dropping a 4x4

[daytonahemi392]

what do I need to do to drop my truck properly?

I have seen the threads of trashed driveshafts, so I wanna know how toavoid the problems.

[SharaDon]

If you drop it. you can't make a simple turn in 4x4 without hurting the front axles.

[(fast_hemi)]

i want to know too

[daytonahemi392]

belltech drop leafs or a flip kit?

[adamsredlines]

Flip kit retains factory ride and towing.

Drop leafs are stiffer and reduce load by 500 lbs

[otter1363]

I just put a ground force kit on my 4x4 a couple weeks back. Back is a flip, front is new keys. I couldnt get my camber back to spec. but it's real close.

I have noticed a muffled "klunk" or solid sounding rattle since the install/alignment up front that comes and goes, havent found it yet. Everything is tight so wondering if it might be related to the new alignment of the shafts/couplers...? Just gotta get under it and nut/bolt everything I guess. Kinda weird that it comes and goes.

[daytonahemi392]

Flip kit retains factory ride and towing.

Drop leafs are stiffer and reduce load by 500 lbs

Do they both require the perches to be welded?

[adamsredlines]

Drop leafs don't, you are just replacing stock arched leafs with flat ones.

I have had both and flip kits are the way to go IMO.

[Spedly]

With the clunk really tighten down the upper control arms if they aren't super tight they clunk.


I had great luck with belltechs at the track along with some spindles and loosening up the torsion bars.

[Canadian Hemi]

how far did you slack off those torsion bars?

[dline]

nothing new on dropping a 4x4, mine has been for 2 years

[otter1363]

so the "clunk" I was hearing was a defective shock - Summit Racing sent a replacement N/C since it was brand freaking new....

[FAhemiST]

so the "clunk" I was hearing was a defective shock - Summit Racing sent a replacement N/C since it was brand freaking new....
how are you liking your drop kit with the torsion keys?