suspension

  1. jengel288

    How much drop from shackles?

    Hey everyone, I'm new to these trucks and have a question about drop shackles. My truck currently has a 4/6 drop kit on it, with stock hangers and shackles. Its got a bit too much rake for my taste, and im looking to drop the rear end a bit more. My question is, will 2" drop shackles actually...
  2. 8

    Rear Shock Mount Issue

    Hello everyone! I am in a bit of a pickle. My truck had the frame partially replaced prior to me purchasing it. The truck is 4x4, but the frame is out of a 2wd. The issue is the rear upper shock mounts being different between the 2wd/4x4 trucks. Am I able to use the 2wd upper shock mounts with...
  3. C

    front end and shocks

    Hey everyone i just bought a 98 4wd tahoe and i'm shopping around for front end parts and shocks to put on it as the front end is shot and the front right shock is toast i don't have a huge budget to get all of this done but i have been checking out the mevotech supreme line and it seems...
  4. F

    Wanting to do a 5/7 drop.

    Hello everyone. I’m wanting to do a 5/7 drop. I’ve heard some varying opinions and options available and what’s good and bad from others. Really, I just want the strait honest truth. Most of you know more than the people I talk to. What is the best kit for me to do a 5/7 drop. I’m wanting a...
  5. INW-Iron-Steel

    1993 K1500 Suburban Front Suspension Rebuild w/upgrades

    Hi all, I am going to try to document the reassembly of the front suspension on my 93 Suburban in this thread. I always forget to take disassembly photos. Perhaps because 30 year old/rusty parts do not like to come apart. Here are some photos of full disassembly. I did not touch the torsion bar...
  6. spradilak

    1990 C1500 Front end rebuild

    Hey folks im working on a 1990 C1500 standard cab doing a complete front end rebuild. I've got all the suspension parts ready to go. Everything on the truck is original and it rides/steers/brakes like crap. So first off is the steering. I want to replace every part of the steering except for...
  7. H

    How to remove 13/16 inch stock coil springs?

    1994 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab C1500 will be getting a major overhaul on the front suspension. Control arm bushings and ball joints are making a significant amount of noise, which is why I'm upgrading. I will be installing tubular control arms and adjustable coilovers (mainly for looks, but a...
  8. H

    Upgrading to tubular control arms. What brands are best?

    My control arms are worn out, and I need to replace them. Going with tubular control arms because it's not too much more to get them than the stock ones. What brands are good, and sell standard height control arms (no thanks to lowering or raising my truck). I have a 1994 Chevy Silverado...
  9. 9

    Steering and suspension torque specs

    The pics above are from the actual 1999 CK service manual that got sent out back in the day. I have the complete set so if anyone needs any specs for anything just ask. ( I’m not on the site often )
  10. C

    96 Sierra K2500 Suspension

    I just bought the truck and the suspension is going. Anyone recommend good front/rear suspension for daily driving and light towing. Also, the roads where i live are pretty ******.
  11. crosscountry

    Front End Replacement 1997 K1500

    I took my truck to the shop today to discuss alignment. The mechanic was pretty straightforward and said he couldn't align it because too many parts were worn out. He recommended new ball joints for the upper and lower Pitman Arm Idler Arms The parts were over $500. Labor was $1,200. Total...
  12. burbanswervin

    96 k1500 suburban torsion bar keys

    Hey guys in reinstalling my torsion bars but im not sure which postition to have the key at so i dont tighen then too much. Right now i have them facing straight down as pictured. T
  13. Whitsican

    Lowering 4WD Basics

    I’ve got a ‘92 Chevy K1500 I’ve done some research collecting answers. She’s pretty level 6” wheel gap in the rear 6.5” wheel gap in the front. I’m wanting to lower her without having to notch the frame nor take extra unnecessary steps. From what I read I can probably lower it 4” front and back...
  14. E

    Lower Control Arm 97 k3500

    Hey I’m new here and have a old 97 k3500 and I’ve done a almost full front end on it and then snapped my lower control arm around the ball joint so now I’m looking for lowers but I have trouble finding k3500 ones for 1997 I’ve only found ones listed as c3500 and then the savannah 3500 I want to...
  15. J

    Lift kit for a 98 k2500 questions

    I posted earlier asking about piecing together a lift kit for a 1998 Chevrolet K2500 with the 8 lug hubs. I was thinking about piecing it together because I had 0 findings of lift kits for this year and it being an 8 lug. This was the ONLY one I found for a 98, k2500, 8 lug...
  16. U

    Lift questions? Any ideas.

    Ok, I’m getting a lift on my 1990 single cab step side z71. Right now it’s on stock tire size, stock height. The old owner put Monroe shocks on it. It rides like a brick. Hit washboards at anything other than an idle and i swear I go airborn in the seat. My old man’s Toyota tundra is a 2012...
  17. aldang25879

    Where are all the quality suspension parts??

    Back when I had an f-150, I used all Moog. They always treated me right. I got my hands on a ‘96 GMC 1500, 2wd. It’s pretty nice, for its age it’s only got 138k miles. Steering is real bad though, suspension feels fine but all the joints and bushings are cracked and I’d like to just rebuild the...
  18. 2doortahoetoby

    Installing 3 Inch Diff Drop

    I recently took my Tahoe to an alignment shop and I was told it was lifted in correctly. I do have my keys cranked quite a bit to clear my wheels, and I have bigger CVs to handle the angle and forged RC 2-3 inch upper control arms (only works on 2-3 inch lift kits), but my lowers and tie rods...
  19. N

    95 K1500 Loud Clunk Turning Left

    I have a 1995 k1500 when I turn left at slow speeds like leaving a parking space I hear a loud clunk noise. Any idea what it may be so I can take a look and hopefully get it fixed. Thanks in advance for any help!
  20. Tomas Urrabazo

    Lifted shocks

    What are the best rear shocks for my 1990 Chevy C2500? My truck has 4 inch blocks in the back and I’m looking for extended shocks. My truck is also a 2wd 6 lug if that means anything. Thanks
  21. S

    Bad squeak 1-25 mph

    Disclaimer: I suck at anything that ain’t an engine. 1991 k1500 10in drums I’ve had a weird squeak come up immediately after filling my tire with air (I know how stupid that sounds.) can not tell if it is from the front or rear because of how loud it is. All I can say if every revolution of...
    • SalvageFUBAR
    • Thread
    • axel comtrol arms k1500 squeak suspension wheel bearing wheels
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Axles + Brakes
  22. SlimPickinz

    Ball joint

    Really need help with my ball joints. 1996 Chevy k2500. Sclb. I bought ball joints from Rock auto and got he old ones out. Cleaned up the knuckle and greased it. I got one ball joint in crooked. It was going straight till it slipped and now one side is almost seated and the other isn’t. The...
  23. B

    Front wheels off

    1995 Tahoe 4WD Hi all, my front wheels are off and it's driving me insane. The driver side wheel is further out than the passenger wheel and it is further forward by about a 1/4 of an inch. The driver side is also taller tgan the passenger side by about a 1/2 inch. It's been like this since I...
    • bowmanpf21
    • Thread
    • alignment front end misaligned one side taller one wheel further out suspension torsion bars upper control arm
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Axles + Brakes
  24. B

    Help with cabin vibration

    1995 Tahoe 4wd, started feeling vibrations through the floor about a month ago. Doesn't matter what speed I'm going, the vibration is always there. RPM doesn't seem to matter much either. Tires are only a year old, and I just got an alignment a few months back. New ball joints and control arm...
    • bowmanpf21
    • Thread
    • driveline driveline vibration highway vibration suspension vibration wheels and tires
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Axles + Brakes
  25. thebigcar

    gmt400 (1996 k2500 suburban) - compatible gmt800 suspension parts?

    Hi ya'll - I'm finally getting around to restomodding a 1996 k2500 Suburban 8 lug (stamped lowers) I picked up over the winter but to my surprise, there isn't much in the market for upgrade suspension parts! After coming from a mopar background, I thought owning a GM product meant TONS of...

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