Dark Star - 2014 Silverado RCSB
#21
Well, it seems I finally got the lowering kit sorted out. Had to remove the transmission mount spacer, add a 4* pinion shim and shorten the driveshaft 1.5".
I didn't realize I was going to be a guinea pig for a new product.
Anyway, on to next things...shocks.
I didn't realize I was going to be a guinea pig for a new product.
Anyway, on to next things...shocks.
#22
I spoke with Jake from Vi-king shocks today. He was very helpful. Unfortunately, it looks like I'm going to run into the same issue I had with the QA1 shocks; the bushing won't fit the factory bolt.
So I'm going to go to Home Depot and grab a bushing (3/4" OD x 1/2" ID) and cut it length-wise and see if that will work. That looks like what they do with the factory shocks.
If that won't work, I'll cut off the top mounted shock nut and just use true 1/2" dia bolts.
So I'm going to go to Home Depot and grab a bushing (3/4" OD x 1/2" ID) and cut it length-wise and see if that will work. That looks like what they do with the factory shocks.
If that won't work, I'll cut off the top mounted shock nut and just use true 1/2" dia bolts.
#23
I had no problem putting the QA1 or Viking on with the factory bolts and yes the top nut is welded to the bracket on the truck. Just make sure you get the Poly bushing.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...rt-1-a-527184/
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...rt-1-a-527184/
#27
Air shocks blew out. Belltech SPs are going on until I get the suspension sorted out.
I'll probably move the hangar from the 6" drop to the 5" drop and see if that helps. Otherwise, I'll probably be removing this drop kit.
Mongo not happy.
I'll probably move the hangar from the 6" drop to the 5" drop and see if that helps. Otherwise, I'll probably be removing this drop kit.
Mongo not happy.
Last edited by bigsapper; 03-14-2014 at 11:06 PM.