New shortbed pics

[Izzy]

Originally posted by AirMale
Not crazy about the front end either but I bought it knowing that an Escalade front is in the future. As for tonneau covers, it has to be soft. I've owned both including snuglid and Gemtop GT classic. Both were of excellent workmanship and would highly reccomend both but I need to use the bed occasionally and hated finding someone to help remove the lid if neccessary. I've also started to research some drop kits

I've done a couple drops on 99-02's and I would highly suggest DJM components for the 03-04's. DJM makes a very affordable kit and the quality has been excellent on the kits I've installed.

[AirMale]

After a little research of some 99-04 chevy Forums sounds like the DJM is the way to go.

Fiveeightchevy......can you reccommend a 2/4 or a 4/6?

The weather here in Jersey has been wicked cold so I haven't even driven the truck since I brought it home from the dealership. I've been driving a 92 Mazda Protoge with 215K miles on her. Perfect for driving on ice.

[Izzy]

Originally posted by AirMale
After a little research of some 99-04 chevy Forums sounds like the DJM is the way to go.

Fiveeightchevy......can you reccommend a 2/4 or a 4/6?

If you go 4/6 be forewarned the tranny crossmember on these is as low as the suspension crossmember on the 73-87’s. I’m sure you know how to be careful so I wouldn’t worry too much.

One thing to be careful with is cutting the notch. The frames are hydro formed and from my experience with them they don’t take to heat very well so cut the notch with a sawzall or cut off wheel if you can.

I also like to flip the compression struts over to gain a ½” clearance. They run from right behind the LCA’s and make an “x” pattern to the frame. It’s 4 bolts and easy to do and will help in the long run.

If you have any questions do a search for 99+ DJM drops on FSC, you'll see probably 80% of the guys there have the DJM drop and love it.