Glad I have a 1 ton srw. Its only getting 3" shackles and lower the front down a tad....at least for now
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he used stock LCA's, with the DJM LCA's and the coilovers you would be way too low.
Sorry i haven't been on, Ive been having a busy semester. A few things one the coilovers, DJM LCA's shouldn't affect ride hight with them. Im not 100% sure on this but Dustin should be able to confirm, he has been running the coilovers with the DJM LCA's for awhile now. As for how much drop you get out of them, I really don't know the exact number, but if your looking for something less than mine i would suggest getting some coil spacers instead of the shock extenders. (this link is just for a general idea of what I'm talking about. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genesis-Tec...N-GC1031-/380839445314?_trksid=p2054897.l4275) On the CV angle, i have had zero issues but i rarely use my 4x4 so that may have something to do with it. And just to reference to how low the truck is, It can not get up a standard height curb because the trans crossmemeber is to low.
Now on the matter of the air bag brackets, would a posting a CAD drawling with all the specs be good enough for everyone? Thats something i could easily do and post. Having them made doesn't look like a possibility anytime soon. The shop is way to busy finishing builds up for TX2K14 and I'm taking 15hrs of serious classes and my spring break is going to consist of fixing my mini, and helping out at TX2K, which for us is Wednesday to Sunday during spring break.
Now on the matter of the air bag brackets, would a posting a CAD drawling with all the specs be good enough for everyone? Thats something i could easily do and post. Having them made doesn't look like a possibility anytime soon. The shop is way to busy finishing builds up for TX2K14 and I'm taking 15hrs of serious classes and my spring break is going to consist of fixing my mini, and helping out at TX2K, which for us is Wednesday to Sunday during spring break.
The DJM LCA's re-clock the torsion bar, so they don't have any affect on ride height with coilovers.
I understand but i was talking about DJM's trans crossmember. they make a low profile one thats flush with the bottom of our frames where as the factory crossmember hangs down about 3" lower than the frame. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/djm-cm2699/overview/model/silverado-2500-hd it would be helpful if u encountered speed bumps often or or have less than perfect roads. fabing one out of the stock crossmember doesnt look like it would be that hard. just cut the height off needed weld it to some plate steel and drill your holes :thumb:
Interesting, I didn't know they made that. I've scraped my cross member on a few speed bumps with just a 3/5 drop. My poor traction bars too, I just don't go that way anymore though.
I didn't know the torsion bar created the drop with the djm LCA I guess it makes sense.
I do remember Dustin saying his truck was too low with the coilovers though, way lower then Luke's truck so I dunno what they did differently besides control arms.
I feel like I look at this thread every day! Can't wait til the weather clear up a bit so I can get my new wheels and tires on the truck. Can't wait to see the ass end with a rollpan, hidden hitch, 3" drop, and 305 420s on 20x10s. Hope it looks half as good as the trucks in this thread!!!
I could actually get my buddy to cut them out if enough guys were interested... And possibly on a cheap side.but just depends.
I will try and get to the CAD drawling this weekend. On ground clearance I have about 4 7/8" of clearance to the trans crossmember and 6 3/4" to the frame under the cab. The front wheel from hub center to fender is a bit over 18" as well. I just went out and took the measurements and the truck is in the street so its not exactly lever ground but should give you an idea.
One member on another site suggested the new crossmember is cheaper than catching/hanging up on the OEM crossmember and yanking on your Allison and causing more damage.
No problem. A thin crossmember doesn't mean it will be weaker. I dot have one because I don't really have a need for the extra clearnce.
Take my word for it, the DJM crossmemmber isn't thin or weak. The structure is simply built above the frame level rather than below it like stock.
More power to you if you want to do it yourself. The DJM crossmember is proven just make sure your's is strong enough, I hate to hear how you broke your trans case.