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SRH916 · 01-16-2008, 09:55 AM

Has anyone here purchased a kit from McGaughy's? Are they quality parts? Does anyone know if they would fit heavy duty brakes? Here is the link from summit Here.
Should I just go with Belltech, or would summits parts be the same?
Thanks for the help and input.

**Captkaos** · 01-16-2008, 12:57 PM

The will fit, just have to order them for 1.25" (HD) rotors. I can get them..

SRH916 · 01-16-2008, 01:05 PM

Does that include shocks, or do I need to buy them seperate? Would I need special shocks for the drop?

**Captkaos** · 01-16-2008, 01:25 PM

The summit kit doesn't come with shocks if that is what you are asking. Generally a spindle/shackle/hanger kit for a 2.5/4 drop won't require new shocks.

kevinr1970 · 01-16-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Generally a spindle/shackle/hanger kit for a 2.5/4 drop won't require new shocks.

Won't the rear require new shocks?
Or at least an "extender"?

AceX · 01-17-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Won't the rear require new shocks?
Or at least an "extender"?

No.

BowTieOgre · 01-17-2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Won't the rear require new shocks?
Or at least an "extender"?

I think you only need new shocks OR the shock extensions if you use a flip kit. I bought a flip kit and it came with the extensions but I ended up buying new "lowered" shocks from Summit and my truck rides great.

SRH916 · 01-17-2008, 07:16 PM

Does anyone have pictures of how a stock truck would sit with a flip kit and lowering springs and some with drop shackles/hangers and a drop spindle? Im curious to see the difference.

**Captkaos** · 01-18-2008, 12:52 AM

With a flip kit, you will need spindles AND springs to get it to set even.
On the 2/4 drops, you can get spindles or springs in the front, but if it was mine I would go with spindles...

01-16-2008, 09:55 AM	#1
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Drop Kits Has anyone here purchased a kit from McGaughy's? Are they quality parts? Does anyone know if they would fit heavy duty brakes? Here is the link from summit Here. Should I just go with Belltech, or would summits parts be the same? Thanks for the help and input. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

01-16-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Drop Kits The will fit, just have to order them for 1.25" (HD) rotors. I can get them.. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-16-2008, 01:05 PM	#3
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Drop Kits Does that include shocks, or do I need to buy them seperate? Would I need special shocks for the drop? __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

01-16-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Drop Kits The summit kit doesn't come with shocks if that is what you are asking. Generally a spindle/shackle/hanger kit for a 2.5/4 drop won't require new shocks. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-17-2008, 07:16 PM	#8
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Drop Kits Does anyone have pictures of how a stock truck would sit with a flip kit and lowering springs and some with drop shackles/hangers and a drop spindle? Im curious to see the difference. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

01-18-2008, 12:52 AM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Drop Kits With a flip kit, you will need spindles AND springs to get it to set even. On the 2/4 drops, you can get spindles or springs in the front, but if it was mine I would go with spindles... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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