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Slammed67 · 06-23-2009, 04:57 PM

I installed a DJM 4x6 drop kit this past weekend (happy Father’s Day to me!). Kit consists of front lower control arms, rear flip kit/c-notch and new shocks all around. I’m very happy with how it looks and it rides decent despite not having it aligned yet. I need to raise the tailpipe up a few inches since it is currently below the top of the c-notch. I took it to a shop this morning to get it aligned and they said it was too low for their machine to read across wheel to wheel. I found another place in town that can do lowered vehicles so I’m going to take it there next week.

cstm68 · 06-23-2009, 10:37 PM

wow. looks geat,

they said it was to low? i dont know about that, the wheels are still in the same place, its the truck that came down and the alignment plated go on the wheels not the truck
i do alignments all day at work and we can do just about anything as long as it gets on the lift

Slammed67 · 06-24-2009, 09:55 AM

He said that the alignment machine he uses sights from left to right wheel. He said that he couldn't get a clear shot across the front of the truck due to the front cross member and suspension components being in the way. That is the only shop I really trust in town so I believe what he told me. I called another shop and they said the same thing. I did find a place in town that can do it, but not until Tuesday. Apparently some alignment machines can do it and some can't.

cstm68 · 06-24-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

He said that the alignment machine he uses sights from left to right wheel. He said that he couldn't get a clear shot across the front of the truck due to the front cross member and suspension components being in the way. That is the only shop I really trust in town so I believe what he told me. I called another shop and they said the same thing. I did find a place in town that can do it, but not until Tuesday. Apparently some alignment machines can do it and some can't.

oh, the one i use at work has plates that attach to the rim and stick out on the sides,

LooseCannon · 06-29-2009, 05:02 PM

Looks Great! What size tire and does it rub?

Slammed67 · 06-29-2009, 05:20 PM

The tires are 255/70-16 (stock size). The front tires rub when I go over a dip in the highway, but I think I have the 5" lower control arms instead of 4". I bought them used so I'm trying to figure out which ones I have (they were supposed to be 4"). They aren't stamped with a part number, so I need to contact DJM to find out.

OARNGESI · 06-30-2009, 05:14 AM

Looks way better

72BlckButy · 06-30-2009, 08:01 AM

Looks great Jason!

How's the other truck project going?

BTW, mark your calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's on September 11-13 in Riverside, MO. Bring either truck and hang out with several members. Check out the Missouri/Midwest sections for more info, or shoot me a pm.

*BGRAFX* · 06-30-2009, 11:14 AM

WOW my dad has the same truck only its a chevy. That drop looks awesome.

mixermike · 07-01-2009, 07:42 PM

your truck looks sweet. i put that same kit on my 2000 gmc extended cab back when it was new. still have the truck and still love the look. i have 70,000 miles on the truck and have only had to replace the front shocks. its a good kit

1LoC10 · 07-08-2009, 08:30 PM

looks sweet

06-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I lowered my 2000 GMC I installed a DJM 4x6 drop kit this past weekend (happy Father’s Day to me!). Kit consists of front lower control arms, rear flip kit/c-notch and new shocks all around. I’m very happy with how it looks and it rides decent despite not having it aligned yet. I need to raise the tailpipe up a few inches since it is currently below the top of the c-notch. I took it to a shop this morning to get it aligned and they said it was too low for their machine to read across wheel to wheel. I found another place in town that can do lowered vehicles so I’m going to take it there next week. Attached Images __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-23-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC wow. looks geat, they said it was to low? i dont know about that, the wheels are still in the same place, its the truck that came down and the alignment plated go on the wheels not the truck i do alignments all day at work and we can do just about anything as long as it gets on the lift __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-24-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC He said that the alignment machine he uses sights from left to right wheel. He said that he couldn't get a clear shot across the front of the truck due to the front cross member and suspension components being in the way. That is the only shop I really trust in town so I believe what he told me. I called another shop and they said the same thing. I did find a place in town that can do it, but not until Tuesday. Apparently some alignment machines can do it and some can't. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-29-2009, 05:02 PM	#5
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC Looks Great! What size tire and does it rub? __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68

06-29-2009, 05:20 PM	#6
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC The tires are 255/70-16 (stock size). The front tires rub when I go over a dip in the highway, but I think I have the 5" lower control arms instead of 4". I bought them used so I'm trying to figure out which ones I have (they were supposed to be 4"). They aren't stamped with a part number, so I need to contact DJM to find out. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-30-2009, 05:14 AM	#7
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC Looks way better __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

06-30-2009, 08:01 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC Looks great Jason! How's the other truck project going? BTW, mark your calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's on September 11-13 in Riverside, MO. Bring either truck and hang out with several members. Check out the Missouri/Midwest sections for more info, or shoot me a pm. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-30-2009 at 08:03 AM.

06-30-2009, 11:14 AM	#9
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC WOW my dad has the same truck only its a chevy. That drop looks awesome.

07-01-2009, 07:42 PM	#10
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: I lowered my 2000 GMC your truck looks sweet. i put that same kit on my 2000 gmc extended cab back when it was new. still have the truck and still love the look. i have 70,000 miles on the truck and have only had to replace the front shocks. its a good kit Last edited by mixermike; 07-01-2009 at 07:42 PM.

07-08-2009, 08:30 PM	#11
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