Lowering questions/concerns
#1
Lowering questions/concerns
I've started looking for a 4/5 drop kit for my truck and have a couple questions and concerns about it. I've wanted to lower it for awhile now but between time/money never could. So being spring and the summer wheels will be going on soon I thought why not.
My other reasons were I think I need to replace my balljoints and/or tie rod ends anyways (Im getting a knock when I reverse and turn the wheel). Im not sure if thats something else possibly??
So the questions I have:
1.Are there any cons/downsides to a drop kit?
2.Will I have any problems with my wheels/tires. (Currently have 2005 17" Mustang Bullits) can get tire side if needed but there still the stock tires.
3. Would it be beneficial to buy a brand new kit or get a used one? (ie. is there major wear or a reason why I wouldnt want a used kit or problems with one?).
4.Anything else need to be replaced when installing a drop?
5.Average price for a kit? I've been looking at DJM mostly not sure of all the kits.
Ill probably have more questions and I have been searching through old posts as well. Any insight/answers anyone can give would be great as I've never installed anything like this to date.
My other reasons were I think I need to replace my balljoints and/or tie rod ends anyways (Im getting a knock when I reverse and turn the wheel). Im not sure if thats something else possibly??
So the questions I have:
1.Are there any cons/downsides to a drop kit?
2.Will I have any problems with my wheels/tires. (Currently have 2005 17" Mustang Bullits) can get tire side if needed but there still the stock tires.
3. Would it be beneficial to buy a brand new kit or get a used one? (ie. is there major wear or a reason why I wouldnt want a used kit or problems with one?).
4.Anything else need to be replaced when installing a drop?
5.Average price for a kit? I've been looking at DJM mostly not sure of all the kits.
Ill probably have more questions and I have been searching through old posts as well. Any insight/answers anyone can give would be great as I've never installed anything like this to date.
#2
if you have stock tire size, as in height its too big for a 4/5 your gonna need new tires, DJM is the best kit, and if you buy used you may have to replace ball joints anyhow. As for pros and cons, pros looks way better, and there really are no cons unless you live in a place littered with potholes. Any thing needing to be replaced? um you could replace the transmission crossmember but i never did and it never bottomed out on anything yet so...
#4
I've started looking for a 4/5 drop kit for my truck and have a couple questions and concerns about it. I've wanted to lower it for awhile now but between time/money never could. So being spring and the summer wheels will be going on soon I thought why not.
My other reasons were I think I need to replace my balljoints and/or tie rod ends anyways (Im getting a knock when I reverse and turn the wheel). Im not sure if thats something else possibly??
My other reasons were I think I need to replace my balljoints and/or tie rod ends anyways (Im getting a knock when I reverse and turn the wheel). Im not sure if thats something else possibly??
1.Are there any cons/downsides to a drop kit?
4/4 truck(before the *** end finally settled)...
2.Will I have any problems with my wheels/tires. (Currently have 2005 17" Mustang Bullits) can get tire side if needed but there still the stock tires.
3. Would it be beneficial to buy a brand new kit or get a used one? (ie. is there major wear or a reason why I wouldnt want a used kit or problems with one?).
4.Anything else need to be replaced when installing a drop?
5.Average price for a kit? I've been looking at DJM mostly not sure of all the kits.
#5
Thanks for that input ^ alot of stuff about what I asked. That is my tire size and loooks good in the picture glad to hear there really isnt any rubbing issues, and as far as clearance I pretty much always park on the road so shouldnt be any problems there.
I went on summit today would this be what I want/need?
DJM Suspension KS3098-4-5 - DJM Suspension Lowering Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Also found this on stylin trucks.
http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.asp...&partid=559717
Is one better then the other?
Only difference I see is one from summit has shocks.
I went on summit today would this be what I want/need?
DJM Suspension KS3098-4-5 - DJM Suspension Lowering Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Also found this on stylin trucks.
http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.asp...&partid=559717
Is one better then the other?
Only difference I see is one from summit has shocks.
#6
#7
^^You also look reg cab to me too. My brothers super light weight 4cyl reg cab had issues getting into our drive way or driveways around town. Casper's heavier v6 super cab had alot of issues in my driveway. lol. They both are running low-pro x-members. It's not required if you don't want it, but that stocker hangs down really low and is vulnerable.
Last edited by Fx4wannabe01; 03-27-2010 at 08:11 PM.
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