Flip Kit install on Silverado / Sierra (Removing Hanger Drop)
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- Flip Kit install on Silverado / Sierra (Removing Hanger Drop)
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Today we work on a cat eye silverado. The guy who bought my ctsv and I bought it back from bought a 2003 Silverado. For some reason it came with a 5/4 drop. The rear of the truck was dropped with a a shackle and hanger kit. He wanted to get the truck lower in the back by installing a flip kit. I have to agree with him as it does look a lot better with the flip kit. The rear flip kit is a 6" drop and we added the shackle for a total of 7" of drop. This is a pretty easy install that doesn't require a ton of tools.
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I have an Nbs crew cab with a flip kit and I ended up putting in 3/4 ton springs and absolutely love how it rides. I didn’t want to go the route of helper bags and dealing with all of that but needed a firmer ride. I’m happy with how it turned out.
New HD springs? Or whered you get em? I feel the rest needs some more spring but I didn't want to spend the money for a single leaf or the super sport springs
Wow i used to have that drop, im at a 4/10 right now and i hit everything 😔 i love scraping tho lmao
Dang that is low!
@@TWAMotorsports yes it is. I have that same cateye but with hd front end and over here in texas the truck scene is really big you should check out the shows down here 👍🏼
@@abasabas3051 I need to
No quema Cuh 😂
Abas Abas did you go with a normal c notch? Or did you get the monster notch? I’m planning on doing a 4/10 on mines but I’m wondering what notch would be good.
Damn that looks awesome. Great work and great tutorial as always. Very clear, explained, and laid out well.
Thank you
That single cab looks clean af on 18s 🔥🔥
It does look good
I have a 05 silverado that i did a 5/7 on and i did the same wheels that are on your sierra and I love it, great video keep it up!
Thank you. I bet it looks good.
Motorcycle Jacks are awesome for removing gas tanks, transmission and t case. makes everything easier just a thought. great videos though love how clean your work is✌
Thank you. That would be handy
I literally bought stock hangers today to do this same thing this weekend! Thank you so much, this video really helps!
Awesome. I didn't know how many would go 4 to 6 or more but glad I could help.
Where did you buy stock hangers?
Had a buddy with them
@@lilal2678 found mine on offer up
Why do you have to replace with stock hanger? Its only an inch difference right? Id like to do a flip kit too but have belltech hangers.
Another great video.... Always looking forward to the next one. Thanks and stay safe. Much respect from Texas!!! 👍😎🤘
Thank you. You stay safe too
I love how you did this video layout also the lack of music feesl comforting. Unlike other UA-camrs who have some sort of background music going on constantly, kinda drives me nuts. Anyways love the NBS content especially when its someone else's truck, keep it up man!!
Thank you. Yeah a little different format than usual
Great detailed vid, I've been into trucks or anything like that since the 90s man so many companies out there these days for anything, still trying to decide who's kit I'm going to use on my recently purchased 04 SB. Hitting the junkyard tomorrow for the Suburban console found a matching tan set up thanks to ur vids
Thank you. I'm a mcgaughys fan.
I like watching your videos because you explain every step and its good info. Keep up the good videos 👍
Thank you. Will do👍or try
(Don’t mind me)
11:37 Flip kit in
2:38 loosening shocks
Thank you 🙏🏽 me and my dad dropped my truck while this video walked us through it. 3/8 drop
They’ll look even more badass on 20 honeycombs or snowflakes 🔥
Not mine but probably
Personally, I really like this "raked" look on anything American. Will be going for this stance on my truck
I like a little rack myself
Awesome job!!! You do really good work and videos!!
thank you. I really appreciate that
Glad I came across your channel. Been binge watching for a few days now. Can’t help but notice your driveway is the opposite of mine, you have all GM cars, I have all Fords in mine lol
Lol. Thank you for watching. I am a GM guy.
I love these trucks! Will be the next purchase! I need one so bad
Me too
Got one for sale in Texas 7k
Have for 2 for the right price. a 01 already drop and really to for 7k and a 06 extended cab stock with 76k for 10k
I had that same flip kit but the shackles on it where already a "leveled" so i had to do the dame thing. Put stock shackles in to bring the rest back up. No Chevy lean though!
That's good at least
I have to do the same thing I have a 2/4 drop now with the hangers and shackles going with the flip kit for a 4/6 drop
Lower the better👍
Thank you for this video I love you bro 💯💯 really helpful 👍🏽
Glad I could help
5/7 drop is the way to go
I completely agree
awesome job
Thank you
Thanks again for everything!
Glad to do it
Check offer up
I did a flip kit and driver side lower than the other side
Common issues
excellent job 👍
Thank you
@@TWAMotorsports no prob
I needed this!!!!! A Silverado! I know same one as the Sierra but still lol
Lol
Thanks for this video👍 I just pay someone profesional to put it 2/4 drop on my Silverado 97 after all I notice there is giving me 18 inches in the passenger side back bumper and 19 on the left also by the tires side the numbers are different. My question is do this need to be level or that’s normal? Thanks in advance
Sometimes they have a chevy lean. I sometimes trim some off the front string opposite side.
There is a company that makes a drop kit that corrects the lean. The reason it leans is the spring perches in the factory a-frames are higher on one side. The 4/6 drop kit I saw replaces upper and lower a-frames and you reuse your factory springs. IHC is the company
I don't recommend IHC. Buyer beware
I was hoping to see the tire size just did 4/6 and my tires don’t fit no more trying to get idea what’s a good size and seen how good the stance looks
Not my truck
Hell yeah!!! Looks good 👍👍👍
Thank you. He loves it
I just brought shock extenders and now I know I need to drill a hole
Some don't require this but the ones I like do.
I know this is old but I can't seem to find an answer. Can someone explain to me the difference between the McGaughy's and ridetech streetgrip kit (minus the shocks). Thank you for your time and help. Awesome channel.
Not a lot. Both are great products
Man I’m hoping you can help me. I have really bad squeaking in the back after doing a flip kit. Can I loosen up the shackle bolts while the truck is on the floor and then torque them down?
Yes you should always torque with weight on them
Why didn't you use the hangers with the flip kit? I wanna put a flip kit on my Z71 and possibly use lowering hangers an shackles with the flip kit for lowering even more. Then use air bags on the axel to get up to ride heighth.
Won't work. And would ride terribly. Pinion angle would be way out also
Damn I need those front hanger mounts lol send em to Florida
I think he sold them but maybe he will chime in
TWA Motorsports ok thanks
How do I know if they used a drop coil or if I have drop spindles I'm trying to find out the difference
Look at both with the wheel off
I have an 03 single cab silverado what's the lowest you can go in the rear before a notch is needed?
HouseLightweight 6” or lower you need a c notch
Thanks bro really helpfull
You're welcome
What are those wheels called
Stock gm wheels off like 07 z71 tahoe
Awesome info...
Thank you sir
Only improvement you should do is to use a level ground for the before and after shot
I know. I have that now in my shop.
Sup Travis. Thinking about doing the same putting stock hangers back and flip kit. If you remember whatd u torque the bolts for stock hangers to? Thx
Front ones were riveted so just as tight as I could
Hi Great how to videos. I just bought a 2006 Chevy extended cab that already been dropped. What am trying to figure out is how much it had been lowered so that i can order the correct shocks. is there a center of wheel to fender lip measurement that i can go off of. Many Thanks
Probably but I don't have them unfortunately
Gr8 vid like always T. any thoughts on performance upgrades on sierra? Cam swap cold air intake mayb...
Motor swap since it's a v6
So i got a 03 Silverado SS Awd, with 2"/2" drop, 2" drop spindles in front, and 2" drop shakels in back, want to go 4" drop on the back, was told to get the stock shakels installed and get a flip kit so i can get the 4" drop on back. Do u think it will work and, Do i need a to do a c notch.
Yes you need a notch. Stock shackle and flip kit is 6 inches of rear drop
I have a flip kit in my rear with a lowering kit I got from RC but the guys that did the work installed a 2” lowering shackle I had laying around that didn’t come with the kit. It seems that 2” shackle is defeating the purpose cause I don’t see much difference. I’ve been told to use the stock shackle instead to get the correct drop t even a lift shackle for more drop since the leafs are flipped. Is it difficult to do that swap on the shackles only? Do I need to remove everything?
No the shackles can be swapped by themselves
Bad ass mister
Thank you
There are 2 and 3” lowering leafs, why didn’t you just add a lowering leaf to the hanger relocation kit? Asking because I have a 4” hanger kit and I want to go 5-7” same as you did here, just wondering what you think about those lowering leafs
Because they ride terrible
Get another set of wheels and replace the front and rear bumpers from an SS. Then and only than!!!, You'll be stylin my friend.
I'm not the owner but I'm sure that would look good
@@TWAMotorsportsKool, I didn't think u would respond. I just subscribed. Love the content. 😎👍
Thank you. I tried to respond to everybody
@@TWAMotorsports your welcome.
Carlos Pimentel that’s pointless would still need the SS cladding to even make the bumpers looks proportional
Nice bro.
Thank you
Quick question, can you do like a 2 minute video on your wood stands. Looks like something I'd like to do.
I will try to do that
Saw it looks badass but wat is the tire size on that cat eye been thinkn about putting those wheels from my other truck to my dropped truck please answer thanks bro
How posted somewhere in the comments on tire size. I have nod idea
Like your videos , what kit would I need to lower my 05 crew cab Silverado 2/4 drop
I like mcgaughys
hey man happy 4th i wanted to ask what you used to make the hole bigger for the original hanger. recently did a flip kit and had the hanger and shackle and drive shaft went bye bye because of the angle.
I didn't make any holes bigger
Keep working hard buddy you did a great job I'm getting ready to lower my 2016 regular cab I like to get with you on it what kit to use
Thank you. Mcgaughys all the way on that year
Good video..
Thank you
I have a new flip kit and noticed the hole in the saddle is big enough to fit over the pin in the leaf springs. Has your friend had any problems with not flipping the pin? Thank you.
Not that I know of.
What if he opted to use the stock rear shackle as opposed to the drop shackle to get that little bit of lift in the rear to not bottom out so quick?
It would be 6 inch drop then
Seems unsafe to leave 2 bolts out of the front stock shackles. Now they can twist outward under stress.
That is the same way the aftermarket ones bolt on. Also factory is way thicker.
Looked sportier the way it was before i wouldve left it the way it was but everyone has different taste
I get that. Not my truck so did what he wanted
Bruh, how you get “expecially” out of “especially??” 😂
Which part keeps pinion angle? Bc my truck hops after flip kit when doing burnout
That isn't pinion angle doing that. You need caltracs
Ound the comment with the tire size
235/55/18 and
255/55/18
Question... is it positively to flip a GMC Cierra on a Chevy silverado?? That's what I want to do
Not sure what you mean
Im assuming this is the same procedure for a 2500. But ive heard you might have to take a leaf out of the pack? Havent seen any installs on any HD trucks so just wondering
Im not sure. Definitely have to remove some leafs I'd say.
What drop does just doing the flip kit give you? I'm using the 5/6 adjustable rear flip kit from maxtrac.
6 without shackles in back
Hey Travis, the trucks looks great man. I've got a quick question seeing that you're obviously a GM man. I need to tap into the dome light wire from the grey BCM connector on my 2011 Yukon. Should I disconnect the battery so as to not have any issues from the BCM???
Definitely disconnect the battery
@@TWAMotorsports I really appreciate the feed back. Thanks for video's and knowledge they and it has proven quite useful for me.
Great vid, and love the channel! Do you happen to know the tire size used on this truck?
Thank you. I think someone asked in the comments and he responded
Oh ok, I’ll thumb through. Thanks! I’m getting ready to drop my 03 Silverado SS 3/4in, and wanna run 18s.
On the shock extenders why did you have to drill a hole in ?
It's for mounting
My trucks stance is hella stock. Whats better drop shackles or the flip kit to go the lowest i want
Flip for 6to8 in rear
Ok I hope you can help me plz !!! Where can I find the stock hangers I doing the same on my truck switching the drop ones to stock but can’t find them anywhere
Salvage yards or someone who has done this drop unfortunately
You better get on that yard work for the wife. I see your bags of soil/mulch hasn't been touched!
I know. I'm taking a break
any suggestions where to get the front leaf spring hangers? i’m not having any luck anywhere
Some aftermarket I believe. Used is about the only option
I have 2 inch shackles on my truck but I want to go lower just 2 more inches what would I need to do (I don’t want hangers)
Not much option for that.
I want to install the stock front leaf spring hangers on my truck, for the driver side I first plan on driving the truck until it is at 1/4 or a little less of 1/4 tank to drop the tank but my question is can I just remove the tank brackets and lower the tank a little and scoot it over just to where I can get the wrench inside to loosen the nuts or do I have to disconnect something on top of the fuel pump before lowering the tank?
Gonna put a lot of stress on the lines doing it that way
@@TWAMotorsports Thank you for the reply, so should I just disconnect the fuel lines and then lower the tank or what method would you recommend?
If you juat loosen straps you can move over enough without removing
What brand of flip kit do use i have 99 dodge ram 1500 want do flip kit want do 4/6 drop but every one i talk to say djm is the best kit what u think i need some help plz
I have never lowered a dodge but I like mcgaughys
How much are helper bags thks
Links in other videos description where I also installed them
Man you cant go wrong with these trucks...
I totally agree
i dropped my 2003 single cab used 1 inch drop springs and 2 inch drop spindles and the rear it has a flip kit and belltech shocks with 2 inch shackles and i have a vibration on the rear does anyone k ow why its vibrating
Probably pinion angle issues
What was the point of installing shock relocate?
To get the shocks back to proper angles
Hey what kit do you recommend I have a 2010 Silverado Ltz 2wd I would like to drop 2in front and 4 in rear it has the big gaps in wheel weld looks ugly
Mcgaughys
I know it’s an old video but idk if u can help me
Do u still need to install shock relocation brackets if u buy 5-7 lowering shocks? I did a flip kit and bought lowering shocks but no brackets
Yes in my opinion to bet the angles correct
Im in some kind of trouble, I recently installed McGaughys 2in drop spindles and I can’t fit a set of 17’ anyone know what I can do. The issue is the bolt at the bottom of the spindle is to long, do I cut it or have to get a new rubber bushing?
Have to cut the bottom of the stud off below the nut. This is listed in the instructions that come with the spindles
Man I wish you’d bag your cat eye. Sure could use a good how to video!
It's not mine but maybe down the road I will do that to something
I have an 05 Silverado, i also installed shock extenders from belltech and they only came with one long bolt and a tube washer that goes in the original shock holes, and didn't require makin that back hole🤔, might be different from this one but ur link says won't fit my 2 wheel drive 05 Silverado. You know why that is?
www.amazon.com/Belltech-6654-Shock-Extension-Kit/dp/B007FP0NFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=belltech+6654&qid=1587090728&sr=8-2
This is the one I used.
Either will work. I like the drilled option best though
Do you need shock extenders for a 6inch drop in the rear
In my opinion yes
hey brotha what tire size is that? i just bought an Nbs and threw on these same rims that i had laying around from my old tahoe, i ordered a flip kit with some shackles cnotch and 2inch spindles
No idea. It wasn't my truck
if i have the 2inch drop shackles and want to add a flip kit, will that lower the truck an extra 2inches on top of the 6inch flip kit?
It will
Do I need shock extenders?or do I need to but shorter shocks? To do the flip kit
I generally do both
Just got a stock height 2010 Silverado reg cab work truck with the 4.8 engine. I just wanna lower the rear maybe 5” to level with the front. How should I go about it? Couple of things I noticed. My rear hangars are fully welded on, not riveted. All I’m seeing online are 2” drop shackles which don’t seem like enough by themselves.
You can get 3" on those with shackle and removing the block above leaf springs
@@TWAMotorsports OK thanks for the reply that’s what I’ll do then
You're welcome
Can I do a 6 in flip kit and use factory shackles with out doing a cnotch?
No
If I did the 6 inch flip kit and 2 inch drop shackles would that give me an 8 inch drop or 4 inch drop ???? Anybody know the answer ?
8
What size are the tires on those new body 18s? Ive got a rcsb 5/7 drop, looking for that same tire fitment
Not sure. I think he posted it here in the comments somewhere
I wish you were my neighbor!
I wish you were too and you could come help lol
@@TWAMotorsports lol, bet!
Can I use the stock u bolt retainer plates? My flip kit didn’t come with them. I’m concerned
Generally not unless the kit was designed to
Okay so I ordered the plates just to be safe. Can I use my stock bolts? Bolts aren’t provided with the u bolt retainer plates..
Sounds like a terrible quality kit you bought
Do you need shock extenders if you have drop shocks?
I think so
So he's at a 8" rear with the flip & shakles. Does he bottom out on the notch often? Because mine does at 8". I have the same truck using same shocks.
Hoping if I raise it 1" on the shakles that will help me not bottoming out
I went to 7" in back. At 8 it was riding on the bump stops
@@TWAMotorsports thanks hopefully going to 7" will help me out. And sorry I didn't realize I asked the same question on both your videos lol
@@Kevin_Yagoonie that's ok
Hello Travis, i have that configuration on my 2002 silverado, Drop front hanger and rear shackles looks good but the ride is terrible has only a couple inches gap for suspension when the truck takes some bump it hits and bounces... do you think it would be a good idea to install the cnotch without the flip kit?
I think you need a notch at 4 inches.
Deff need a notch with any 4” lowering kit in the rear.
I tend to agree
@@TWAMotorsports hi Again, I have a quick q? there's any difference between the c notch on this truck with the one you used on your Sierra? because the c notch on your sierra looks more reinforced and this one looks like a metal plate, thanks
One on the sierra is the best bolton one available
I have a lifted truck where can I get a stock u bolt it’s 6” lifted
Have to order the length you need. Not sure locally
If you put helper air bags would it still be the same drop or would it raise it up
Same drop
TWA Motorsports would the truck ride a lot better?
I think it does
Do a engine swap on the green truck
Keep watching lol