[bounce03x]

On my 2000 NBS EC, I have DJM 5/7 lowering components and I need to upgrade my coils, shocks and leaf springs.

For the front, I'm using the DJM 5" lca and my OEM front coils I think are do for a replacement.

For the rear, from the DJM kit I only used the flip kit and notch so I guess it's a 6" drop? My factory leafs are definitely do for a swap because 1 leaf has a different arch... more straight then the passenger.

I'm also using the Airlift helper bag kit.

My truck drives like complete crap and I want to upgrade everything. I use this daily as my work truck for my business. What would you guys recommend for a great ride?

I'm open to suggestions. I'm willing to swap the DJM lca to a spindle/coil setup.

 

[2005_Silverado]

2" McG spingles and 2" coils...new oem leaf springs if urs are really worn. What shocks?

 

[Graystone]

I have brand new stock coils for sale if you just want to replace stock with stock

 

[bounce03x]

2005_Silverado: Can you confirm with me that the DJM 5/7, for the rear if I didn't use the shackles... would that give me a 6 inch drop? My truck sits pretty level now if I am at 5/6 drop. Wondering if the new leaf springs would raise it up?

As for shocks, when I bought the kit the guy gave me "explorer" lowering shocks? I definitely want new shocks... what do you recommend?

Where can I buy the OEM leaf springs?

Graystone- I maybe interested... how much? I was looking at these MOOG coils to help with the lean http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/moog-coil-spring-set-60150/20519075-P?searchTerm=moog+coils

 

[Graystone]

$50 +shipping but it may be cheaper not to ship since you are pretty close to me.

 

[2005_Silverado]

2005_Silverado: Can you confirm with me that the DJM 5/7, for the rear if I didn't use the shackles... would that give me a 6 inch drop? My truck sits pretty level now if I am at 5/6 drop. Wondering if the new leaf springs would raise it up?

As for shocks, when I bought the kit the guy gave me "explorer" lowering shocks? I definitely want new shocks... what do you recommend?

Where can I buy the OEM leaf springs?

Graystone- I maybe interested... how much? I was looking at these MOOG coils to help with the lean http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/moog-coil-spring-set-60150/20519075-P?searchTerm=moog+coils

if all u did was the flip kit, its 6" out back. www.rockauto.com should have oem leafs.

belltech nitro drop 2 is what I run but people seem to prefer the street performer line...its a bit stiffer than the nitro drop 2s.

 

[bounce03x]

Where do you recommend buying the MCg spindle / coils?

 

[2005_Silverado]

http://www.timssuspensiononline.com/

or amazon...whoever is cheaper

 

[2005_Silverado]

tim is a vendor here

kris is also a vendor but she doesnt carry McG iirc.
http://www.thesuspensionsource.com/

u can get the belltech spindles from her, but i have no experience with them or their springs.

 

[FiestyZ71]

Badass work truck imo

 

[bounce03x]

2005_Silverado - What shocks do you think would work best for my truck since I occasionally haul a furnace or misc equipment?

Fiesty- Thank you... hoping to get some legit vinyl graphics on it soon. This wasn't intended for a work truck but when my van crapped out on me and I had to get to work ASAP.. i picked up the topper and had it painted.

If I get another van this summer, then I'll keep the vinyl on it, remove the topper and bag it. Will be a shop/show truck...hopefully a tax write off:hmmm2:

 

[bounce03x]

Fiesty - nice truck too.. where'd you get the black lower bumper portion or did you paint it?

 

[bounce03x]

For the MCg spindle/coil setup, would I be able to get an accurate alignment?

 

[barrrf]

Dropped work truck? I like it.

 

[FiestyZ71]

Fiesty - nice truck too.. where'd you get the black lower bumper portion or did you paint it?

Painted