You should be PROUD of me

[mustbbrent]

I lowered my SS yesterday. I installed the Belltech 6400 parts kit and 2deg shims as well as cut the rear bump stops. I also turned the front torsion bars 6 1/2 turns on the front right and 6 3/4 on thr front left to even the front out. I know, I know, I need to show the pics, but the wife "put away" the charger cord for the digital camera, so no battery and no pics right now or ever until I can get to compusa and buy another one to replace the one she "put away."

I couldn't figure out how to reverse the helper spring, so I used my knee and lower leg as a lever and lifted the rear end springs and just slid the 2deg shims in above the assembly. It seems to be ok. I have only accelerated to 80 or so with no issues. I need to go today or tomorrow and get it re-aligned.

I did not cut the front bump stops. I like the way it feels. I don't feel like a 4 wheel drive (doesn't feel as tall.) Handles the large dips in the road at highway speeds a bit better on my seat of the pants o'meter.

One other note, I have the trailering package from GM. Dang, there are a lot of bolts to loosen to drop that tow bar so you can remove the lower bolts and remove/replace the shackles.

All in all, it ranks up there very well with the good mods.

BTW, the rear dropped 1.5" average and the front dropped 1.25" average. And my truck had the right side lower than the left, now only the right rear is lower than the left rear. The fronts are within 1/16" and I measured multiple times after several drives over bumps and around corners.

See You guys should be proud of me.

[L82gofast]

Good deal. I have dropped a truck before and know how much work it is. The end result is worth it though. Post the pics when you get them.

[Hit Man X]

Sweet! I have my Z71 lowered 2" in the rear only, looks much better and handles a bit better now too.

Do you have new swaybars too?

[mustbbrent]

Originally posted by Hit Man X@Jan 11 2004, 12:38 PM
Sweet! I have my Z71 lowered 2" in the rear only, looks much better and handles a bit better now too.

Do you have new swaybars too?

No new sway bars. I forgot to cut the front bump stops and now the truck sits less than an inch from them so it definitely rides much better on the hills and is about the same on most bumps.

I will have pics soon.

And Hit man X, Everytime I see a post from you, I feel like massaging my wifes' guns! Keep up the good work.

[Hit Man X]

Bwhahaha! Good to hear I encourage you to put it to her.

[GMCwantsLS1]

Hey Brent nice job on the install! I knew you could do it! We need a trip back to the track and do some more runs.

[mustbbrent]

Originally posted by GMCwantsLS1@Jan 12 2004, 07:35 PM
Hey Brent nice job on the install! I knew you could do it! We need a trip back to the track and do some more runs.

If I could get Allen to tune out what ever issue I am having that requires -3 degrees advance near the top of every gear, I would love to. But then again, with some help, I may go buy some springs and a CAM and attempt my own install. Wouldn't that be something. I know BigTex and BenKey want me to attempt it on my own.


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