Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ProStreet83C10 · 03-24-2011, 04:19 PM

Hey guys, im wondering what your thoughts are on the McGauphys kits vs belltech/DJM etc. Ive been told McGauphys are far superior to belltech/DJM etc but ive not had any experience with any of the 3 yet. So if you guys have used any of these 3 kit brands please let me know.

lilpoindexter · 03-24-2011, 08:27 PM

I have a DJM rear flip kit , djm front springs and summit brand spindles.
The quality of all of the parts is fine. the outside bolts for the shock relocators on the back don't clear the leaf spring mounts on the outside, so only 2 bolts (instead of 3) hold the shock extensions to the axle.
The DJM stuff has a hammered silver powder coat finish, which I realized I don't like the looks of.
The summit brand (groundforce) spindles are fine, no complaints at all.

muthstryker · 03-24-2011, 08:37 PM

I have a mcgaughys 4.5/6 drop and I love it, no complaints here..

Rollinsqrbdy · 03-24-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

I have a mcgaughys 4.5/6 drop and I love it, no complaints here..

Whats the price on that? Theirs some expensive setups out their.

ProStreet83C10 · 03-25-2011, 03:24 AM

i got a price for a full McGaughys 4.5/6 drop kit for $583 i think

muthstryker · 03-26-2011, 12:45 PM

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/mc...mcg93150-.aspx

ProStreet83C10 · 03-26-2011, 02:57 PM

yup, however i gotta measure my rotors and see if i got a 1" or 1.25" rotor

**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2011, 08:27 PM

I have never owned a McGaughys Lowering Kit, but have not heard any bad about them. I have had BellTech and DJM several times. I prefer DJM for quality and price.

Check with our Forum Vendors before you buy. There are some deals to be had in our Vendor Marketplace.

ProStreet83C10 · 03-27-2011, 03:51 PM

oh really? i didnt know anything about vendors here....SWEET!

muthstryker · 03-27-2011, 04:39 PM

I always forget about the vendors here, mainly because I dont know who has what..

ProStreet83C10 · 03-27-2011, 04:50 PM

that and i just now noticed i cant even post in there to ask about who has what brands and for what price......

i think we need a "Request a Price Quote" thread open to all members so we can post what we want and vendors can reply with what brands they have in what we want and their price quote to us.

A lot of the Diesel truck forums im on are set up this way, with one which even sends out an automatic PM to all vendors about when someone reqwuests a price quote so they get directly notified and can make a sale or at least advertise their product to the customer!

a great thing really!

03-24-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? Hey guys, im wondering what your thoughts are on the McGauphys kits vs belltech/DJM etc. Ive been told McGauphys are far superior to belltech/DJM etc but ive not had any experience with any of the 3 yet. So if you guys have used any of these 3 kit brands please let me know. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

03-24-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? I have a DJM rear flip kit , djm front springs and summit brand spindles. The quality of all of the parts is fine. the outside bolts for the shock relocators on the back don't clear the leaf spring mounts on the outside, so only 2 bolts (instead of 3) hold the shock extensions to the axle. The DJM stuff has a hammered silver powder coat finish, which I realized I don't like the looks of. The summit brand (groundforce) spindles are fine, no complaints at all.

03-24-2011, 08:37 PM	#3
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? I have a mcgaughys 4.5/6 drop and I love it, no complaints here..

03-25-2011, 03:24 AM	#5
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? i got a price for a full McGaughys 4.5/6 drop kit for $583 i think __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

03-26-2011, 12:45 PM	#6
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/mc...mcg93150-.aspx

03-26-2011, 02:57 PM	#7
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? yup, however i gotta measure my rotors and see if i got a 1" or 1.25" rotor __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

03-26-2011, 08:27 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? I have never owned a McGaughys Lowering Kit, but have not heard any bad about them. I have had BellTech and DJM several times. I prefer DJM for quality and price. Check with our Forum Vendors before you buy. There are some deals to be had in our Vendor Marketplace. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-27-2011, 03:51 PM	#9
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? oh really? i didnt know anything about vendors here....SWEET! __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

03-27-2011, 04:39 PM	#10
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? I always forget about the vendors here, mainly because I dont know who has what..

03-27-2011, 04:50 PM	#11
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Thoughts on McGauphys lowering kits? that and i just now noticed i cant even post in there to ask about who has what brands and for what price...... i think we need a "Request a Price Quote" thread open to all members so we can post what we want and vendors can reply with what brands they have in what we want and their price quote to us. A lot of the Diesel truck forums im on are set up this way, with one which even sends out an automatic PM to all vendors about when someone reqwuests a price quote so they get directly notified and can make a sale or at least advertise their product to the customer! a great thing really! __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79



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