Most economical drop solution

[Chris Coufal]

This has probably been addressed 100000X already......and I've been reading for 2 straight weeks and I'm still confused.....so I'm going to ask. I know there are all sorts of projects/builds on here for me to gain your knowledge from. So here goes:

First, I'm trying to decide which way is the best bang for the buck from a drop perspective. Secondly, I'm trying to figure out what can be done in stages and money permits and what must be done all at the same time. I'd hate to start one route.....only to find out later on that what I had already done conflicts with the next step.

I'm also trying to figure out what the differences are in the PB kits and what is the best way versus what can I use and get the desired look. As much as I'd like to spend 8G on a front and rear drop member with all new control arms.....it's just not what I'm looking to do with this truck. I'm really trying to keep it within a budget and use it as a driver....not the show truck route.

I really like the stage 2 stance and I like that it can retain the factory bed. Can someone explain to me the difference between the drop member front, the stage 2 basic and the stage 2 deluxe? There are no pictures on those last two options. I can see the differences in the rear basic and deluxe kit....but what is the rear drop member? Is the drop member needed for the stage 2 stance?

Also are the trailing arms in the deluxe kit for a special purpose? Do they offer additional ground clearance?

I thought about purchasing the CCP kit that had dropped spindles, disk brake conversion, shocks and drop springs for now. Would I be able to go back in later and pull the springs out and put bags? Is that even practical....or should I just spend the money on the bags now? Also if I ran the stock control arms and used bags/spindles up front, would I be able to add the drop member later without replacing the arms?

LOL.....I'm sorta lost here and I'd like to get the truck as low as possible with disks for about $3500 (excluding wheels/tires).

Help please....and thanks