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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Trimming them is ok. The thread I just looked through says to either cut one nub at a time, or try drilling a few holes in them first. Factory bumpers are preferred as they are softer than the aftermarket ones. Im going to try doing this soon.
I think I already trimmed mine too much. At rest, there is quite a bit of air between the control arm perch and the bumpstop...
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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Ok I installed the shackles on the upper most hole, ride height is a lot more level now. I also adjusted the torsion bars so there is just enough preload so bolts don't fall out. Rides pretty nice! Except the lower control arms are REAL close to the bumpstops (did trim them down quite a bit), and I think whenever I hit dips, they hit the control arms and unsettle the suspension. What's the solution for this? Spindles? Aftermarket control arms? I think I'll try trimming the bumpstops a bit more and more of an angle to match the control arm rotation. Any ideas guys?



I think this looks perfect here as is.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Thanks tgui, I've left it as-is and will get an alignment tomorrow once I throw on my rear Bilsteins.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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What the part#'s of the Bilsteins your running when lowered? I'm looking for some new shocks!
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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What the part#'s of the Bilsteins your running when lowered? I'm looking for some new shocks!
I used 4wd front Bilsteins and 2wd rear, stock replacement Bilstein HD's
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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Im lowered 2/4 from stock 4wd height and I used the factory replacement Bilstein 4600s for an AWD Silverado SS.
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Im lowered 2/4 from stock 4wd height and I used the factory replacement Bilstein 4600s for an AWD Silverado SS.
Thanks, from what yr. AWD SS did you purchase? How are you liking the ride?
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Any year AWD which is 03-05 I think?

I got lowered 2/4, added a rear sway bar, and did the shocks all at the same time and the ride is great! I just need to trim the front bumpstops a little as it sits on them pretty hard right now. I also wanna upgrade to a larger front sway bar to compliment the added rear bar.
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Thanks black00, I've already removed the factory rear block and de-cranked the torsion bar keys. I'm getting ready to order Belltech's 1-3" drop keys and their 2" shackles. And I know I need shocks! It's a 99 RCSB and I think it still has the factory shocks....lol
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 05:20 AM
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Thanks black00, I've already removed the factory rear block and de-cranked the torsion bar keys. I'm getting ready to order Belltech's 1-3" drop keys and their 2" shackles. And I know I need shocks! It's a 99 RCSB and I think it still has the factory shocks....lol
Whooa! How the hell do they justify doubling the price of a 4600 replacement for an SS over any other Silvy?
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