Man I'm so thankful for this video. .. I've searched a lot for a detailed description of installation on a c notch and flip kit .. such a great detailed and informational look at it . Thank you sir
Truck looks damn good bro , an your video was the best and most informative video I’ve seen online for showing each important step in properly lowering a gm truck . Couldn’t ask for any better awesome I just subbed ..
You're not joking removing those rivets sucks. We did it about 10 years ago. I just did this kit again. This time around, I took the lower control arms to a machine shop and he drilled and pressed those rivets out for $60 pair. Great video man
Man this video has it all! Best one I've seen on dropping a 2wd chevy truck by far. Thanks for all the info, will be using this for a guide when I drop mines
You can put the helper bags and put separate schrader valves for left and right so you can individually set heights. In fact if you had the lowering shackles on BOTH rear sides, you could pump up the left rear bag a little bit more than the right to compensate for the Chevy Lean
Best how to lower these trucks video on the web hands down ! I've used this video several times as a guide reference every step of the way, now onto thoes bottom ball joints!
Another good tip is in the corners of the c notch round out the cuts you made so it wont potentially start cracking in future. Great Video!!! People dont realize the work involved just to do the work and film and talk and keep doing the work.
Perfect timing for this video, i bought a complete low mileage 4/6 drop kit similar to this from a junkyard and im getting it ready to put it on mine. I’ll probably have the c notch welded but other than that im doing everything myself. Thank you for the video.
Very nice bro, how bout some flat coin style bump stops for the front. That way the lower control arm isn't resting on the bump stop. But seriously good job bro 👍🏽💯🔥
watching you with the rivets made me laugh. Years ago after trying to cut the heads off with a chisel for more than a hour, my ex came out, looked at what I was trying to do, stated why don't you drill them out! Center punched rivet, 1/4" bit and 15 minutes later all rivets were out. Great video. Gonna drop my 88 shortly. Owned since 91
I got a 2003 extended cab 1/2 ton i did a 5/7 drop and i put airlift dual gauge and rear air bags and the rear airbags helps a lot when you do plan to put rear airbags don't use the supply bolts that goes from the top bracket to bags you will need to get shorter bolts trust me
I just got a 3/5 djm kit and belltech shocks for a 3/5 drop....do i still need the shock extenders ? Which is better arms or springs and spindles ? I got 3" djm arms
I like the way shock extension put the geometry back in line for the shock. As for arms vs spring/spindle its preference. I don't like the ball joints in djm arms.
I've been a Tech since 2000. I've had that exact same assembly apart more times than I could ever remember. Even the 4wd setup has only 1 more nut (axle nut). I think you did an outstanding job displaying a way that most people can do at home. Did you remember to notch out the upper control arm bolt holes for camber/caster adjustment? There is a really cool tool that does it with a 7'8 wrench. Take care Brother. Great job! -Derek-
Had that Chevy lean when i dropped my S10 5" front 6" out back and found the end links on the sway bar are unequal lengths-solved the problem using a bolt the same length and leveled the front out-reason why they use unequal lengths is so the vehicle will pull to the right slightly in case you fall asleep behind the wheel your ride will go off the road instead of into oncoming traffic.
Great video I bought my wife an 03 gmc sierra extended cab stepside and have been curious on the 5/7 drop this is by far the best video I've seen on how to do it definitely going to subscribe hope you keep doing work to that truck thanks for the great content sir 👍
I know you can probably make it way faster if wasn't for you have to explain all the important thing's, thanks for this video, I'm going to definitely drop my 08 since I already see you doing it by you self, I'm subscribing to you channel.
Excellent video! I have a 2 4 drop no flip kit and was wondering how much of a notch the Mcgaughy kit will give me. I know everyone says 2 4 doesn't need a c notch but I still hit the axle every now and again. Thanks for your awesome videos.
You could always heat up the front springs with the weight of the truck on it. Do it gradually and the coils will compress to whatever height you have your supports set. I did like & subscribe by the way.
I had a lot of problems taking those rivets out on the lower control arm until i used a drill press. Just go on the slowest setting and start from a small bit and go up in size. I had all 8 out in about half an hour.
Great video man. Thinking of doing this to my 2000 Sierra. Previous owner lowered it in a sketchy way and the suspension is horrible and the handling is just terrible. It is too damn bouncy and drives like crap. Thank you for posting this. Was a bit lost on where and how to start but this helps greatly.
Great video, in the process of installing flip kit my wife and kids got me for birthday this year. Unfortunately mine isn’t going as easy as yours. Already have 2” shackles and hangers so switching to 1” lift hangers. My leaf won’t go back up and my flip kit doesn’t fit snug around the axle when I put it in the perch. There’s a gap between axle and block 😡
I enjoyed the video I have a 89 454. 7.4 I replaced all the wiring Spark plugs carburetor I thed a follow service to the Motor I died the flash to the tracmicion n fuck my luck the pom fron the tracmision the one that poms the tracmision transmission oil to the turbine and I'm stuck because I lost my job because I don't have my truck I do framing for the new hauses I wish I can do all that to my truck. Naow I have to finish the tracmision the 400 I really admire what you do
Uber comprehensive video! Your truck looks awesome in its lowered form. I will be starting my lowering project on my Lightning in a few months and the general concepts from this video are the same. I sincerely thank you for sharing this.
Not done watching but the first thing that came to mind when you traced out the "C" notch was that you traced out the cut out from the inside, save some time and trace the "outside" so you don't have to spend extra time grinding off the excess material. To ensure a snug fit, cut out the material on the inside of the line and it will give you just a bit of material to play with that you can grind down to make it snug.
I have followed your directions on lowering my truck thanks for the content helped 💯 I have one question the lower ball joint relocation what does that do thank you
Tuned in because the green NBS Sierra thumbnail got my attention. Was impressed by the informative content. Liked and Sub'd because you have a forest green NBS Sierra, a white Holden (SS) and a classic truck. I have a forest green OBS Silverado, a white Holden (G8) and a classic Chevelle. Seems like really good content beyond the similarities. Look forward to what you do with it
@@TWAMotorsports Hey thank you. I appreciate the compliment. I don't guess I take the time to think about that much. You have a nice fleet of cool rides yourself
Yeah, I have a 99 dodge Dakota Sport and the ball joins where also riveted in, I told my self never again will I be doing this and it was an ALL DAY AND A FEW HOURS THAT NIGHT PROJECT, that was with an air chisel a bigger air compressor, torch and a grinder! Like i said, " NEVER AGAIN EVER"....
you made it look so easy by taking them shackle bolts off idk what part of the usa 🇺🇸 you are at by here in north part of kansas we have to to cut them off
Awesome video bro love how you wrote everything and where to get it just a question how does it ride am in the process of replacing my suspension just wondering would it take a bit of power
Great job, most informative and thorough video on the topic of lowering a NBS gm truck. You have way more patience than I do. I wanted to throw stuff when doing the lower ball joints on my truck. How is the ride with the lowered coil springs? I am leaning towards lowered control arms as opposed to spindles and springs. Thoughts?
well i was going to lower my truck. tell i seen you do it. i dont have that much patience. but the video was excellent. thank you for sharing that with me.
The shock extenders you have listed are for Belltech's but it looked like you installed the McGaughy's. Am I correct? It appears like the Belltech doesn't have the additional bolt hole that you have to drill a hole for, which I would think is not a strong as the McGaughy's. I really enjoy your video's!!!!!
Thank you for putting this video together. I have an 04 1500 4WD with the 5.3 and have only found one 5/7 drop kit for it. Do you know if it will be safe to drop a 4WD that low? Anything else I should be aware of?
4wd in this body style can get that low but the ride may not be great. Spindles and keys up front. Flip in the rear. Front shafts may not like it though
This isn't the 4x4 you lowered before right. I thought the 1st one you lowered had a torsion bar suspension up front and this one has a spring front end
I'm not sure where you are, but up here in northern Canada, the last time I seen an 05 in that nice a shape was in 05. Beautiful truck, and a really great lowering vid. I will be doing the same to my 05 Silverado, wish it was in that nice shape. Now I have some good advice tips and how to, hopefully I can get the same parts? Enjoyed this vid, thanks!
Hey man. Love the vid helped me out a bit with my install. I’ve had installed for some months now but was curious if you ran into any issues with an excessive bounciness. All was tightened under load but still have same issue. Ordered the whole ihc kit shocks and all. Know you got diff shocks but curious if that could be it
@@TWAMotorsports aww man lol. I gotcha. I mean all went well With install everything fit. But like I said I just get a super bounce. Like I’m riding on the moon or so. They say to use stock springs in front. But I also see beltec says same with stock was gonna change but could only find lowering springs. I didn’t do the full 5/7 I did 5/5 cause it was always super low in rear but. Just so bouncy. Maybe if I switch all shocks out it’ll change. Not sure. Can’t find much online just thought I’d ask someone with a bit more experience
This is the best how to video on this hands down! I subscribed. I do have a question. For the rear with that 7" drop did you have a issue with the driveshaft hitting the gas tank crossmember?
@@TWAMotorsports awesome! I started with a 2/4 drop on my 05 single cab short bed 5.3. I used DJM springs and hangers and shackles. Now I want to go lower lol. So going with the Mcgaughys c-notch and Belltech 3" drop leaf springs. Front I'm going cheap and cutting the springs and running Belltech street performance shocks all around. I live in Massachusetts so just waiting for spring
@@Kevin_Yagoonie I'm not a fan of the drop leafs because of the ride quality. I totally understand the weather things as most of my things are done outside.
@@TWAMotorsports yeah I just don't want to do a flip because I threw out the stock hangers and shakles. So a flip would be way to much a drop. But thanks for the awesome video. I'm enjoying it while I have some drinks seeing how I cant have drinks and work on my truck right now
Just curious noticed you took rivets out old lca and shaved it down but did you replace the lower arm? If so just curious on where I can find with out ball joint. Unless it came with and you removed. Thanks! Great vid btw. Reallly informative
Hell yeah brother, dig the work you're doing and this video you created using your skills and knowledge. Planning on installing the C-notch kit on a 2009 Silverado any day now. Keep the great project videos coming.
Hey brother. Have the same rear kit on my 02 5.3 RCSB - I’m having driveline vibration from 60-70mph... have you experienced anything similar?? At the shop, hope to catch you seeing this soon.
Hey bro, at the end of the video you said you replaced the hanger to fix the chevy lean. But the kit you put in the description doesn't come with hangers. Did you mean the stock shackles, I really need to know this. I just dropped my 00 Silverado 5/8 and it has a nasty Chevy lean. Thanks for the video
Thanks for the great tips! Awesome content man! Also thanks for showing the 6 inch rear drop lol. I was gonna be impatient and drop the rear first because my front springs won't come in for a week. But nevermind that looks ridiculous! Thanks man
Great video, planning on installing this kit on mine soon...is there any reason to be concerned that when the lower ball joint sits on top of control arm, there's alot of upward force on the bolts? As opposed to pushing against the control arm itself like when it's actually in the pocket.
Ihc is hard to get a hold of. I have the 2020 Silverado crew cab with the 3/5 drop and I wish I'd went with the belltech 4/6 that reklez Carrys. Love the channel btw
AWESOME VIDEO!!!! But quick question..... Do you have to use the aluminum spacer for the ball joint?.......And if you do, does that spacer comes with the 16" spindle?
Awesome vid, only question I have is: my truck has square u bolts.. the company sent a flip kit with round u bolts, I messaged them and they insured round would fit but the kit includes basically everything you had so now I’m kind of worried to install and be stuck any advice?
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Nice bro very nice i didn't know white takuaches existed and I say that will all due respect
Lol thank you
Hahaha viva!
White and Mexicans have always dropped trucks
I’m bouta drop my 2005 Sierra I got 24 inch Luxx alloys and I’m gonna do a 5/7 drop
Hey TWA Motorsports wheels size and specs drop hey do you think disc brakes slotted rotors will look way better when lowered
The perfect TH-cam tutorial for Takuaches wanting to drop their 210k mile V6 Silverado 😂👌🏼🦡🇲🇽
No 200k mile trucks here
Lol!😭🤣
Catch a lane cuhh
@@patss in what ride?🤔
TWA Motorsports dont have one 😂😔
Man I'm so thankful for this video. .. I've searched a lot for a detailed description of installation on a c notch and flip kit .. such a great detailed and informational look at it . Thank you sir
Thanks Jeremy. Glad it will help you.
Great video! Huge help for me and my 17 yr old son doing a 4/6 drop on our '03 Sierra. Thanks!!
Thank you. Glad I could help
Truck looks damn good bro , an your video was the best and most informative video I’ve seen online for showing each important step in properly lowering a gm truck . Couldn’t ask for any better awesome I just subbed ..
Thank you. I really appreciate comments like this.
You're not joking removing those rivets sucks. We did it about 10 years ago. I just did this kit again. This time around, I took the lower control arms to a machine shop and he drilled and pressed those rivets out for $60 pair. Great video man
Yeah that's the way to do it
Best video out there on how to lower your truck. Perfect angles and how in depth you went in on it.
Thank you.
In south Texas a 5/7 is considered a leveling kit,,,
Lol. That's no lie.
@@TWAMotorsports he aint lying
@@rollie2181 lol
They basically come with a 5/7 now
@@JWEB817 lol
Man this video has it all! Best one I've seen on dropping a 2wd chevy truck by far. Thanks for all the info, will be using this for a guide when I drop mines
Thank you Chris.
You can put the helper bags and put separate schrader valves for left and right so you can individually set heights. In fact if you had the lowering shackles on BOTH rear sides, you could pump up the left rear bag a little bit more than the right to compensate for the Chevy Lean
Yes you sure can.
Ahhh my favorite white people, the ones who like lowered trucks
Lol
you should see my escalade #slammed!!!!
its very awful on behalf of all white people I am very sorry
Best how to lower these trucks video on the web hands down ! I've used this video several times as a guide reference every step of the way, now onto thoes bottom ball joints!
Thank you. Those ball joints suck!!!
When you grind the control arm , do you just do the top side or both top and bottom so its square?
I just did the top to get the rivets out
I'm talking about where the aluminum spacer inserts into the control arm.
It sets in even. No grinding inside where it goes
The one dislike is probably that MIA suspension company LOL
Truth
I believe so
Another good tip is in the corners of the c notch round out the cuts you made so it wont potentially start cracking in future. Great Video!!! People dont realize the work involved just to do the work and film and talk and keep doing the work.
Thank you. It is a bit of work. That is a great tip.
@@TWAMotorsports Yes SIr!!! New Sub here
@@DrivenbyGears thank you
What a great video bro!!! Love the very detailed approach to lowering the truck!!!! You killed it!!!
Thank you Mike
Such a nice guy for not putting their name out there but it would help others to not have high expectations just in case they get the same message
Just buy the parts I used and no problems will be had. Link in video description
Great video man. Very informative, clear, and simple instructions. 👍🏼
Thank you
Perfect timing for this video, i bought a complete low mileage 4/6 drop kit similar to this from a junkyard and im getting it ready to put it on mine. I’ll probably have the c notch welded but other than that im doing everything myself. Thank you for the video.
Thank you. Awesome that you got a kit that way. Let me know if you have any questions during install.
Very nice bro, how bout some flat coin style bump stops for the front. That way the lower control arm isn't resting on the bump stop. But seriously good job bro 👍🏽💯🔥
Thank you. That's exactly what I've been looking into.
I love that look. White lettering on the tires makes a huge difference too
Thank you. I'm not sure I can do white letters.
@@TWAMotorsports Are your lift block boards 2x6x16?
@@TinkerPrepper 2x4s cut to 16"
NICE JOB ON THE VIDEO!!!
WILL THIS PARTS AND INSTALLATION WORK ON MY 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO SINGLE CAB? Thanks
Thank you. They sure will.
watching you with the rivets made me laugh. Years ago after trying to cut the heads off with a chisel for more than a hour, my ex came out, looked at what I was trying to do, stated why don't you drill them out! Center punched rivet, 1/4" bit and 15 minutes later all rivets were out.
Great video. Gonna drop my 88 shortly. Owned since 91
I tried a drill too and all it did was dull the bit. I probably need some better bits though lol
Man an hour long.... I'm glad I got two tall boys!
Lol. Wanted to be as detailed as possible
@@TWAMotorsports fine job my friend. Very detailed.
@@jeffrockwell2814 thank you
Best in depth video about dropping your sbit I’ve ever seen
Thank you
This is a Whole profession by the time I invest and attempt on My 04 single cab.. highly Appreciate the Knowledge, love This Content. #NewSub
Thank you very much!!!
I got a 2003 extended cab 1/2 ton i did a 5/7 drop and i put airlift dual gauge and rear air bags and the rear airbags helps a lot when you do plan to put rear airbags don't use the supply bolts that goes from the top bracket to bags you will need to get shorter bolts trust me
I thought about a tank but dont air them up enough to need it really
I just got a 3/5 djm kit and belltech shocks for a 3/5 drop....do i still need the shock extenders ? Which is better arms or springs and spindles ? I got 3" djm arms
I like the way shock extension put the geometry back in line for the shock. As for arms vs spring/spindle its preference. I don't like the ball joints in djm arms.
I've been a Tech since 2000. I've had that exact same assembly apart more times than I could ever remember. Even the 4wd setup has only 1 more nut (axle nut). I think you did an outstanding job displaying a way that most people can do at home. Did you remember to notch out the upper control arm bolt holes for camber/caster adjustment? There is a really cool tool that does it with a 7'8 wrench. Take care Brother. Great job! -Derek-
Thank you. When using the upper a arms I used notching that area is not required anymore.
So basically make the hole a complete circle?
Thanks for this detail and clear video help me alot
Hope it helps. Tried to be detailed as possible
Good video. Got randomly linked to it and watched it all. Then I laughed when I realized we are both TWA.
Thank you. That is crazy on the initials
As soon as u said u lower everything ..I subbed;,))
Lol. Thank you
Had that Chevy lean when i dropped my S10 5" front 6" out back and found the end links on the sway bar are unequal lengths-solved the problem using a bolt the same length and leveled the front out-reason why they use unequal lengths is so the vehicle will pull to the right slightly in case you fall asleep behind the wheel your ride will go off the road instead of into oncoming traffic.
That sucks. Mine is level now.
Do you have to change pinion angle on a 6 in rear drop?
I didn't as it is built in to the flip kit.
Ahh ok my truck shakes a lot when going on the highway I’m pretty sure it’s just the shocks or my bad tie rods
@@Giggysiggy both those would cause that issue.
Great video I bought my wife an 03 gmc sierra extended cab stepside and have been curious on the 5/7 drop this is by far the best video I've seen on how to do it definitely going to subscribe hope you keep doing work to that truck thanks for the great content sir 👍
Thank you. Thanks for subscribing
dang homie is takuachiando
Lol not hardly
I know you can probably make it way faster if wasn't for you have to explain all the important thing's, thanks for this video, I'm going to definitely drop my 08 since I already see you doing it by you self, I'm subscribing to you channel.
Thank you. It for sure goes faster when not filming and explaining lol
Clean lookin sierra🔥👍
Thank you. Its gonna get even better
Wow! That's clean. Universal appeal when you get it right. If you shorten the V8-spec front spring you'll make it even stiffer.
Thank you. I just put a V8 in later
So you expect me to do all this in my driveway? Lol
Absolutely. Work on it a little at a time👍
Excellent video! I have a 2 4 drop no flip kit and was wondering how much of a notch the Mcgaughy kit will give me. I know everyone says 2 4 doesn't need a c notch but I still hit the axle every now and again. Thanks for your awesome videos.
2/4 definitely needs a notch in my opinion
I also watched your video on installing helper bags along with the Mcgaughy c notch. Would the bags work alone or in addition to the c notch. Thanks
I always do both
“ Cali lean “ 💀
Not anymore
You could always heat up the front springs with the weight of the truck on it. Do it gradually and the coils will compress to whatever height you have your supports set. I did like & subscribe by the way.
I have never like the heat coil option. I generally trim a little off. Thanks for liking and subscribing.
@@TWAMotorsports I am not fond of the idea either. Just a thought. Take care Brother.
C L E A N 🔥
Thank you
I had a lot of problems taking those rivets out on the lower control arm until i used a drill press. Just go on the slowest setting and start from a small bit and go up in size. I had all 8 out in about half an hour.
Nice. Yeah they are a huge pita.
Dang. Watching this video im shocked i did all that to my dodge when i was like 19
Nice
Hey great video best one yet! Do you need shock extenders if you run stock shocks can you run the stock shocks ?
Yes you need shock extenders and shocks
@@TWAMotorsportsso you can’t use the Stock shocks ?
No
"How to swap in a 5.3." would be a great series for this truck.
That may be a thing down the road.
TWA Motorsports screw that 383 fully build
@@trevorholland7 it would be an ls motor it I did it.
TWA Motorsports 6.0! Should be perfect in this
Great video man. Thinking of doing this to my 2000 Sierra. Previous owner lowered it in a sketchy way and the suspension is horrible and the handling is just terrible. It is too damn bouncy and drives like crap. Thank you for posting this. Was a bit lost on where and how to start but this helps greatly.
Thank you. Good luck on yours.
I have a black 2004..exactly like yours...but mine is a 4x4 and its the stock height....yours is very nice...great job.
Thank you
Great video, in the process of installing flip kit my wife and kids got me for birthday this year. Unfortunately mine isn’t going as easy as yours. Already have 2” shackles and hangers so switching to 1” lift hangers. My leaf won’t go back up and my flip kit doesn’t fit snug around the axle when I put it in the perch. There’s a gap between axle and block 😡
Be careful. May have the wrong parts
I enjoyed the video I have a 89 454. 7.4 I replaced all the wiring Spark plugs carburetor I thed a follow service to the Motor I died the flash to the tracmicion n fuck my luck the pom fron the tracmision the one that poms the tracmision transmission oil to the turbine and I'm stuck because I lost my job because I don't have my truck I do framing for the new hauses I wish I can do all that to my truck. Naow I have to finish the tracmision the 400 I really admire what you do
I just did 5-8 drop on mine looks good man keep up the good work
Thank you
Uber comprehensive video! Your truck looks awesome in its lowered form. I will be starting my lowering project on my Lightning in a few months and the general concepts from this video are the same. I sincerely thank you for sharing this.
Thank you. I really appreciate comments like this.
The best tutorial for lowering a truck online that I have found! Thanks a ton, new subscriber!
Thank you I really appreciate it.
@@TWAMotorsports for sure! Can't wait to see more.
@@ThaJuseman I can't wait to do more
Not done watching but the first thing that came to mind when you traced out the "C" notch was that you traced out the cut out from the inside, save some time and trace the "outside" so you don't have to spend extra time grinding off the excess material. To ensure a snug fit, cut out the material on the inside of the line and it will give you just a bit of material to play with that you can grind down to make it snug.
Thank you. I actually thought about that and did it on the other side. Good catch.
Great video brother like how you showed every detail on the installation. I have a question for you how does it ride is it rough or bouncy
Thank you. It is rougher than stock
Saw the green GMC and liked the video didn't even start watching it
Lol. Thank you
Hell yeah! Now for that 6.0 down the road 👀👀
Lol. That would be a while if it happens.
Need moar cleared headlights & color-match. Looks great!
It's all coming. Stay tuned
Thanks for showing us what to do im thinking about lowering my Sierra great job
Thank you
@@TWAMotorsports No problem
Great video! I am about to do this to my 1999 Silverado (also green!), so it was very informative. You would make a very good shop treacher.
Thank you Terry
I have followed your directions on lowering my truck thanks for the content helped 💯 I have one question the lower ball joint relocation what does that do thank you
It was a requirement with these spindles I used. It was a spindle for a 16 inch wheel fitment
@@TWAMotorsportsis that a requirement for the 17 inch wheel spindle? I got the 4/6 kit.
@juniorcts9747 no
Tuned in because the green NBS Sierra thumbnail got my attention. Was impressed by the informative content. Liked and Sub'd because you have a forest green NBS Sierra, a white Holden (SS) and a classic truck. I have a forest green OBS Silverado, a white Holden (G8) and a classic Chevelle. Seems like really good content beyond the similarities. Look forward to what you do with it
Thank you. Sounds like you have a pretty amazing collection. I like all of those cars.
@@TWAMotorsports Hey thank you. I appreciate the compliment. I don't guess I take the time to think about that much. You have a nice fleet of cool rides yourself
@@Blitz0065 lol. Sometimes I forget too.and thank you
Yeah, I have a 99 dodge Dakota Sport and the ball joins where also riveted in, I told my self never again will I be doing this and it was an ALL DAY AND A FEW HOURS THAT NIGHT PROJECT, that was with an air chisel a bigger air compressor, torch and a grinder! Like i said, " NEVER AGAIN EVER"....
Yeah it sucks
you made it look so easy by taking them shackle bolts off idk what part of the usa 🇺🇸 you are at by here in north part of kansas we have to to cut them off
Yeah sometimes they are stubborn
Awesome video bro love how you wrote everything and where to get it just a question how does it ride am in the process of replacing my suspension just wondering would it take a bit of power
Rides good but not like stock. This doesn't affect power handling really
Great job, most informative and thorough video on the topic of lowering a NBS gm truck. You have way more patience than I do. I wanted to throw stuff when doing the lower ball joints on my truck. How is the ride with the lowered coil springs? I am leaning towards lowered control arms as opposed to spindles and springs. Thoughts?
Thank you. Ride is pretty good. I'm not a fan of a arm drops
well i was going to lower my truck. tell i seen you do it. i dont have that much patience. but the video was excellent. thank you for sharing that with me.
Thank you. The worst part is the relocation of the front ball joint. You could take them off and have a shop press them out. Not as bad as it seems.
The shock extenders you have listed are for Belltech's but it looked like you installed the McGaughy's. Am I correct? It appears like the Belltech doesn't have the additional bolt hole that you have to drill a hole for, which I would think is not a strong as the McGaughy's. I really enjoy your video's!!!!!
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Thank you for putting this video together. I have an 04 1500 4WD with the 5.3 and have only found one 5/7 drop kit for it. Do you know if it will be safe to drop a 4WD that low? Anything else I should be aware of?
4wd in this body style can get that low but the ride may not be great. Spindles and keys up front. Flip in the rear. Front shafts may not like it though
TWA Motorsports thanks man. Maybe i should opt for the 3/5 to be safe 🤔
@@boosted_greg2193 that would for sure ride better👍
This isn't the 4x4 you lowered before right. I thought the 1st one you lowered had a torsion bar suspension up front and this one has a spring front end
No this is a different truck. I sold the 4x4.
Thanks for showing us how to do it. I already have my 2007 Silverado 5/7 with tires 245-45-20. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Very nice
I'm not sure where you are, but up here in northern Canada, the last time I seen an 05 in that nice a shape was in 05. Beautiful truck, and a really great lowering vid. I will be doing the same to my 05 Silverado, wish it was in that nice shape. Now I have some good advice tips and how to, hopefully I can get the same parts? Enjoyed this vid, thanks!
Thank you. I'm sure they are rusty up there
Hey man. Love the vid helped me out a bit with my install. I’ve had installed for some months now but was curious if you ran into any issues with an excessive bounciness. All was tightened under load but still have same issue. Ordered the whole ihc kit shocks and all. Know you got diff shocks but curious if that could be it
I didn't use ihc parts.
@@TWAMotorsports aww man lol. I gotcha. I mean all went well
With install everything fit. But like I said I just get a super bounce. Like I’m riding on the moon or so. They say to use stock springs in front. But I also see beltec says same with stock was gonna change but could only find lowering springs. I didn’t do the full 5/7 I did 5/5 cause it was always super low in rear but. Just so bouncy. Maybe if I switch all shocks out it’ll change. Not sure. Can’t find much online just thought I’d ask someone with a bit more experience
Yeah I am just not a huge fan of their products. Seems like several have had issues
This is the best how to video on this hands down!
I subscribed.
I do have a question. For the rear with that 7" drop did you have a issue with the driveshaft hitting the gas tank crossmember?
Thank you very much. No issues with the driveshaft hitting at all.
@@TWAMotorsports awesome! I started with a 2/4 drop on my 05 single cab short bed 5.3. I used DJM springs and hangers and shackles. Now I want to go lower lol. So going with the Mcgaughys c-notch and Belltech 3" drop leaf springs. Front I'm going cheap and cutting the springs and running Belltech street performance shocks all around. I live in Massachusetts so just waiting for spring
@@Kevin_Yagoonie I'm not a fan of the drop leafs because of the ride quality. I totally understand the weather things as most of my things are done outside.
@@TWAMotorsports yeah I just don't want to do a flip because I threw out the stock hangers and shakles. So a flip would be way to much a drop. But thanks for the awesome video. I'm enjoying it while I have some drinks seeing how I cant have drinks and work on my truck right now
@@Kevin_Yagoonie lol. I see. Sourcing stock stuff should be easy but most people throw them out
Where did you buy the kit? It’s look s so fire 🔥🔥🔥
Not a kit. Parts listed in video description
Just curious noticed you took rivets out old lca and shaved it down but did you replace the lower arm? If so just curious on where I can find with out ball joint. Unless it came with and you removed. Thanks! Great vid btw. Reallly informative
No I just repainted them.
How much for the kit brothaaa awesome keep up the good work bro
Thank you. I listed all the parts in the description. It's not a kit but parts that I know work well.
wicked youtube channel, you will blow up. Just keep up this quality!
Thank you Kevin.
Hell yeah brother, dig the work you're doing and this video you created using your skills and knowledge. Planning on installing the C-notch kit on a 2009 Silverado any day now. Keep the great project videos coming.
Thank you
Great Job! you are super patience. what was total cost on parts?
Thank you. Probably $1000. All of them are linked in the description
Truck looks awesome. Hard work but well worth it. Great informative video Travis!
Thank you. It took some time that's for sure.
Great video!!! Great job. I’m in the process now of putting a 2/4 drop on my Silverado
Thank you. Good luck on yours
Hey brother. Have the same rear kit on my 02 5.3 RCSB - I’m having driveline vibration from 60-70mph... have you experienced anything similar?? At the shop, hope to catch you seeing this soon.
I haven't but also haven't driven it much
Some use shims but I have never used them. My air bag mounts act as shims though
Hi from Texas and i have the same exact truck! Color and drop is the same and when i found u on here i just had to sub!!!!!
Thank you.
First video ive seen of yours, seen all gm, subbed right away
Thank you. I am for sure a GM guy!
Loving your videos man. Helped me on getting the right parts for my 2000 single cab Silverado. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. Glad I could help
Hey bro, at the end of the video you said you replaced the hanger to fix the chevy lean. But the kit you put in the description doesn't come with hangers. Did you mean the stock shackles, I really need to know this. I just dropped my 00 Silverado 5/8 and it has a nasty Chevy lean. Thanks for the video
Yes I meant the stock shackle on that side sorry.
Thinking a 3/5 may be a better bet for MN all yr seasonal use and less balancing?! Thanks for the information. Def new sub
Possibly and you're welcome. Thanks for subscribing.
Is flipping the lower balljoint only required with these spindles?
That is correct.
I have been waiting for this. Good job on the video. You covered the install well. I really like that little truck. Looks great!
Thank you Keith
i hate tire kickers they just want to waste your time i feel you brother
Thanks for the great tips! Awesome content man! Also thanks for showing the 6 inch rear drop lol. I was gonna be impatient and drop the rear first because my front springs won't come in for a week. But nevermind that looks ridiculous! Thanks man
Thank you. Glad I could help
That’s what I did 😢 I’m at a 0/6 drop 😅
Hey love your site very educational. Just wanted to see if this drop would work for 20” tires and rims?
These are 20 inch wheels
This may have been asked before but what size rims and tire setup are you running on this drop. Clean truck bro!
Thank you. 245-45-20
Great video, planning on installing this kit on mine soon...is there any reason to be concerned that when the lower ball joint sits on top of control arm, there's alot of upward force on the bolts? As opposed to pushing against the control arm itself like when it's actually in the pocket.
No concern in my opinion. It's on top so most pressure is down
Ihc is hard to get a hold of. I have the 2020 Silverado crew cab with the 3/5 drop and I wish I'd went with the belltech 4/6 that reklez Carrys. Love the channel btw
Thank you. Yeah I am no longer using IHC products.
AWESOME VIDEO!!!!
But quick question.....
Do you have to use the aluminum spacer for the ball joint?.......And if you do, does that spacer comes with the 16" spindle?
Thank you. You do have to use it. Comes with the spindles and keeps the a arm from collapsing when you move the ball joint.
Thank you, and does it comes with every 16” spindle?
@@migue6.078 you're welcome. It does with mcgaughys
TWA Motorsports thank you so much for the help G!!!
@@migue6.078 you're welcome
Im here for the f-body videos, but I have to admit this was pretty cool. Is the ride quality any different than a lowered TA?
Thank you. You can tell its lowered but still rides good. I'm hoping to have some TA content next week.
Awesome vid, only question I have is: my truck has square u bolts.. the company sent a flip kit with round u bolts, I messaged them and they insured round would fit but the kit includes basically everything you had so now I’m kind of worried to install and be stuck any advice?
If the kit was for that truck use what they sent unless they reply different.