Its coming along man! Would've been good to see some before and after measurements. Keep the videos coming!
@shifferbrains17292 жыл бұрын
I bought a brown and gold 89 in 90, I still regret trading that truck! I didn't like the unlevel stance either so all me and my friend did was take a leaf spring out (first one up from the bottom) it was level after that with no issues with hauling or towing.
@shaggman134 жыл бұрын
Tip. Do not tighten those bolts until all the weight of the truck it on them it can cause premature wear on the bushings and they aren't in the proper position they are normally when on the ground
@wadeparker50209 ай бұрын
I disagree because there is nothing to compress. Shocks, yes, definitely wait until truck is on the ground but shackles don't compress
@truckerbugBR5494 жыл бұрын
I just did the same thing to my 2003 Silverado. They look so much better leveled out.
@RyDoggys Жыл бұрын
Never in my life have I seen a shackle bolt come out like that. I WISH.
@Everatti6 ай бұрын
I’ve been working for hours trying with my air chisel and a torch. Now I need a new bushing ☹️
@509pack55 ай бұрын
Pulling the bed gonna try the ol slug hammer
@LuisGonzalez-vx5pb3 ай бұрын
You are not mfkn lying
@willfleischauer4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the baby man One day hopefully ill have my own
@williambeglen47713 жыл бұрын
Rough country kit? 2"/4"? Drop spindle/ rear shackle & bracket with sport shocks? At least, it looks like you have that kit. I bought that kit for my truck. I am interested in seeing the finished project. I haven't started on mine. Right now, I'm finishing up the rust repairs to the cab. I have the bed off of the frame. Should be a lot easier to drop the suspension while the bed is off.
@fake-natty96437 ай бұрын
How did it turn out I'm trying to do the same?
@georgevg57204 жыл бұрын
Muchas Felicidades Joven Por Su Canal
@darrenmorrow56973 жыл бұрын
Bought a truck with the rear dropped 2" i put factory shackles back in went to use it as a truck and it was nose to the moon
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@doble.s19224 жыл бұрын
you put the shock exteders backwards bro, the backing plate of the extender goes behind the shock mount lol
@MrBuddy3284 жыл бұрын
I was screaming the same thing.....lol
@ajs.m9294 жыл бұрын
You should mention that the bed frame needs to be lifted from under as well, otherwise leaf spring tension WILL chop your fingers right off and or dent frame. The video paused for a second, then you came back and removed bolt with ease. Assuming you did lifted the bed frame. Smh.
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
Jay Val All you have to do is use the floor jack and lift the rear end up or lower it to the sweet spot where the bolt will just pull right out. That’s what I did but it took me a while to find the sweet spot that’s why I paused it and then continued once I found the spot.
@ajs.m9294 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er That's exactly what I just said. I meant you should have recorded it in n the video because most people won't know this, would attend to remove it and get hurt in the process. I know you're trying to do good but the safety of others are the key. ;) keep it up man, thumbs up
@GySgt_USMC_Ret.4 жыл бұрын
Nice, clean 1988! I had a 89 black Silverado for about 10 years that I miss a lot. I like the nose down rake so used 2" shackles in the rear and 2" drop Springs in the front (maintained factory alignment). American Racing Torq Thrust I I wheels (retirement present to myself). Stainless cat-back system. 350 v8 with ceramic coated Edelbrock Tri-Y headers. Matching Lear topper with dark smoked glass. Wish I had kept it, but good memories. Fair winds and following seas to all.
@Teddy-yn4cj2 жыл бұрын
I could so use some of your knowledge to help build my 89 c1500
@melindaortiz97413 жыл бұрын
Wish my truck was that clean
@mexicanboi21614 ай бұрын
Realizing I put it in inside out
@richags3284 жыл бұрын
what size tires and rims you riden on
@melindaortiz97413 жыл бұрын
Stock
@billyhorton29668 күн бұрын
Did you have to use any shims to correct the pinion angle?
@LifeWithJay223 жыл бұрын
Nice
@danhodgkiss97985 жыл бұрын
Wow that truck is in great shape. Oh bye the way while you were driving back and forth past your driveway someone messaged you on offer up lol. $Ca-ching$
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
Dan Hodgkiss lol yea that was funny when I heard the offer up sound !
@bananapuffcream13 жыл бұрын
What size tires are those? Are those wheels 15x8?
@penelopethewolfhybrid9404 жыл бұрын
Truck looks good man I’m a new subscriber as of today, I own two OBS Chevy trucks a 2000 K2500 with a vortec 454 to a 4L80e trans and recently picked up a super clean 1995 C1500 extended cab stepside with the 5.7l and 5speed. Love to see how the truck turns out for you 👌🏻🤙🏻
@edgarzubia2914Ай бұрын
Where I Can Find dos brackets To To Lord Mind
@johnnywrench96694 жыл бұрын
I used to flip the rear drill the holein the saddle forward and wielded it together and in front evenly heat up the Springs and put as many shims on the upper control arms as i needed and then adjust my tierodends
@Jayy_.-3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I have a stock height truck too but wanted a little more than a 2inch drop. Anything you recommend ? As I have no clue what to buy
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
im currently working on dropping my truck more .. i will have a new video out in a week or so, lots of new drop parts. you should check out djm suspension .com
@Jayy_.-2 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er I want to order the parts you had when you made this video. Do you still recommend them & are they correct? They say 1 inch drop when I check them out
@jimmyhobbs50292 ай бұрын
Very good video. I bought my one owner SWB 112K mile 1998 Chevy C1500 W/T a couple of weeks ago. One of my first upgrades is to get the back of the truck level with the front. I bought the same shackles that you have. I was concerned about getting the top bolt out, but your plan was a good one. My truck may be a little more complicated as mine has a receiver hitch in the way. I will leave the bolts snug ( not tight) until the truck is on the ground and then tighten just a tad more. Did you have to get the truck frontend aligned again?
@boblister6652 жыл бұрын
Try doing this on a truck from New England. You will need a torch , sawzall and an air chisel just to get the old bolts out that will not survive the battle
@matthew1er2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@tonymontanamalverde6 ай бұрын
Do not tighten until all the weight is on top of the truck…
@pgowan3574 жыл бұрын
Did you have to get those bolts to a specific tourque?
@melindaortiz97413 жыл бұрын
75 lbs
@juanserrato83315 жыл бұрын
When you drop it more you should get some 15s on it!
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
Juan Serrato it’s alwready on 15’s lol. What kind of rims are you talking about
@2-meanls3s564 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er get some centerlines , i have them in my gmc with wide tires
@JuanNOnly1235 жыл бұрын
you should really tighten those bolts up with the truck on the ground so the'yre tightened at ride height and not while the truck is in the air
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
Bobby Larkler thanks for the tip !
@tclott3165 жыл бұрын
You put the shock extender in backwards..
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
tclott316 I Baught the wrong ones
@tclott3165 жыл бұрын
They’re still backwards regardless
@TheTronak5 жыл бұрын
Do the shackles make ride stiffer or hit the bed? I'm planning to do mine but i'm concerned about that.
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
Josue Rivera It still rides like stock. But if you go any lower then 2 inches then you will need shock extenders and better shocks.
@TheTronak5 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er thanks for the information. I feel more confident now!
@eddie_eggplant_1082 Жыл бұрын
What did u stick in the hole to get the bolts out
@matthew1er Жыл бұрын
Gotta find the sweet spot with your jack under the rear-end.. then it should be relatively easy. Also maybe you. An use something like a punch or a skinny socket extender to push out the bolt with a hammer
@oswaldomorales51543 жыл бұрын
Do I have to buy another lowering kit if I wanna lower my truck more? Currently have a 4/6 drop I wanna go with a 5/7.
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
No.most of the time you can just add to what you already have .. do you know what is being used in the rear?
@oswaldomorales51543 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er I have the 4/6 flip kit from mcgaughys.
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
@@oswaldomorales5154 ok. So I'm guessing that would be just a flip kit in the rear with shock extenders.. if so then you can add a drop shackle to get and extra 1 or 2 inches. For the front you will probably have to find a 3 inch drop spring to get an extra inch.. I'm guessing you have a drop spindle and a 2 inch drop spring up front currently..?
@dieselworks21633 ай бұрын
I tell you what...I just did this install. Not too bad. But I put the bolts back in the way that makes sense so I won't have to go through that again.
@joshuabelcher22952 ай бұрын
exactly the info I was looking for buddy. Thanks!
@joseramirez99323 жыл бұрын
Hows it riding
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
It road great with the 2-in drop in the back just like factory. but I recently dropped the truck even more just haven't put up a video yet
@joseramirez99323 жыл бұрын
I see im undecided to level the front or back since i tow with my truck dont want the back squatting to much
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
@@joseramirez9932 you can get the shackles that I got they have 2 holes one for 2" and one for 1 inch drop
My kit came with new hangers for front of leaf spring. Is it necessary to change them out too?
@Spellcheekswammablamma Жыл бұрын
So much a better stance. I’m planning on doing that to my 1993 Silverado
@matthew1er Жыл бұрын
I definitely recommend it. It doesn't change ride quality either
@Spellcheekswammablamma Жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er I’m looking forward to it. I ordered the Shackles tonight and I was originally going to raise the front end by 2” but this makes way more sense. Thanks again for the instructional video! 🤘🏻
@Spellcheekswammablamma Жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er I did it the other day and it’s looking killer! Thanks for all your help🤘🏻
@LuisHernandez-fm9pb4 жыл бұрын
By any chance do you know if the shackles hit the bed ?
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
No they shouldnt. Mine were about an inch away from the bed
@briantruck22843 жыл бұрын
That's on long bed
@nessasushi2 жыл бұрын
Those Views Though! 🎉
@rendelafuente27024 жыл бұрын
Did you have to drop your hitch?
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
Ren De La Fuente no
@kenpenn21353 жыл бұрын
I installed this kit on my 94 c2500 but only gave me a one inch drop...I'm confused 😕
@juannino71894 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you just take the spare tire off? Work smarter not harder bud. No disrespect 😉
@dominiquerandolph91605 жыл бұрын
Obs
@kr1ck3t81g Жыл бұрын
Looks way better..ihave the same problem..could you tell me the part number to where I can purchase ..
@Scotty8chucky8 ай бұрын
What are you planning for the front? Lowering springs? Spindles?
@BigDookie857 ай бұрын
Can i do this to my 1995 C2500 ? The back is too high!
@luisfarias4179 Жыл бұрын
So you just installed the shackles only right, not the extended shocks you mentioned?
@averygentry35 Жыл бұрын
I would like to do mine but i don’t think it’s enough! Mine needs a healthy 3 to 3 1/2
@transmisioncomplete8614 Жыл бұрын
WRENCHES
@mexicanboi21619 ай бұрын
What did you do to take the tension off the leaf springs ? I tried today and could not take em out
@royreynolds33625 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me if doing a two inch like in the video,would you have to get a shim for the pinion angle?
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
Roy Reynolds I did not use any shins and the truck seems to be just fine ! At just 2 inches I personally am not going to worry about it But later I am planning on going way lower in the back, that’s when I will look into shimming.
@truckerbugBR5494 жыл бұрын
They recommend the shims. I put a 2" drop shackle on mine with no shims and it seems to be just fine.
@cumsoda57412 жыл бұрын
Would this work for a 4x4 1988 Silverado ?
@ithwitt Жыл бұрын
So did u have to do anything to the front shackles of the rear leaf spring or one the rear shackles of it?
@dennisranck16133 жыл бұрын
It does look nice. It is the opposite way of my intention on my 14 Silverado. I plan on installing an add a leaf, new shackles, and new hangers, because I have a broken hanger now. as well as I will be installing new shocks.
@melindaortiz97413 жыл бұрын
Broken hanger ? U carry heavy loads rust ? Truck seems to new
@dennisranck16133 жыл бұрын
@@melindaortiz9741 you are absolutely correct. I did purchase the truck used approximately a year and a half ago. The truck was used as a fleet vehicle. The side of the truck where the broken hanger was, there is a steel plate bolted to the bed. I do not know which fleet this truck came from.
@paulfernandez86943 жыл бұрын
will them shackles work on a 3500 chevy and wher can i get
@willissixmo75303 жыл бұрын
JACKS!!
@davdhortaramirez76354 жыл бұрын
La chingadera se mira igual. 🤣
@lachopurafinta64743 жыл бұрын
No vajo ni vergass
@lachopurafinta64743 жыл бұрын
Minimo nesesita 7 pulgas paque se mire la diferencia
@jacobroman47193 жыл бұрын
Where did u get the parts n how much
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
I have links in the video description box
@joshcampbell12123 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you replace hangers?//
@joshuaavila83175 жыл бұрын
I have a 1989 in the same silver paint red interior I'm undergoing an ls 2 swap it's got a 4/6 drop
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
joshua avila nice! I can’t wait to do a swap .. I’m leaning towards the ls3 Erod but their so expensive lol
@joshuaavila83175 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er just do the ls2 their around 2k and your year model is easier to swap with a 5.3 cause you have a 4l60 transmission if I'm not mistaken . To put the engine and trans is is easy only extreme hard part is wiring
@M2_Offroad4 жыл бұрын
I’ve also have one just alike mines a white 98 single cab shortbed imma bout to lower the rear end also I can’t stand the nose dive!
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
Joshua Moody nice! What are you planning on lowering with?
@M2_Offroad4 жыл бұрын
HENSON GARAGE I’m probably goading to install 2” drop shackles and removing the overload springs in the rear gonna be sweet! I’ve already ordered my 6.2l fully built motor for it now I’m just waiting to purchase the twin turbo kit!
@nickmoisey81053 жыл бұрын
I’m not gonna say anything about the beginning of your vid
@AM-mb1gv9 күн бұрын
👍🏻
@jasonsparks46013 жыл бұрын
You lost me when you started beating the bolt out without the nut on it!
@bigpapatyr0ne7323 жыл бұрын
As you should when knocking a bolt out as to not mushroom the end of the bolt causing it to get stuck in?
@jasonsparks46013 жыл бұрын
@@bigpapatyr0ne732 no you start beating on it with the nut on It so you don't kill the threads and can screw the nut off after it starts to break free....wow this is beginning mechanic tactics!
@JoseContreras-mv5yz3 жыл бұрын
2" drop is where my max would be since i have a set of 26s and 24s.
@1990CUEVAS3 жыл бұрын
I got 26 irocs on my 93 I think I’m also gonna drop it 2 inches did u just do the rear?
@JoseContreras-mv5yz3 жыл бұрын
@@1990CUEVAS i havent done nothing yet. Im aquiering other pieces to the body first. Matching color escalade roof rack today,limited side skirts,front limited/z71 front bumper and rear escalade bumper cover.
@Unknown_Goon023 жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful 🙏🏼 Thank you so much... OBS is looking amazing
@ketchupmustard54654 жыл бұрын
Not saying its a bad video. But it seems like a lot of effort for not a real difference. You did sabe me from buying those. I'm going to go ahead and do the flip kit and c notch. Thanks for the video. You have a great looking truck
@mrchrisoben2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro high high did u lift ur truck on the stands I can’t get my bolt out :(
@matthew1er2 жыл бұрын
Did you end up getting it out?
@mrchrisoben2 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er Seems to Be seized I’m going to get a sledge hammer Tmrw
@matthew1er2 жыл бұрын
@@mrchrisoben maybe let some pb blaster soak on it until you get the hammer ?
@mrchrisoben2 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er I just soaked it from satuday I managed to get the bottom one to Spin but there not coming out
@matthew1er2 жыл бұрын
@@mrchrisoben so the nuts came off but the bolts won't slide out?
@wevans19942 жыл бұрын
Great and helpful video unless your truck is rusty. Gonna have to get the torch after mine.
@johnf15774 жыл бұрын
That’s one clean obs , love them all stock
@bigharrykochenbauls45673 жыл бұрын
Don't do any of this, just get the flip kit, did it by myself in 2 hours(with notched rails) top tip: notch bed cross-member over rear-end and relocate brakeline bracket.
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
I have a flip kit I just have not installed it yet I can install it and also have the shackles on and be extra low low LOL
@davidcolon74715 жыл бұрын
You really came in clutch 💯🔥
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
David Colon haha thanks man !
@juliodeluna53234 жыл бұрын
Nice truck👌🏽 I’m getting one just like that soon
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
Julio Deluna nice! All stock ?
@Sam_DaMan3 жыл бұрын
looks almost the same, u should've dropped it 3"
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
I recently dropped it 6 in the back and 5 in the front I just haven't put up the video yet
@sknight48172 жыл бұрын
It's crazy to see this model of truck that clean and not all rusted out in ohio we have to cut and torch
@matthew1er2 жыл бұрын
We don't have to worry about rust to much in California unless you live close to the ocean or the snowy mountain area,
@ThePreacher4132 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video great I can’t wait to do my 97 gmc
@jodyhenry59103 жыл бұрын
Looks exactly the same to me
@briantruck22843 жыл бұрын
💯
@Mr_Man3083 жыл бұрын
did those wheels come with the truck or did you find em somewhere? they look good with the truck.
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
They are the factory wheels that came on it new from the dealership
@alexandrorodriguez1442 Жыл бұрын
Does it matter on witch side it’s facing ?
@matthew1er Жыл бұрын
It doesn't seem like it. Idk
@zachhoward80152 жыл бұрын
Does the leaf spring hit the bed with the shackles on?
@matthew1er2 жыл бұрын
Not at all
@billybobthornton41863 жыл бұрын
Don’t look so down man. That’s all great news
@Henrylxt2 жыл бұрын
What (mm) are the shackle bolts?
@Arrroni2 жыл бұрын
How’d you take some tension off the leaf spring?
@Spellcheekswammablamma Жыл бұрын
I believe he used a floor Jack
@carreonsgv2 жыл бұрын
Nice man...do you happen to know that tire size on the obs...
@matthew1er2 жыл бұрын
235/75/15
@carreonsgv2 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er thanks brotha
@johnrodriguez9018 Жыл бұрын
Is it bouncy?
@matthew1er Жыл бұрын
Not at all
@johnnywrench96694 жыл бұрын
You should have been spraying those a month in advance with PB
@joelcastro14415 жыл бұрын
Ok that part doesn’t seem to fit my truck on Amazon??
@user-qz1sb8ln1x5 жыл бұрын
Joel Castro it’s universal bro
@anthonypadilla92114 жыл бұрын
What size tires do you have on the truck
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
235 75 15
@aggl42253 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video for the front end?
@matthew1er3 жыл бұрын
Planning on doing the front end in about a month
@c.joglesby7543 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact truck
@robertaguirre85952 жыл бұрын
me too🤣
@typicalisaac10184 жыл бұрын
What size bolt was it
@Therevdon5 жыл бұрын
Looks like the shock extender was installed backward...
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
Therevdon it was for a different truck I ordered the wrong ones
@Therevdon5 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er I understand, but it's still backward.
@hapdaddy15 жыл бұрын
So if you drop the front what are you going to do to the back to make it lower?
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
N.C Kayak King I will most likely go with a leaf spring flip kit , that will give another 4 inches to the rear drop.. unless I do air bags .. I can’t decide lol
@Pachuco5 жыл бұрын
@@matthew1er a flip kit on the OBS gives you 6in drop
@Pachuco5 жыл бұрын
To drop the bacc you can do a number of things. I think a good start is a flip kit(6in). From there you can add the shackles to get (1-2in) you can also get some drop hangers for (2in) you can also after you get a flip kit, you can use drop blocks (different sizes) you can even simply remove a single leaf (the drop will very... I have a 94 obs in the bacc I have a flip kit, drop shackles, and drop bloccs for a 10in drop. I would've gone more but I need a step notch, once I get that then I'ma go another 4-5 drop in the bacc
@frankgarza47823 жыл бұрын
Where did u get the parts from
@melindaortiz97413 жыл бұрын
China
@mayito26514 жыл бұрын
So would it of looked lower if you put the screw in the other whole or no?
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
Mario Maguellal No. That is as low as it goes. I definitely want to go way lower eventually, with other suspension parts though .
@adriananthony47594 жыл бұрын
The shackle is on backwards
@matthew1er4 жыл бұрын
adrian headley it seems to work either way you mount it.
@gregoriorico5654 жыл бұрын
Presion aseite dago
@shanedav15615 жыл бұрын
Do you have to have the shock extenders for the 2” drop??
@matthew1er5 жыл бұрын
shane dav The ones I ordered ended up not being the right ones so I ended up not using any. It’s still rides good though without the shock extenders