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How far down you go decides the rest of the job: whether the front drop can come from a spindle or has to come from the spring, whether the rear axle still has somewhere to travel, and whether the shocks that came off the truck are short enough to put back on. This is the whole lowering range in one place, from a 1" spring to a flip kit and a C-notch.

Shop by drop

Drops are quoted front first — a 2"/4" kit takes 2" out of the front and 4" out of the rear. Start with how low you actually want to sit.

1–2″MILD DROPTakes the rake out. Springs or a spindle, bolt-on.2″/4″THE CLASSICWhere most half-ton drops land. Front and rear as a set.3″/5″DEEP DROPFlip kit territory. The axle needs somewhere to go.4″/6″SLAMMEDC-notch, short shocks, and driveline angles to check.ANYCOILOVERSSet the height rather than let the part decide it.

Everything under Lowering

The whole category, one click deep.

Accessories & HardwareShop →Alignment KitsShop →BumpstopsShop →C-NotchesShop →Coilover KitsShop →Coilover Parts and AccessoriesShop →Control ArmsShop →CrossmembersShop →ElectronicsShop →Flip KitsShop →HangersShop →Leaf SpringsShop →Lowering BlocksShop →Lowering BraketsShop →Lowering KitsShop →Shackles & HangersShop →ShacklesShop →Shock ExtensionsShop →ShocksShop →SpindlesShop →Spring & Strut SpacersShop →SpringsShop →Strut Mounts & BearingsShop →Sway Bars and PartsShop →ToolsShop →Torsion KeysShop →

How low can this truck actually go?

Every drop has a point where bolt-on stops being enough. Pick the row that matches what you want, and it tells you what the job really involves.

Mild — up to 2″/4″

Springs, a drop spindle or blocks and shackles. Bolt-on with hand tools, reversible, and the factory geometry mostly survives. Shocks short enough for the new height are the one thing not to skip, and an alignment afterwards is part of the job.

SHOP LOWERING KITS

Deep — 3″/5″ and beyond

The rear moves to a flip kit, because blocks and shackles have run out. The axle now travels far enough to reach the frame, so a C-notch goes in at the same time. This is a weekend with a welder, not an afternoon.

SHOP FLIP KITS

Adjustable — coilovers

Height and damping set together rather than chosen for you. Worth it when you are matching a specific wheel and tire package, or want the option to change your mind later without buying parts twice.

SHOP COILOVER KITS

The four that get forgotten

A lowered truck that rides badly is usually missing one of these rather than lowered wrong.

Drop shocksA factory-length shock is too long for a lowered truck. This is the ride.Add to the build →Bump stopsLowering eats compression travel. Shorter stops give it back.Add to the build →Alignment kitThe drop uses up the factory camber range. The shop needs more.Add to the build →U-bolts & hardwareNew blocks need new U-bolts. They are a one-use fastener.Add to the build →

Rather just ask someone?

Over 40 years of combined industry experience, in Fresno, California. Tell us the truck, the wheel and tire you are running and how low you want it, and we will work through what the whole job actually costs.

1-888-230-1288

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