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Timbo's350 · 09-02-2001, 11:07 PM

I want to drop my 90 Sierra 2/4 & will probably go w/ either a BellTech or DJM drop but was wondering if this is the best way to lower it or if I should remove a leaf?? I still want to be able to take a load..... Is there a difference between the Bell Tech & DJM kit??

Thanks,
-Timbo-

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90 GMC Sierra SWB... TBI 350 w/ 700R4 (4L60) 98k mi. Flowtech Shorty Headers, Jet chip, Flows (Dualed at the corners of the fender), K&N Aircharger, Bosch Plat. +4 plugs & wires

2 RF 10" HE2 subs & RF 250a2 amp.... Kenwood 4x6s in dash & columns

"Beer, Boobs, or Booty... Nobody rides free"- A friend of mine

My Truck has only 2 speeds:
Reverse &
WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!!
-My 10 yr. old bro_

Z16 · 09-03-2001, 10:07 AM

To maintain stock ride and load carrying, you must use a drop spindle and shackle/hanger kit. The drop control arms are almost as good, but the spindles are easier to install. If you pull a leaf out, you will lose a lot of load carrying. Also beware of "dropped leafs". Some are just factory springs with a couple of leafs removed. My favorite lowering products have always been Bell Tech, and we have tried something from nearly every company. DJM would be a close second. The shackle/hanger kit is more work to install, but to maintain a truck that you can still use and enjoy driving, it is a worthwhile mod.

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98 GMC Sierra, cowl hood, Euro lenses, billet grille, cat-back exhaust. Airbags, 18's, and engine mods in the spring. Looking for the right 71-72 GMC short/fleet

69 longhorn · 09-05-2001, 03:43 PM

I agree with Z16,did a 90,& used belltech parts.....shackle&hanger on the rear. real slick set up,was about a good day,s work to do both ends of the truck......Hotrod horn.

09-02-2001, 11:07 PM	#1
Timbo's350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Humble, Tx, USA Posts: 125	Best Way to drop 90 Sierra 2/4 I want to drop my 90 Sierra 2/4 & will probably go w/ either a BellTech or DJM drop but was wondering if this is the best way to lower it or if I should remove a leaf?? I still want to be able to take a load..... Is there a difference between the Bell Tech & DJM kit?? Thanks, -Timbo- ------------------ 90 GMC Sierra SWB... TBI 350 w/ 700R4 (4L60) 98k mi. Flowtech Shorty Headers, Jet chip, Flows (Dualed at the corners of the fender), K&N Aircharger, Bosch Plat. +4 plugs & wires 2 RF 10" HE2 subs & RF 250a2 amp.... Kenwood 4x6s in dash & columns "Beer, Boobs, or Booty... Nobody rides free"- A friend of mine My Truck has only 2 speeds: Reverse & WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!! -My 10 yr. old bro_ __________________ 90 GMC Sierra SWB... TBI 350 w/ 700R4 (4L60) 100k mi. Flowtech Shorty Headers, Jet chip, Flows (Dualed at the corners of the fender), K&N Aircharger, Bosch Plat. +4 plugs & wires 2 RF 10" HE2 subs & RF 250a2 amp.... Kenwood 4x6s in dash & columns, Pioneer CD Gray w/ a fat red stripe on either side, 16x8s w/ 255/70/15 Goodyear Wingfoot, Billet Grill... (Soon to be dropped 4/6 rollin on 255/55s at the corners, Chrome teardrop front bumper, Clear headlights, signals, & corners, phantom grill Cervinis Ram Air Hood, Sir Michael's Roll Pan, sport mirrors, caddy tails, shaved trim & emblems, tailgate handle,& doors)Haven't though of a color to paint it yet but I was thinking a blue or orange pearl w/ either racing stripes or ghost flames "Beer, Boobs, or Booty... Nobody rides free"- A friend of mine My Truck has only 2 speeds: Reverse & WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!! -My 10 yr. old bro- FCK THOSE PUSY TERRORISTS GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

09-03-2001, 10:07 AM	#2
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,508	To maintain stock ride and load carrying, you must use a drop spindle and shackle/hanger kit. The drop control arms are almost as good, but the spindles are easier to install. If you pull a leaf out, you will lose a lot of load carrying. Also beware of "dropped leafs". Some are just factory springs with a couple of leafs removed. My favorite lowering products have always been Bell Tech, and we have tried something from nearly every company. DJM would be a close second. The shackle/hanger kit is more work to install, but to maintain a truck that you can still use and enjoy driving, it is a worthwhile mod. ------------------ 98 GMC Sierra, cowl hood, Euro lenses, billet grille, cat-back exhaust. Airbags, 18's, and engine mods in the spring. Looking for the right 71-72 GMC short/fleet __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

09-05-2001, 03:43 PM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I agree with Z16,did a 90,& used belltech parts.....shackle&hanger on the rear. real slick set up,was about a good day,s work to do both ends of the truck......Hotrod horn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn



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