Well after a few suggestions, I am cosidering installing a lowering kit. Which is best? Mcgauhys, Ground Force or Xmetals. Also, which one requires the least amount of modifications?
2/4 Lowering Kit, Which is Best?
- Thread starter blackviper
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go with x-metal.
RatMotor
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The only permanent modification w/ the X-metal is cutting off the mounting bucket for the front bumpstop - don't know about the others. I'm happy with my X-metal:rock: .
DRamSrt10
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From what I heard from the guys in here and I said go with x-metal.
Rockin Ronnie
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I have McGaughys on mine and I'm happy with it.
X metal dude............call up Gary he knows drop kits!
patrick
patrick
Just use a torch Just kidding PLEASE don't do that
Just kidding PLEASE don't do that
This is a tough one to say.............. I think the kits out there are tops, they work great.
But a few of the 06s hve had very serious problems with vibration, Redsrt007 actually workin a ton on one, and not sure if the guy is still happy, I havent heard.
The 06s are very different from the 05s.
If you want simple and no mods, put a 1.25 spring in front, and a 2 inch lowering shackle out back, with that you should be able to keep the stock shocks, and ride would be comparable to stock.
but thats just my lil bitty opinion
But a few of the 06s hve had very serious problems with vibration, Redsrt007 actually workin a ton on one, and not sure if the guy is still happy, I havent heard.
The 06s are very different from the 05s.
If you want simple and no mods, put a 1.25 spring in front, and a 2 inch lowering shackle out back, with that you should be able to keep the stock shocks, and ride would be comparable to stock.
but thats just my lil bitty opinion
I've already installed a 2 inch lowering shackle in the rear. It still not enough, more so now after the new wheels. It seems that the Xmetal kit comes with a shim kit to reduce or eliminate vibrations. Is this correct and how difficult is it to get it right?
blackviper said:
Bo I really dont know, I would PM Redsrtoo7 about the problems he worked on.
From what I remember it was bottoming problems and vibrations I think, but pm Patrick to be sure, jsut dont want ya to have any problems.
If anyone else has a 06 chime in and help here.
Thanks for all the feedback. I'll wait for someone to chime in.
nwappleby
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im looking for the same....DITTO me
ChrisAZ
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You won't be happy with the X-Metal kit if you already went 2" in the rear and it wasn't enough because the X-Metal kit is a 2/1 kit. It will only give you 2" in the rear. I think the only good option for you to go lower than 2" is air baggin it. The ugliest part of these trucks is the massive view of the wheel wells. I hate the look. In fact, it is probably the #1 thing I dislike about the truck and there really is no good solution. Bummer.
If i had it to do it over with! I would have waited for someone to come out with a drop spindal kit. that way you will still maintain the factory ride & specs. i have x/m kit 2/2 ,it bounces in front end, and at high speeds, corning i can feel that something just is not right, the steering wheel has a 1" free play, i guess like my pops said, she dont dont stand on all 4 wheels right. and ChrisAZ, u r right about the wheel opening, looks bad all open like that.
Rockin Ronnie
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With my McGaughys kit I have had no vibration problems that I have been hearing about with the xmetal kit. If you want to do it right the first time go with the McGaughys kit.
HOT RAM
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Just be patient and wait.I have it on good authority, something really nice is coming out soon !!!!!!!!
Do a search on springs / air ride
Do a search on springs / air ride
It is my understanding that the Xmetal kit is a 2/4 drop. Is this correct?
Is there any problems with the McGauhys' kit? Any modifications needed?
Please take into consideration that I'm running 305/35/24 in the front which are about an inch taller and my truck is an 06.
Is there any problems with the McGauhys' kit? Any modifications needed?
Please take into consideration that I'm running 305/35/24 in the front which are about an inch taller and my truck is an 06.
I have just put a 1/2 on my 06 QC then left for a 15 day vacation (which i am still in ) - didnt get the chance to drive the thing much but here are my comments :
1) It was a Royal PITA to put the kit on with jackstands infront of my house .
2) It does vibrate at the back , but i didnt try to fiddle with it yet . But i am sure i can make it dissapear . its very slight .
3) the 1/2 kit is more like 1.5 /3 on the highest setting in the back .
4)The problem with bouncing is all in the shocks , i just ordered QA1s for it . But i am sure that the OEM will be better than the ones with the kit.
5)the front bumpstops are difficult to remove .
6) Mine didnt align to factory spec but was close enough for me , as i didnt want to drill in the front .
7) The truck looks sooo much better with it , the OEM suspension is 4x4 height , all my buddies thought it was a 4X4 when i bought the truck !!!
8) it seems the kit is well made
My advise to you is to stay with the highest kit (1/2) as the problems seem more with the lower kits .
) - didnt get the chance to drive the thing much but here are my comments : 1) It was a Royal PITA to put the kit on with jackstands infront of my house .
2) It does vibrate at the back , but i didnt try to fiddle with it yet . But i am sure i can make it dissapear . its very slight .
3) the 1/2 kit is more like 1.5 /3 on the highest setting in the back .
4)The problem with bouncing is all in the shocks , i just ordered QA1s for it . But i am sure that the OEM will be better than the ones with the kit.
5)the front bumpstops are difficult to remove .
6) Mine didnt align to factory spec but was close enough for me , as i didnt want to drill in the front .
7) The truck looks sooo much better with it , the OEM suspension is 4x4 height , all my buddies thought it was a 4X4 when i bought the truck !!!
8) it seems the kit is well made
My advise to you is to stay with the highest kit (1/2) as the problems seem more with the lower kits .
Rockin Ronnie
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I personally have had no issues with my kit! I also am running 24's and mine is also an 06.blackviper said:
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