4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sevysev · 07-23-2009, 06:36 PM

I have a 1977 GMC Sierra Classic and I'm about to lower it but i've decided i want to go spindle/flip-kit. I'm really new to this site and to the square body world and like most of us I don't have alot of money to make expensive mistakes. I really would appreciate any warnings or confirmation about my choice. Thank you.

3r!c84 · 07-23-2009, 06:52 PM

post up the kit?

sevysev · 07-23-2009, 06:58 PM

http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.asp...&partid=594822

3r!c84 · 07-23-2009, 07:01 PM

looks like a nice kit.but some people on here do a flip kit and dont even have to c-notch the frame.

try http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/

sevysev · 07-23-2009, 07:05 PM

what about bottoming out? do they use certain shocks such as nitro drop or calmax?

**N2TRUX** · 07-23-2009, 07:25 PM

McGaughys is a well known quality brand, and I don't think anyone will have anything bad to say about their kit.

I think there might be some more economical choices, but doubt that any are better.

**N2TRUX** · 07-23-2009, 07:28 PM

While it is true that you don't "have to" have a C-notch, I would recommend one. While your back there doing the flip, you may as well notch it too. It's like having insurance. You might never need it, but it's comforting to know it's there, and feels so much better if you have to use it.

sevysev · 07-23-2009, 07:35 PM

thanks for the info guys.

3r!c84 · 07-23-2009, 08:10 PM

how many leafs do u have in the leafsprings out back?

07-23-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
sevysev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 20	4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? I have a 1977 GMC Sierra Classic and I'm about to lower it but i've decided i want to go spindle/flip-kit. I'm really new to this site and to the square body world and like most of us I don't have alot of money to make expensive mistakes. I really would appreciate any warnings or confirmation about my choice. Thank you.

07-23-2009, 06:52 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? post up the kit? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-23-2009, 06:58 PM	#3
sevysev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 20	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.asp...&partid=594822

07-23-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? looks like a nice kit.but some people on here do a flip kit and dont even have to c-notch the frame. try http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/ __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-23-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
sevysev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 20	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? what about bottoming out? do they use certain shocks such as nitro drop or calmax?

07-23-2009, 07:25 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? McGaughys is a well known quality brand, and I don't think anyone will have anything bad to say about their kit. I think there might be some more economical choices, but doubt that any are better. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-23-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? While it is true that you don't "have to" have a C-notch, I would recommend one. While your back there doing the flip, you may as well notch it too. It's like having insurance. You might never need it, but it's comforting to know it's there, and feels so much better if you have to use it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-23-2009, 07:35 PM	#8
sevysev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 20	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? thanks for the info guys.

07-23-2009, 08:10 PM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 4 1/2- 6 in drop by McGaughy's... any complaints? how many leafs do u have in the leafsprings out back? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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