Extremely Slow 01 Sierra RCSB build

[PapaFerg]

I just got a new truck today, its a 2001 gmc sierra rcsb 2wd 5.3. This will be a very slow build, but i just figured i would throw out what i have planned for it and get some opinions and what not. I will also get more pictures soon as i only have one for now.

As of now the truck has 2" drop shackles and 20" ltz reps with 275/55r20.

My current plans are gonna be exterior and suspension to start off.

Exterior: Denali front end conversion, HD hood, paint to match plastics, roll pan bumper

Suspension: This is where i have been debating on what i want to do. I have been thinking of doing an extreme static drop and also just a clean 4/7 drop or so.
I plan on using the following to drop it:
4" control arms
6" flip kit

If i end up going extreme i will probably try for a 7/10 or 7/11 drop, but it just depends.
Everyone's opinion is welcome.




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[Dakota]

Very nice. Love that color. Height all depends on how much you drive and how your roads are. Not gonna lie. Super Static drops get old. It's cool to so low but unless your roads are like glass, you'll end up getting tired of bottoming out on everything. Trust me.


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[PapaFerg]

Very nice. Love that color. Height all depends on how much you drive and how your roads are. Not gonna lie. Super Static drops get old. It's cool to so low but unless your roads are like glass, you'll end up getting tired of bottoming out on everything. Trust me.


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I appreciate it, my last truck had roughly 4.5/8 drop and i always wanted it lower. Thats the reason for wanting to go so low, i bottomed out in some places with that. The roads here arent the greatest but i do appreciate the input

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[Dakota]

No problem man. I've had everything from 4/7ish all the way to 7/9.5. I loved the look of the 7/9.5 but it was horrible with the way our roads are. Not to mention being ecsb and having 4wd crossmember thwt hang a lot lower than 2wd. If I had a 2wd rcsb I'd be at least 6/9 but probably more like 7/10. Lol.

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[PapaFerg]

No problem man. I've had everything from 4/7ish all the way to 7/9.5. I loved the look of the 7/9.5 but it was horrible with the way our roads are. Not to mention being ecsb and having 4wd crossmember thwt hang a lot lower than 2wd. If I had a 2wd rcsb I'd be at least 6/9 but probably more like 7/10. Lol.

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I also wanted to eventually do 22 or 24" reps but since it had these 20s when i bought it. I figured i could just keep them and go to a smaller tire size when i drop or when theyre smoked. If i was to do a 7/10 what tire size do you think would be the best on these 20s?

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[Dakota]

I'm thinking something like a 245/45/20. I had 275/40s on mine when I was 7/9.5 and they rubbed ever so slightly but my front track width is narrowed. 245/45s are a little narrower which makes a huge difference when you are that low. With a mini tub I think you would be fine.

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[PapaFerg]

just a couple photos of it now

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[PapaFerg]

Does anyone know why my truck would feel like its not powerful? As in my old 5.3 if i stomped the gas it would be quick and the rpms would go up like normal.
With this truck if i stomp the gas from a complete stop, it stays under 2100 rpm even all the way to the floor. Then when its get to about 30 mph then the rpms start going up. Just feels delayed and weak. Any help?

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[PapaFerg]

I have decided to change my mindset with what I will be doing. I am going to wait and do suspension for a while, i am going to focus on performance instead of suspension right now. I am going to do Longtubes and probably a 212/218 cam. Then do my exhaust in the process as well.