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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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I am ready to purchase a lowering kit but just need some last minute advice. I am not sure which kit to go with. I was looking at the Mcaughy's delux and econo drop kits. Anyone have experience with the econo kit. It is about 200 bucks cheaper...the delux is about $550...anyhow, if you guys know of any other drop kits please let me know. This is for a 2005 Ram QC 1500. I am looking the 2/4.5 drop. Thanks fellas.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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the difference between the eco. and deluxe. is the ride quality

the eco alters ride quality to be a little stiffer then factory when deluxe keeps practically the same ride quality

check out www.slammed1suspensions.com and email then they are very knowledgable about dodge drops if u have any questions
 
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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I took your advice and contacted and them actually got very quick responses. He did say both kits rode well but the delux would most likely ride better since it retained the factory specs and parts. He did mention that the econo and nitro active shocks would ride very smooth. Can anyone please confirm this??? I know there are a lot of people that have used the econo drop so I'd like to hear from them. Slammed also mentioned that the deluz drop was for those looking to go lower then 2/4 in the future (which I am not). HELP> I am ready to pull the trigger on this just need to be sure. THanks

Furthermore, I spoke to the dealership about warranty issues and Yes, this would void any warranty on the entire suspension. So Id have to rely on whatever warranty I'd get from slammed or mcaughy themselves.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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mrbaffled, check for suspension drop kits below.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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try lookin at Ground Force lowering kits. i have a couple buddies here that have them installed on their trucks and i think the ride on them is far better then with any of the other kits. but to each his own
 
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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I have researched and researched and I found the most positive feedback from the McGaughty's Deluxe 2/4.5 kit. I got all the help I could handle from Brian (slammed1). He shipped my kit to me quickly and he will answer any further questions you might have. All Im waiting for is my vacation to install my kit. I say go with the deluxe
 
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Yea, McGaughy's is a nice kit, but they are pricey too. Belltech is a good choice if you are on a budget. Hotchkis is in between them. Take your choice which one you want to use. Brian is a friend of mine, and I wouldn't want to take away from his deal. Just want you guys to know I sell them on my site too. I can't promote my site on here though as of yet. Got to get it lined out with dodgegirl19 first.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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I got mine shipped to me for $600. You telling you have a cheaper kit for a 4x4?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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Ok, what all did you get? Sounds like McGaughy Coils and a flip kit. Am I correct?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Actually I got the spindles and the rear flip kit.
 
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