I think struts act as the shocks for the front.
Will my handling improve, stay the same or get worse, (not ride quality, just the handling aspect)
Will any shocks need to be changed, I'm not 100% sure but I think struts act as the shocks for the front.
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Honestly man you're not even going to notice that. If you're going to spend the time, do a 2/3 by taking out the rear block plus the 2" shackles and set the struts at 2".
Mine is a 4/6 drop and it sits pretty high :imo. You'll get tired of it after about a week and want it lower, we all do :shake:
Mine is a 4/6 drop and it sits pretty high :imo. You'll get tired of it after about a week and want it lower, we all do :shake:
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the man speaks the truth
i did a 3/4 on my old truck and looked @ it a week later and thought "damn I should have gone lower!"
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I've gone from 0/3 to 2/3 to 2/4 to 2/5 to 4/5 to 4/6 now I'm looking for stock hangers to make it a full 4/7.
Sad really :whyme:
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and I bet you were the same as the rest of us, asked the forums opinion and decided to go with your own choice instead of listening to everyone else and just going lower from the start :biggrin:
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A 2/3 drop on an NNBS sits high still. It sits higher than a stock NBS. Trust me man, you'll want at least 2/3 once it's all said and done.
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:word: I never have a problem with snow :crazy:Where in Alberta are you? My truck gets around just fine
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