Chevy & GMC Vans

Hi guys.

I'm looking to lower the van to help improve the handling and just wanted to ask which kits were best? The van is fitted with a Hellwig 7811 Rear Sway Bar and Hellwig 7556 Front Sway Bar, are any known problems with parts fouling if aftermarket sway bars are fitted?

For the front I'm looking at only using Belltech 2700 2" Drop Spindles.

For the rear I am looking at either the DJM FK1027-97 or Belltech 6302. Can I keep the stock leaf springs with these kits and just replace the rear shocks?

If I need to replace the rear shocks what should I get? Are the 1900 Calmax SuperShox as recommended on DJM's website any good?

Anyone?

How about using Western Chassis Lowering Leaf Springs 951002 instead of the DJM FK1027-97 or Belltech 6302 rear flip kits? Would I need to replace the rear shocks if only changing the leaf springs?

Anyone able to impart some knowledge?

Where the heck are the lowering guys? I would help but I go up instead!

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Where the heck are the lowering guys? I would help but I go up instead!

There was me I'd got a reply

Where are the guys who have lowered their vans?

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I can't answer about the leaf springs but will tell you, if you bring the axle closer to the body (lowering the van), you will need shorter shocks or you will probably bottom out the stockers and either destroy the ride or shock or both.

Since we can't get a lowered guy to answer, are any of the leaf spring kits made in the USA? If so, I would start there!

Flip axles result in the same old thing where the bodies's sub frame hits.Not enough room.The way to get in the weeds is by back haft'ing it with 2 x 3 rear frame rails and coilovers. Or by using a IRS vett rear end. For a driver the IRS is the best option. Do a search for user Rebel who did this on his van or pm him for details.

Cheers guys, I'll drop him a pm.

I'm not looking to slam it, just looking to shave a couple of inches off the ride hight.

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I haven't lowered any with steel springs , but I like the DJM flip kit over the Belltech kit , the rear shackles give you three options for the springs to bolt to , giving you adjustability . I have Belltech sway bars front spindles and rear with DJM's flipkit . No problems with other parts failing . It really improves handling and driveability in windy conditions , especially following big trucks with all the buffering of air behind them . I recommend you using the sway bars . Just my 2 cents !