'03 vs. '06 lowering kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kevinr1970 · 09-23-2006, 10:47 PM

Found a used lowering kit for an '99-'03 truck. Was wondering if this would fit on my '06? Sport Truck Direct lists '99-'06 so can I assume this to be true?
It looks like it is lowering springs for the front - is this an OK way to bring the front down or would it be better to do spindles or control arms?

TheLlama · 09-25-2006, 03:04 PM

Get a McGaughys Suspension drop. Get the spindles up front, they will retain stock ride quality. Shackled and Hangars out back. That will give you a nice 2/4 that will ride good as well.

bagged74 · 10-01-2006, 11:49 PM

My 06 CrewCab has the front leaf spring hanger welded on. This makes it hard to use the shackles and hangers for the 4" rear drop...kinda sux. I wanted to drop it 2/4

CAL 58 GMC · 10-08-2006, 03:11 PM

I used McGaughys Suspension 2 inch dropped spindals & 1 inch coils on my 04. 99 to 06 should all work on your truck.

raycer · 03-04-2010, 02:38 PM

Just picked up my "new" 99 gmc ext cab. I'm trying to figure out the best way to lower her.
Does anyone know how CAL58GMC lowered his rear suspension. He mentions the front but no rear components.
I know this is an old posting, but just had to try.
Thanks all.

doublebeetx · 03-18-2010, 06:04 PM

Skip DJM and go with McGaughy spindles. Alignment or tire wear will never be an issue. I have used both methods and way recommend spindles over a-arms any day.

raycer · 03-18-2010, 06:20 PM

Perfect. I'm almost set on to a 4/6 with helper bags for towing. Will also have c notch. Need to get quotes from places on all this from McGaughy.
Any suggestions on where to ask? Thanks.

doublebeetx · 03-19-2010, 09:22 AM

Stylin Concepts has good prices. I have bought the majority of my stuff from them. Another good supplier is latemodelrestoration.com . They don't carry McGaughy line, but anything else you would need they have,and shipping is chaep. I have a crew cab and used there flip kit which is the usual flip of the leaf spring,then since the front hanger is welded on they have a kit that flip the rear hanger and and installs an adjustable shackle. My truck sits 3/5 lower thanks to them. Install was easy. Good luck with your project !

09-23-2006, 10:47 PM	#1
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	'03 vs. '06 lowering kit? Found a used lowering kit for an '99-'03 truck. Was wondering if this would fit on my '06? Sport Truck Direct lists '99-'06 so can I assume this to be true? It looks like it is lowering springs for the front - is this an OK way to bring the front down or would it be better to do spindles or control arms? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

09-25-2006, 03:04 PM	#2
TheLlama Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15	Re: '03 vs. '06 lowering kit? Get a McGaughys Suspension drop. Get the spindles up front, they will retain stock ride quality. Shackled and Hangars out back. That will give you a nice 2/4 that will ride good as well.

10-01-2006, 11:49 PM	#3
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: '03 vs. '06 lowering kit? My 06 CrewCab has the front leaf spring hanger welded on. This makes it hard to use the shackles and hangers for the 4" rear drop...kinda sux. I wanted to drop it 2/4

10-08-2006, 03:11 PM	#4
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: '03 vs. '06 lowering kit? I used McGaughys Suspension 2 inch dropped spindals & 1 inch coils on my 04. 99 to 06 should all work on your truck. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-04-2010, 02:38 PM	#5
raycer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7	Re: '03 vs. '06 lowering kit? Just picked up my "new" 99 gmc ext cab. I'm trying to figure out the best way to lower her. Does anyone know how CAL58GMC lowered his rear suspension. He mentions the front but no rear components. I know this is an old posting, but just had to try. Thanks all. Last edited by raycer; 03-04-2010 at 02:39 PM.

03-18-2010, 06:04 PM	#6
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: '03 vs. '06 lowering kit? Skip DJM and go with McGaughy spindles. Alignment or tire wear will never be an issue. I have used both methods and way recommend spindles over a-arms any day.

03-18-2010, 06:20 PM	#7
raycer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7	Re: '03 vs. '06 lowering kit? Perfect. I'm almost set on to a 4/6 with helper bags for towing. Will also have c notch. Need to get quotes from places on all this from McGaughy. Any suggestions on where to ask? Thanks.

03-19-2010, 09:22 AM	#8
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: '03 vs. '06 lowering kit? Stylin Concepts has good prices. I have bought the majority of my stuff from them. Another good supplier is latemodelrestoration.com . They don't carry McGaughy line, but anything else you would need they have,and shipping is chaep. I have a crew cab and used there flip kit which is the usual flip of the leaf spring,then since the front hanger is welded on they have a kit that flip the rear hanger and and installs an adjustable shackle. My truck sits 3/5 lower thanks to them. Install was easy. Good luck with your project ! Last edited by doublebeetx; 03-19-2010 at 09:28 AM.



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