I think instead of the 2x4 I’d get some pipe and cut spacers long enough to go over your bolts and put 1in the front hole and 1in the rear hole just snug and do away with the wood.the bolt spacers are structurally better too I think even after shock install a bolt with spacer in next hole behind shock will keep bolt from pinching shock so 1 on either side and you use those 2bolts.nice looking job thought,good stuff,I’ll be back in touch later
@midwestcatz5896 Жыл бұрын
Bounce Test approved orderin now .
@dalbertovaldez9769 Жыл бұрын
Will this improve my rear end stability ? I have a 4/6 drop on a Silverado single cab 2005 and it’s softer than a jackrabbit on a grill in the middle of august.
@atomic178 Жыл бұрын
Yep, it will definitely help!
@dalbertovaldez9769 Жыл бұрын
@@atomic178 awesome I will be ordering a kit soon.
@nokizzy21363 күн бұрын
@@dalbertovaldez9769you ever do it?
@dalbertovaldez97693 күн бұрын
@@nokizzy2136 unfortunately I had an accident and had a setback but I’ve been working my butt off, I will be doing the coil over on the front and relocation kit with cal tracks on the rear before the year ends.
@0hertzs Жыл бұрын
Nice is that like a 2013 frame? I am wanting to do front and rear kit!!
@TwinTurboLsx2 ай бұрын
What size welding machine did you use? I mostly tig everything. So my migraines machine is only 140amps. I dont think thats enough. I dont want to chance. What do you think?
@atomic1782 ай бұрын
The brackets are 1/4" thick but I think the tube wall on the axle and crossmember is closer to 1/8, so its a maybe depending on technique. I use a miller 255 or 252.
@TwinTurboLsx2 ай бұрын
@@atomic178 ya I think I just need to buy a stronger mig machine. Not worth trying it and it being too cold. Thanks for the response.
@craigkilling90219 ай бұрын
Can this be installed on an avalanche? I’m also doing a t56/ AWD conversion and will be using the front 4/5” coil over kit you’ve created. More than likely going with the 14 bolt semi-floating rear as well so I’d assume getting them welded on PRE install would be the best option or would mounting the 14 bolt semi-floating rear end in first be best?
@matthewgalano7652 Жыл бұрын
Would this be worth doing in a 550hp lifted 6 inches? Is it more for asthetics or would this make the ride quality better? Does it effect performance when getting on the gas in a truck tuned for higher torque? Any change to axle wrap?
@atomic178 Жыл бұрын
Generally for performance something like this isnt needed on a lifted truck as the shock working angle gets better the higher the frame is from the axle. For aesthetic reasons it is fine, but not needed for performance. Good replacement shocks in the stock location is usually fine in that case. To fix axle wrap you really need traction bars.
@matthewgalano7652 Жыл бұрын
@atomic178 Thanks for the information and quick reply!
@zaksrdanovich9649 Жыл бұрын
Is your axle hitting the frame? Also for daily driving and some towing use, could you still keep the stock strut mounts and combine them to make the rear end never bottom out even under major load.
@atomic178 Жыл бұрын
No, I have plenty of axle room, but traction bars also limit downtravel. Do you mean run 2 sets of shocks on the rear or did I misunderstand?
@carportmods10 ай бұрын
Did those top brackets end up hitting the bottom of the bed?
@atomic17810 ай бұрын
No, when welded level with the frame they have approximately 1" of space to the bed. On the passenger side you may need to remove or trim the heat shield if you need additional clearance.
@justinharmon67443 ай бұрын
What line lock you running?
@tropicxfluffy5324 Жыл бұрын
Would the bottom shock holders hit the floor on a 4/6 dropped 2015 Silverado ??
@atomic178 Жыл бұрын
Im not sure what you are asking...
@mario_theslumpedgod115511 ай бұрын
Yeah bro theirs plenty of space.your truck ain’t low enough
@chanceyrose5948 Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend using this kit on a lifted truck, or can you just get the right size viking shocks on a stock set up?
@atomic178 Жыл бұрын
This kit is typically only for lowered performance trucks. Lifted trucks dont have as much of an issue with shock angle as the lowered ones do. Viking doesnt make exceptionally long shocks so stock height with the stock mounts is about it unless you weld on mounts to move the mounting closer together.
@franciscoorozco9845 Жыл бұрын
Anything like this coming for the gmt400s?
@kevinking23702 жыл бұрын
Do you make a complete rear coil over kit for 03 Silverado SS so I can eliminate the leaf springs?
@atomic1782 жыл бұрын
No, just the shock relocation brackets at this time. Leaf springs are plenty capable and easy though. To eliminate them you would need to convert to a 3link or 4link style suspension which is not a simple task typically.
@kevinking23702 жыл бұрын
@@atomic178 thanks for the quick response, I appreciate the advice. I definitely don’t want to over complicate things, I’ll stick with my original plan and just purchase your relocation kit when I’m ready to get the suspension done.
@atomic1782 жыл бұрын
@@kevinking2370 Sounds good. Only other part I would recommend is some traction bars if you are using a stickier tire
@Luizmtz5.3 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to remove the bed on a Silverado?
@richardwayne4748 Жыл бұрын
No, but it does make it easier
@albertquintero54122 жыл бұрын
Would this shock would fit on step notch bar?
@atomic1782 жыл бұрын
Not sure I know what you mean
@albertquintero54122 жыл бұрын
Like step notch are 10 inch
@atomic1782 жыл бұрын
@@albertquintero5412 A frame notch? That would be fine, but at some point the axle will be above the frame not leaving any room for a shock without doing something more creative
@civicekcoupe2 жыл бұрын
Can you still tow with this setup
@atomic1782 жыл бұрын
Yes. Towing would not be affected
@civicekcoupe2 жыл бұрын
Nice looking forward to buying your product
@Icyway4 Жыл бұрын
Do you sell just the shocks ?
@atomic178 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I am a Viking dealer and can get you anything they make.
@Icyway4 Жыл бұрын
@@atomic178 do u have a part # for a 15 Silverado, hub to fender-14inch. I can’t find it specific in your website
@tre_builds9 ай бұрын
Would this work with a stock height truck
@atomic1789 ай бұрын
Yes
@kennethruiz71792 жыл бұрын
Do you have an afp insta I can follow?
@Luizmtz5.3 Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend these over the qa1? What’s the main difference? Sorry I’m new to this
@richardwayne4748 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I like vikings better. Perform better and are about the same price.