Your mantra of doing it right is great and all. But promoting these soldering heat shrink connectors is far from right. They work okay with small wires but I’d always put another insulator on the outside. The solder doesn’t always stay contained in those things after it melts…. And I didn’t watch the video all the way through, but adding zerks to the aluminum bushings are something you don’t want to skip on.
My dad used to say, "Do it right, or dont do it at all".. Never forgot. Still hear him say it whenever I consider a shortcut. Wise words for any trade.. Greetings from the farm in S Carolina!
Owner must be stoked about how the frame is now. Looks like it should now. That truck is so badass. I had a 78 step side. Such a sweet body style. I really like the front end lighting.
LT, you have continued to educate me and your audience since we first saw you on TV. It’s mechanics like you that excite me about going all into automotive tech like I’ve wanted to do all my life. Keep bringing the knowledge and experience.
Just found your channel 2 days ago and like seeing how to change and Mod. the frame and you are doing a good job of explaining what needs done. From all the video's I have watch and living in Pa. where we have a lot of salt on roads I would get a sandblaster and clean and paint the frame then Rapture line the entire frame and underside of the truck and bed to never have to worry about rust again.
Every day, Every time, Without fail, No exceptions! I have a full-sized poster on my classroom wall that has those words on it. On day 1 I promise my students that I will always give them my best effort AND I give them authority to speak those words to me if I fail to step up... BUT I also promise them that I will hold them to the same expectations. If we are at school we will be working and learning. I have always appreciated your efforts to do things right, going all the way back to your time on that corporate channel.
If you plan on doing fabrication work fairly often for fun and profit invest in multiple angle grinders and kit each one out with the different types of wheels you expect to need and have each one ready to go. Being able to grab the right tool instantly is far faster and more enjoyable than swapping wheels every time, it also reduces the risk of personal injury and the time saved will quickly pay for the multiple tools.
Richard at Atomic Fab is a great guy. I have Belltech spindles, and his Viking DA coilovers on front of my Yukon. I did it the same time as my Brembo BBK with 2 piece rotors on the front. They are obviously much lighter than the stock rotors, and the Viking DA coilover setup drops like 75-85 lbs from the torsion bars. I'm running 2013 I think they are polished declad 20" GMC 6 spoke wheels with the rear widened 2" so it's had 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 and now have 275/55/20 front and 325/50/20 Nitto 420V on it. I plan on changing the wheels at some point and maybe run some BC Forged wheels but I cannot express enough how good the front is. The rear is just DJM rear hardware kit Belltech 5305 coils, some Airlift helper bags, and an adjustable panhard bar. Suspension wise I think it's done excpet for new poly bushings and sway bars and with the BC Forged wheels some different size tires and the CTSVbtakeswaponline.com rear Brembo setup to match the front Brembo BBK kit because the stock 2 piston rear calipers just don't match the front that great. Plus Brembo calipers at all four corners of a LQ9 6.0 swapped Yukon lowered 5" on some staggered wheels with a set of CNC 243s, cam, ported TBSS intake, headers, full exhaust, and everything would look awesome. Basically my plan has been to build a fullsize version of a TBSS since I fully built one and loved it I think a half tom version would be even cooler.
You'll have to forgive me, when you said "it'll be done and outta my hair..." I thought you were going to follow up with "cause I don't have that much hair to begin with..."😁
JT I am a little surprised you didn’t box gusset the shock mounts. Any reason to or not to. Keep up the videos we know it’s a lot of extra work. Thanks
Great work and good info. Could you share a bit about shock location? I'm curious why GM puts them on opposite sides of the axle, but you located both on the same side. Thanks.
What differential is in that? I have the same truck and was looking to upgrade before I start the 6.0 swap? And as always, great work man! It’s motivating to watch you get into a project and do the cleanest work.
Help needed!! Hey LT really like the videos you put out. A while back I relocated the shocks on my 99 regular cab stepside, using the same atomic brackets and viking shocks you used, I followed instructions from your video of the COPO truck. When I got done I tried my best at adjusting the knobs on the shocks based on what the sheet provided was saying; ever since I did this to my truck it hasn’t been able to do a proper burnout, every time I try to do a burnout the whole truck bounces and shakes violently. Do you or anyone know what could be the cause of this shake?
This is the definitive way I should’ve dropped my truck, I got ripped off about 2k in a junk 4/6 drop on my cateye that drives like total 💩. Gonna have to spend another 2k to get it done the right way watching this video made me upset/ inspired about not looking into it more sooner but it is what it is, live life learn.
Is that really enough uptravel in the shocks ? I would be afraid my truck would bottom out the shocks on big dips and bumps . I was hoping to do this kit on my truck and keep about 4" compression. My truck is lowered 4" in the rear with a shackle and hanger kit.
ideally you would have a little more in each direction, but the shocks provided here only have 5.5" of total travel so we must split the difference. that being said, I have a 6" stroke rear shock on my drag truck, and for street use or at the track, I don't have any issues.
I need your help friend. l lower my truck 2/4 I used some lift hangers and a flip kit on the rear. and in front I used 2 in drop spindles and I would like to know what shocks you recommend my truck is a silverado 2005 crew cab 1500 4x4
Loving all this content. I'm gonna be doing these with sliders later this year. LT would like to see you wear a mask while grinding no offense. Bad stuff to breathe
One little trick if you can’t get a socket on a nut if stud is too long. Use a spark plug socket ( if it’s the right size) then a regular socket that fits it. One example is on fuel tank straps.Would be nice if you could get sockets of all sizes made like that. If there is tell me.
How long you been working in your own shop since the stint with power nation cause i only seen some of the projects you done on power nation, but secondly why notch the chassis when reset springs and shackles are enough that is how we aussies do it on our utes we just buy springs with the eyelets turned upside down
Hay LT you might want to ware a painters mask when grinding. That way hopefully you won't have that taste in your mouth and you will be saving your lungs.
Please respond I have a 97 gmt400 Silverado 2500 4x4 that I want to put a center console with seat in do you know if it's possible I need 6 seats not 5
"Why chop of a bracket you don't need but no one will ever see?" Because if you don't some how some way it will be in the way of something else and take ten times the amount of time to remove it later.
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Your mantra of doing it right is great and all. But promoting these soldering heat shrink connectors is far from right. They work okay with small wires but I’d always put another insulator on the outside. The solder doesn’t always stay contained in those things after it melts…. And I didn’t watch the video all the way through, but adding zerks to the aluminum bushings are something you don’t want to skip on.
Just ordered the solder Sticks... I've used them before and love em for alot of applications! Thanks for the discount code, saved my $5.00. :)
@@champspecYup complete garbage
My dad used to say, "Do it right, or dont do it at all".. Never forgot. Still hear him say it whenever I consider a shortcut. Wise words for any trade.. Greetings from the farm in S Carolina!
Yep my pops said do it right or do it twice
While I do agree.... I'm also a fan of frieburger's don't get it right just get it running.
Truck looks sick🔥
Thanks man!
@@MovingToads post videos on it
I don't personally have any use for a lowered truck, but this one is done right.
Nice job. The customer is sure to be very happy with the new suspension and safety upgrade.
Owner must be stoked about how the frame is now. Looks like it should now. That truck is so badass. I had a 78 step side. Such a sweet body style. I really like the front end lighting.
I am very happy he took the time to re-enforce the frame. Thanks man!
@@MovingToads must feel nice seeing your truck on video getting the work done right 👍
@@Sxvaqe-_- It was pretty damn cool to watch it all!
I am very glad that the owner of the stepside bought it to someone who is going to do it properly
LT looking lean and mean working his arse off this summer 😂😂. I'm in the club.
Turned out great but it's time for a camshaft and induction change for the 8.1
agreed!
@@LawrenceTolmanwhere are you located man I need this type of work done lol
I believe his shop is located somewhere up in Colorado springs, Colorado. I think don't quote me on that@@rrwe22
That's a very cool truck
Keep em rollin...
That step side is pretty clean. Thx for the update LT.
LT, you have continued to educate me and your audience since we first saw you on TV. It’s mechanics like you that excite me about going all into automotive tech like I’ve wanted to do all my life. Keep bringing the knowledge and experience.
Very nice job... I have a 2002 Silverado... so it was particularly inspiring. Thanks for sharing this. THIS is the stuff I like to see.
Nice job !! i'm certain the customer is really pleased with it too!
Great video, and great stance LT!!! Keep em comin.
Thanks man!
Customer should be very happy. Nice one LT
I am!
Looks great, that’s definitely a sharp looking truck
Love that truck! I’ve got a 2001 regular cab and I’d like to do the same suspension to it in the future.
Awesome job as usual! I'm with you. When I see stuff like that frame, my OCD kicks in. Also, I've been using Solder Stick for a few years. Love it.
"This is the way" .. perfect!
Just found your channel 2 days ago and like seeing how to change and Mod. the frame and you are doing a good job of explaining what needs done. From all the video's I have watch and living in Pa. where we have a lot of salt on roads I would get a sandblaster and clean and paint the frame then Rapture line the entire frame and underside of the truck and bed to never have to worry about rust again.
You were welding right beside the unprotected rims? Lol just playing, awesome looking truck and nice job..
Such a clean little step side! Nice stance, great wheel choice and I bet it rides and handles amazing
Thank you!
Saving lives, one truck at a time... ;) I miss my 83 SWB Chevy 4x4. It was crap compared to my XJ but it was pretty!
Great job. Congrats on the new shop. Wish you were closer to Philly PA . Love for you to lower my tbss
And now comes the fun stuff. Looks great and know it’s done right.
Every day, Every time, Without fail, No exceptions! I have a full-sized poster on my classroom wall that has those words on it. On day 1 I promise my students that I will always give them my best effort AND I give them authority to speak those words to me if I fail to step up... BUT I also promise them that I will hold them to the same expectations. If we are at school we will be working and learning. I have always appreciated your efforts to do things right, going all the way back to your time on that corporate channel.
2 post lift. So awesome. Dream setup for my home shop.
Always like seeing the new projects and keeping it real LT!! looking to put cal tracs on my 68 F100 👍
I have the identical truck! 99 silverado 2wd just a 2” rear drop shackles
You make me want to make it fast!
Excellent work and priceless info on pinion angles! Much appreciated.
If you plan on doing fabrication work fairly often for fun and profit invest in multiple angle grinders and kit each one out with the different types of wheels you expect to need and have each one ready to go.
Being able to grab the right tool instantly is far faster and more enjoyable than swapping wheels every time, it also reduces the risk of personal injury and the time saved will quickly pay for the multiple tools.
Got 6 grinders in my shop.
Richard at Atomic Fab is a great guy. I have Belltech spindles, and his Viking DA coilovers on front of my Yukon. I did it the same time as my Brembo BBK with 2 piece rotors on the front. They are obviously much lighter than the stock rotors, and the Viking DA coilover setup drops like 75-85 lbs from the torsion bars. I'm running 2013 I think they are polished declad 20" GMC 6 spoke wheels with the rear widened 2" so it's had 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 and now have 275/55/20 front and 325/50/20 Nitto 420V on it. I plan on changing the wheels at some point and maybe run some BC Forged wheels but I cannot express enough how good the front is. The rear is just DJM rear hardware kit Belltech 5305 coils, some Airlift helper bags, and an adjustable panhard bar. Suspension wise I think it's done excpet for new poly bushings and sway bars and with the BC Forged wheels some different size tires and the CTSVbtakeswaponline.com rear Brembo setup to match the front Brembo BBK kit because the stock 2 piston rear calipers just don't match the front that great. Plus Brembo calipers at all four corners of a LQ9 6.0 swapped Yukon lowered 5" on some staggered wheels with a set of CNC 243s, cam, ported TBSS intake, headers, full exhaust, and everything would look awesome. Basically my plan has been to build a fullsize version of a TBSS since I fully built one and loved it I think a half tom version would be even cooler.
Great work LT
thanks!
Awesome work LT. I follow the same mantra.
You'll have to forgive me, when you said "it'll be done and outta my hair..." I thought you were going to follow up with "cause I don't have that much hair to begin with..."😁
Haha…
Beautiful job LT, always enjoy seeing you work on nbs trucks. 😃
Very nice stuff
Solderstick! Whata Great Idea!
“This is the way”….. You a Mandalorian fan, LT, or am I just a geek? 😜
haha... one of my favorite shows
Great video, LT!
Welding in a short sleeve is a no-no. Something I do all the time…🤣
Excellent video series !!
Safe Travels LT !!
Poor 8.1's always get ignored .. mine included 🤣
Can't wait to see how the cam works in it
I like it, great work ethics!
thanks!
Solder stick is the best!
Man, you really do use anti seize like Frank's red hot... you weren't kidding hahaha
I tried those solder stick connectors but plastic melted before solder did. Seems like great idea but didn't work for me.
JT I am a little surprised you didn’t box gusset the shock mounts. Any reason to or not to.
Keep up the videos we know it’s a lot of extra work. Thanks
Lawrence what is a good one type paint does all that you use on your frames to make them look good and protect them from corrosion and rust?
Great work and good info. Could you share a bit about shock location? I'm curious why GM puts them on opposite sides of the axle, but you located both on the same side. Thanks.
I’m a little confused unless I missed something but how did u make sure the axle alignment was perfect?
What differential is in that? I have the same truck and was looking to upgrade before I start the 6.0 swap? And as always, great work man! It’s motivating to watch you get into a project and do the cleanest work.
It’s a GM 8.6 10bolt. Plenty strong for a bolt on swap
amazing job..
Help needed!! Hey LT really like the videos you put out. A while back I relocated the shocks on my 99 regular cab stepside, using the same atomic brackets and viking shocks you used, I followed instructions from your video of the COPO truck. When I got done I tried my best at adjusting the knobs on the shocks based on what the sheet provided was saying; ever since I did this to my truck it hasn’t been able to do a proper burnout, every time I try to do a burnout the whole truck bounces and shakes violently. Do you or anyone know what could be the cause of this shake?
It is a good looking truck....
👍🏻💯👨🔧⭐🚗🚘✔♥️
This is the definitive way I should’ve dropped my truck, I got ripped off about 2k in a junk 4/6 drop on my cateye that drives like total 💩. Gonna have to spend another 2k to get it done the right way watching this video made me upset/ inspired about not looking into it more sooner but it is what it is, live life learn.
00:37 as a barber gotta let go off that
Perfect truck
How’s the ride? Is it stiff and bouncy?
Trying this soldierstick stuff, I don’t soldier enough to do it well when I randomly need it.
do you happen to have the part number handy for those aluminum bushings?
Do you every hear anything about the XJ you put the LS motor in? Traction bars! You need the 70's ones that were yeller!
On your truck with the turbos exhausting out the fender is it really loud? Curious
Is that really enough uptravel in the shocks ? I would be afraid my truck would bottom out the shocks on big dips and bumps . I was hoping to do this kit on my truck and keep about 4" compression. My truck is lowered 4" in the rear with a shackle and hanger kit.
ideally you would have a little more in each direction, but the shocks provided here only have 5.5" of total travel so we must split the difference. that being said, I have a 6" stroke rear shock on my drag truck, and for street use or at the track, I don't have any issues.
This is actually the exact issue I am now dealing with. Going ti be adding bump stops and tightening up the compression.
Keep those lungs protected! You don't need all that metal in your body, long term will be a problem! The truck looks great
I need your help friend. l lower my truck 2/4 I used some lift hangers and a flip kit on the rear. and in front I used 2 in drop spindles and I would like to know what shocks you recommend my truck is a silverado 2005 crew cab 1500 4x4
Loving all this content. I'm gonna be doing these with sliders later this year. LT would like to see you wear a mask while grinding no offense. Bad stuff to breathe
One little trick if you can’t get a socket on a nut if stud is too long. Use a spark plug socket ( if it’s the right size) then a regular socket that fits it. One example is on fuel tank straps.Would be nice if you could get sockets of all sizes made like that. If there is tell me.
L T may I ask you if cal-tracks perform better , same or worse than traction bars ? Obviously I'm old ! Lol t.y.
Adding ring gap to the 8.1L while its out?
That is a sexy truck
Thank you!
What air filter muffler do you have on your Champion Compressor?
Lt. 2 grinders. 1 for cutting, 1 for grinding
I do have two,but the wire wheel is on the 2nd right now lol
@@LawrenceTolman lol, figures. It's always something!
How long you been working in your own shop since the stint with power nation cause i only seen some of the projects you done on power nation, but secondly why notch the chassis when reset springs and shackles are enough that is how we aussies do it on our utes we just buy springs with the eyelets turned upside down
Great job on a sweet ride. What wheels are those?
Lawrence, What part number were those viking shocks?
This is the way.
Great work Sir. Dose your shop do LS swap's? And if so how can i get a quote. Thanx great vidos
LT would you ever consider doing an IRS conversion build?
To bad 😮the bumpers are not like back when they were nice clean looking simple smaller chrome bumpers. Did great job on this truck.
Hay LT you might want to ware a painters mask when grinding. That way hopefully you won't have that taste in your mouth and you will be saving your lungs.
The truck looks much better now and it is safer.
Hi LT I have a 3500 2wd chevy would like to drop the rear do you have to noch the frame with a flip kit I just want to level it out
Generally if you do a flip kit, you’ll need a notch, but if you do a drop shackle and or hanger you might not need to do a notch
Where is your shop located maybe I can come buy the and you take a look
Please respond I have a 97 gmt400 Silverado 2500 4x4 that I want to put a center console with seat in do you know if it's possible I need 6 seats not 5
What size tires are on this truck and what was the drop
🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm surprised you were able to leave the welding on that tailpipe alone talk about booger welds damn!
"Why chop of a bracket you don't need but no one will ever see?" Because if you don't some how some way it will be in the way of something else and take ten times the amount of time to remove it later.
Where can I learn to do all this stuff?
Freeze them aluminum bushings for a few hours and they'll fall in.
Where you at in CO now, LT?
Ok. So spray paint is not your forte. Lol. The runs. THE RUNS!
what brand is those rims i love that style and i want to get something like that for me truck someone lmk
Cosmis xt-006r
Why not use a normal flip kit bracket?
What rims are those? Size?
What rims are those?
Cosmis xt-006r
Joe
Much did you charged customer for installation?
How long did it take to get the viking shocks?
Not positive, the owner provided them
@@LawrenceTolman no worries. Nice work man!
I heard that Mandalorian reference " This is the way"