How to Lower 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Sierra Silverado

How to Lower 14 15 16 17 18 Sierra and Silverado.
This is the process I used to lower my 2017 Sierra. This is very similar to my 2009 Silverado that I did a video on with the exception of the front. I decided to use a new kit. I will post info below on parts used and links to some. Anyone can do this in their driveway.
Parts used
Grinder goo.gl/TJFtb3
Grinding Disc goo.gl/iWDJMG
McGaughys Helper Bags goo.gl/dk2ZV6
Rubberized Undercoating goo.gl/5pJ1Si
Kit used in this Video - I will no longer be using this kit or promoting products from them.
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Mcquaughys Spindle goo.gl/t7Hf3L
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Mcguaghys Flip kit amzn.to/2qUvKKD
Belltech Flip Kit amzn.to/2JdbuLu
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Mcguaghys C Notch goo.gl/ZKTFxD
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[@elzorrodereynosa6725]

This foo can come to all the modelo times

[@thomaslaunderville3501]

Thank you for your videos. I would never have tempted to lower my truck on my own without watching your videos.

[@TWAMotorsports]

thank you. Im glad it helped

[@gio_dpt6949]

Finally a white guy that likes lowered tucks !

[@TWAMotorsports]

Giovanni Jurado :) I can't be the only one.

[@gio_dpt6949]

Well idk about other states but in California not a single white guy likes lowered trucks, they just hate on us

[@gio_dpt6949]

Lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

Giovanni Jurado well I'm in SW Missouri and I learned to love lowered trucks from my uncle who did his first one in the 80s. Lots of slammed stuff around hear. My first truck 21 years ago was a lowered s10 cameo

[@MickeyGlover]

I'm white and I like them too. Thinking of reverse leveling my 18 Silverado

[@arturopelagio2676]

Really great video man ! Actually did more detail explaining than the own company its self.... helpful . Truck came out looking A1.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Arturo Pelagio thank you. I appreciate the comments.

[@Bushspaperplanes]

Dude you saved me steps when doing mine. Love the cleanliness of your work and your work ethic. Great help man. Thanks

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Glad I could help

[@jmmunoz8625]

Pretty sure I've watched all of your videos & have never commented on any of em but I have to say after reading thru comments on this video i noticed 5 years ago you took the time to respond to damn near every comment & continue to do it. I think the most recent comment i saw was 3 months ago & you're still giving feedback. Thats says alot man. Thanks for the vids & helpful info.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I sure try.

[@trav_thesav_]

This video answered a lot of questions I had. I bought a truck that was already lowered. And it’s been a head ache figuring out what they did and used. This helped me

[@TWAMotorsports]

Glad it helped

[@czgl8313]

Just got my ihc drop kit today for my 17 single cab, your video gave me a better idea of what its like to install it

[@TWAMotorsports]

little bearbear thank you. Glad it helped.

[@tonyquenga8617]

You did a great job explaining detail to detail on installing the deop kit and explaining the problem of the kit and what needs to be corrected to be a bolt on and clean installation. I'm very thankful for you having this video I have a 2015 Silverado 2 wheel drive that I'm going to be lowering and I'm looking for a kit with no hickups .Thank you kepp up with your great videos.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I can't hold out if I don't like something or think it could be improved

[@travisklotz9171]

I don't lnow about the lower but that upper ball joint is a bolt in style for a 88-98 gm truck. they probably did that so if the joint ever fails you can buy and off the shelf part at any part store for it, because i believe the stock ball joints are considered none replaceable.

[@TWAMotorsports]

travis klotz yes if ball joint goes bad now you just replace the whole a arm.

[@mapleridgemotorsportsltd5347]

Great video and detail. I just lowered my 2018 GMC 1500 REG CAB. It looks like IHC has improved on the powder coating of a-arms and painting of rear parts as mine are good. Your instructions are spot on and a tremendous help!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Glad I could help

[@repyastep6627]

Great video man very detailed. I just lowered my 15 crew cab using 5/7 IHC, they fixed the turning radius issue and have the same amount as stock. The ride is really smooth as good as stock. I also have a 07 silverado classic with a 4/7 drop and helper bags but it rides like shit, have all belltech parts spindles and springs and the flip kit. Mcguaghys and belltech use same components to achieve their drops. Didn't want to go with springs again and decided to go control arms and leave the struts alone. Only issue during install was the mount hole for the top ball joint had to be reamed, the bottom mount fit great and no sleeve need. Sucks you had problems with IHC and hopefully they have improved greatly since.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah they told me they would send me new design although they said a lot of other things that never happened too. I didn't have issues with ride on mcgaughys parts. The ihc kit needed a lot to meet my standards. They also sold a MASSIVE amount of kits due to this video. The owner told me this personally. He then made promises he never delivered. I'm glad the kit is working for you however.

[@Ltx_pac]

For your 5th Gen did you use cast arms ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

No

[@Diesel_315]

@@TWAMotorsportswhat size drop did you use?

[@Diesel_315]

Did you have to notch framw

[@HighToy85]

Great vid. I'm running the same kit but at 6/6 on my '16 Silverado with 22x9's. I had the same concerns with the ball joints. One other thing I had an issue with was my ball joints had almost 0 grease in them so you may want to double check those. The rear shocks are basic Pro-Comp ES9000's. I'm looking at replacing those with some coilovers in the future. Overall I am really happy with the IHC kit. That gunk they coat the frames with is horrible.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Ryan thank you. My were dry too. Let me know how new shocks work out.

[@dgoud86]

Great video, it's detailed. Go with 22 inch GMC sierra replica wheels, my 14 came with 20 inch chrome wheels, but I put the 24 inch replicas on my GMC SIERRA, and I upgraded my front and rear lights to the 16 Slt or Denali lights, so at the end of the day, whatever decision u make will be great......😉😁😎👍

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I actually did 22" dub wheels. Then I sold it

[@DanTheman-ci2ty]

homie is invited to the carne asada

[@lawrencewalsh6110]

Your truck looks great. I recently installed this kit on my 2017 Crew Cab Std bed and I felt the exact same way about the kit as you did but with one major addition, I have a nasty vibration coming from the rear and the pinion angle is definitely off. I am having to use shims to fix the problem. I am not happy at all about that.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lawrence Walsh thank you. I don't have anymore vibrations than I had stock. That does suck though.

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

Looks good! I have a 4/6 drop on mine with 24’s and 295 35 tire they rub on the front. Maybe with the 22’s same size tire will be good.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Dead or alive your're coming with me I love the 24" look but don't want to run.

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

TWA Motorsports I was debating between 22” and 24”. The guy at the wheel shop told me go with 24” that it will look better. But honestly I wish I woulda went with 22”.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Dead or alive your're coming with me I do t feel that 24s are very friendly on a lowered daily

[@armandomadrigal6292]

Hey dude , I know it’s been a while since you wrote this comment but how bad do the 295’s rub?

[@TWAMotorsports]

I'd imagine a lot

[@marcoslopez1286]

Man truck looks nice! I will be getting the same kit for my 2018 Silverado

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Might watch my 6 month review before you buy.

[@Parker-hg9gz]

You are a great mechanic and videographer. No nonsense, great picture and comments. Are you a professional mechanic? What do you do to afford your various vehicles? Thanks.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. No I actually work for a telecommunications company. I just work on things in the spare time I can find.

[@cirilocatijr.3654]

Cool kit but what do you think of a belltech drop kit? Like the lowing spindles and struts for the front end and a flip kit in the rear with new shocks because I’m think of buying that kit.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Cirilo Cati Jr. Not a bad kit. I don't like their flip kit due to the brake line brackets having to be cut off. Makes going back to stock a pita

[@bobbyphilpot7509]

Damn good video lowered my own.Used a Max Traxx kit watching the video & their instructions (more video then instructions)but the results were the same excellent.Wouldnt have tried it w/o d video.Thanks for the inspiration

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Glad it helped

[@stevedearmore2621]

curious, did your Escalade have the same OEM suspension as your truck? Meaning the MRC suspension? Curious why this kit couldnt work for Tahoes, Suburban Escalades (front only, I understand the SUV's dont use leaf spring setup). Also what didnt you like about the Belltech front suspension for your Escalade. I heard you mentioned it a couple times in this video

[@TWAMotorsports]

It did not. I made a Tahoe video and Yukon video that did however.

[@stevedearmore2621]

@@TWAMotorsports do you have a link to those. Great vids, put more confidence in my install of Belltech lowering on my 18 Suburban that I will be doing later today

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@stevedearmore2621 I can't send it from my phone. If you go to my channel its listed in videos

[@bo4638]

I have a question. Why do run the helper bag on a slammed truck ? I'm considering 5/7 on my truck. The only thing holding me back is that I read online you can no longer tow using a flip kit because all the weight from the trailer is now on the u-bolts.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not true at all. That is exactly why I run helper bags for when I haul a trailer.

[@bo4638]

@@TWAMotorsports Thank you for the reply and the video, after watching it I think I will go with the McGaughys kit.

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@bo4638 you're welcome

[@1loww_17]

I have a question, I have a 2017 Silverado crew cab I’m looking to do a 5/7 ihc with there helper bags, I don’t feel comfortable with cutting the frame, what would u recommend? Should i go with the 5/7 with the helper bags or would u say a 4/6 would be the better option.

[@TWAMotorsports]

You can do 7 with bags and not notch.

[@1loww_17]

@@TWAMotorsports will it ride rough ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Rougher than stock

[@MrJl2853]

Truck looks sick!! How would the ride quality compared to the mcgaugys drop kit. Am still deciding between this kit or mcgauhys kits for my 17 GMC Sierra crew cab. Is there a big difference between drop and stock ride quality?

[@TWAMotorsports]

MrJl2853 thank you. Not much difference between the 2. Big difference in ride with big wheels but not much with stock wheels

[@gsRt5]

Were you able to bring the alignment back to stock or close to? Mine is off and alignment guy said its the most he can do.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I have heard lots of issues on alignment with this kit. Yes the alignment shop was able to get mine in spec.

[@Juli-n-David]

Love how clean the wheel well is

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@gonzalesjohn929]

How is the turning did you loose a lot of the turning or not really?has it given you any problems?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Gonzales John you lose a lot of turning radius in my opinion. Its actually more than I knew at the time I made this video. I would probably use the mcgaughys kit if I would have know this in the beginning.

[@shonschindler6030]

Hi I had some questions on your truck after you lowered I have same kit but on 4WD. Are your front wheels moved back a lot my left wheel back more than right side. Did yours align good cause they had hard time on mine think it’s ok but was tough to much positive camber. You have any vibrations in steering wheel or pedals mine not horrible but definitely has them also when going over small bumps at low speeds it sounds like something loose in the rear but can’t find anything. I guess it just doesn’t seem as great as I hoped

[@TWAMotorsports]

I didn't have any issues aligning or vibrating. I have had several people say similar things to me.

[@shonschindler6030]

How about your front wheels are they centered in wheel wells I think with spindles it keeps them centered they should allow for that when making the control arms

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@shonschindler6030 I never noticed them not being centered.

[@shonschindler6030]

TWA Motorsports ok thanks for replies ya Inez told me normal for front wheels to be back my concern is left one back farther but guess have to live with it for now

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@shonschindler6030 that's crazy. Seems like it should be uniform

[@gmcsierra-te5oz]

Have a 2015 GMC Sierra single cab I what to drop my truck and Rear I drop ti 2 Shackles I what to drop ti 3 more inch how I can do ti

[@TWAMotorsports]

Put stock shackles back in and buy a flip kit.

[@gmcsierra-te5oz]

I’ll put it in the trash

[@08soloblade]

I bought the 2/4 drop kit from rough country. They claimed that you align the front to orm specs. Big no because my truck is cambered way out. So I call them and ask about it and they told me i needed the 2" drop spendle. So now I got those coming and i hope it works out. Not happy with it at all from rough country.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah. I would never use rough country

[@08soloblade]

@@TWAMotorsports i sent you a message on Instagram

[@TWAMotorsports]

Ok

[@efrainmelendez5543]

That top ubolt plate, whats the bolt and nut on there for? What does it bolt too?

[@TWAMotorsports]

It keeps that plate centered on the rear. The rear has a hole for the dowel that used to set in it.

[@LACURIOSA5]

Would you say it’s better then a Belltech 1040SP Kit it’s going on a 2018 Sierra RCSB setup for Drag Racing 15” wheel Conversion in the rear and 17” in the front or do you know or recommend something different for me ? Any help or advice is appreciated thanks bro

[@TWAMotorsports]

It is absolutely better than that kit. I had the belltech on a regular cab and took it off after 2 months. It rode terrible.

[@LACURIOSA5]

TWA Motorsports Thanks good to know I’ll keep my options open how about the DJM kit ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@LACURIOSA5 djm kit is not one I like. I used in the past and it is my least favorite. IHC>Mcgaughys>Belltech > DJM in that order.

[@jaluco02]

Thanks for replying back on a short note, I greatly appreciate it.. 4.5/7 that’s actually really I can see why you roll on 22s now. I have this crazy question is it possible to convert a 6 lug to a 5 lug on a Silverado 2014-18..??

[@TWAMotorsports]

You can with adapters but I am not a fan of doing that.

[@alsolis4687]

Thank you for making this video. Your truck looks great! I'm thinking of getting this kit for my 2016 silverado cc. One question for you: when you flip the leaf spring bolt, do you also install the plate that is on there under as well or do you not reuse it? In the video it sounds like you don't re-install it. Thanks.

[@TWAMotorsports]

The plate that sets on top does not get reused.

[@freddyhernandez369]

Great taste in rides! I too own a white 16 sierra and red 98 trans am lol looking to drop my sierra soon as well

[@TWAMotorsports]

freddy hernandez thank you. Sounds like you have excellent taste as well:)

[@jamesmiller8769]

Man. Awesome video. Did this truck not come with magnaride? My 2016 sierra Denali has the magnaride so now I’m off to research the issues with that before I start researching lowering kits.

[@TWAMotorsports]

No magride on this truck

[@jamesmiller8769]

@@TWAMotorsportsI found xineering for the delete. Also found out it’s spelled magneride. lol my bad.

[@TWAMotorsports]

👍

[@AbnsundevilL7]

Thoughts on the Belltech Performance Handling Kit for the K2XX trucks?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not sure about it but I like the mcgaughys kit and hopefully the improvements on the ihc kit I used.

[@johnnyrodriguez4581]

If you don’t mind me asking , would this bags fit a 2000 ext can silverado ? On a 4/6 drop ? If so what kinda of bags are they trying to tow but when I hook up just to the trailer my tires run need a little help . Thanks man , sick a** truck btw!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Jonathan rodriguez no these bags will not but in my video on lowering my last truck I have a link for those years.

[@johnnyrodriguez4581]

TWA Motorsports thanks for replying boss and will do! Appreciate it 👍

[@dee1642]

Hey bro did u have an issue with the emergency brake line being in the way of mounting the rear air bags or rubing on the air bags? I mounted my air bags and stuff and after mounting found my air bag rubbing on the e brake line so i uninstalled it

[@TWAMotorsports]

No they were close but no issues.

[@dee1642]

@@TWAMotorsports koo thanks bro

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@dee1642 you're welcome. Wish I was more help.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

I can understand if racing the truck for drag/drift/circuit but if not the clearance is needed, especially on city roads in Texas.

[@TWAMotorsports]

It's not that low. Never scraped here in Missouri

[@markromero9195]

Hey nice video! My 2017 Sierra 2wd is currently lowered this way, just got it like that last week. Wanting to go back to stock height. Do you by any chance know if I can do go back to stock with the bump stops being cut?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Absolutely can

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

Any problems towing with it lowered? I want to do this ,but I tow my car to the track each month. I don’t want to compromise tow capacity.

[@TWAMotorsports]

DriftDaddy no issues but I don't haul very often. If I did it would need to be notched.

[@DRKKNTRACING]

I'm looking into putting a 4 6 drop on my 2012 sierra. I'm going to put helper bags on but my question is will I lose any of my towing. I pull a camper in the spring/summer time and don't want to lose that.

[@TWAMotorsports]

You will not lose your towing ability. I towed several times.

[@DRKKNTRACING]

@@TWAMotorsports awesome thanks for the reply

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@DRKKNTRACING you are welcome

[@arturopelagio2676]

@@TWAMotorsports can you send me the link for the bags please or can you point me in the to where I can find them ? Please & thank you !

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@arturopelagio2676 check out my airbag video on my 2009 Silverado. It has link in description. Same set fits 2007-2018👍

[@yahirchavez7882]

Do you know if that one inch lift shackles actually give you that one inch lift ? Wouldn’t it lower it down a inch when you have the flip kit installed

[@TWAMotorsports]

It does lift one inch. One the flip kit is completed any short shackle lifts. Longer shackle would lower more. 👍

[@zacherymetz3395]

I have a 88-98 Sierra with a 5/7 drop they used the bolt on Leaf spring perch like what you have and the truck has an incredible amount of wheel hop since then any way to fix this? The U bolts are tight I’ve been looking at just throwing a few welds on their spring perch to try and stiffen it up

[@TWAMotorsports]

I would get some slide a links or some sort of traction bars. Dont weld it.

[@bajafishtaco]

I know this video is older but was the top ballpoint not fitting (when they told you to drill the spindle) bc you have the stamped steel arms stock and the kit they sent you is for the aluminum arms stock or casted arms stock? I know there were 3 diffeent versions that had diffrent size balljoints if im not mistaken.

[@TWAMotorsports]

At the time they only had one kit

[@alexescobar5707]

Awesome video tutorial! Couple of questions if you don’t mind: From your experience dealing with so many lowering kits can you recommend me one for my 2015 Silverado Crew cab with 22 inch wheels for a 4/6 drop? It will be too stiff or decent suspension performance? Thank you in advance for your help.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Yes. I like mcgaughys best. Same kit I used on the 2009 Silverado I did a video on. Link to kit is in description of that video.

[@Mr956figure]

Did you have to mess with the pinion angle of the drive shaft. I noticed mine had a slight vibration after lowering it

[@TWAMotorsports]

I didn't. That is generally built into the flip kit.

[@BigJoe1617]

You ever added a compressor and controller? Or you just put air as needed? What did you do about it or put air in the bag when you use to pull a trailer and minimal psi without trailer? Just curious

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yes on one of my 2006 crew cabs

[@ramiromartinez3588]

Hey twa...I have a question I have a 2009 Silverado crew cab it has a flip kit but the rear is starting to make squeaking when driving I tried putting wd40 but only works for a lil then noise comes back what do u suggest I do??

[@TWAMotorsports]

If you overtighten the shackles they will squeak. You need to loosen lubricate and torque. You may have bent the holder if you overtighten it.

[@ramiromartinez3588]

Thanks I will loosen them and check them

[@Live2die555]

Nice truck... and nice garage and cars man

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@HIDALOKO69]

Will any shop be Abel to do this kind of work?? Looks Killer I love it!!!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yes you shouldn't have a problem finding a shop. Any mechanic shop can do it if you are not comfortable doing it on your own.

[@HIDALOKO69]

@@TWAMotorsports Any idea on the cost?? Thanks for the reply

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@HIDALOKO69 my guess would be between $500 and $1000

[@HIDALOKO69]

@@TWAMotorsports thank you!! Have a good day!!

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@HIDALOKO69 you are welcome.

[@moflescromados2227]

Did your traction control service light come on when you lowered your truck?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yes once aligned it went away.

[@JigginWithChriz]

What rim size are those stock wheels ? Are they 17s if so i got a friend of mine that has a 5/7 drop i believe he has 2in or 3in lowering spindles with lowering springs in the front but we are having an issue with the stock wheels not having enough clearance on the spindle bolt at the very bottom i cut it flush with the bolt and still need like 1in for clearance what would you recommend should i cut more or should i install stock spindles since its on aftermarket ones. I believe the wheels are the same ones you have on your truck they look really good just trying to figure that issue.

[@TWAMotorsports]

They are stock 17s

[@JigginWithChriz]

@@TWAMotorsports how did you clear the bolt on those wheels do you have stock spindles

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yes. The video shows it. It is a junk ihc a arm drop. Stock spindles.

[@CHRISB-cb5to]

Just picked up a 4x 2016 double cab, any comment on a 3 / 5 drop ? Other than an alignment do you foresee any issues with the 4wd ? Thanks brother. Also sitting on factory 22’s if that makes any difference at all

[@TWAMotorsports]

No issues with 4wd at all. Best of both worlds.

[@BigWolfie27]

Great video I’m looking at wanting to find a shop to do this kinda work in my area I have a disabled adult daughter and looking to lover a truck to help in loading her from the wheelchair to the truck normal truck the seat is to high can you drop a 2016 Silverado 6” or 8 have never looked into this before and what do I need to find out from the ship to make sure they know what their doing thanks

[@TWAMotorsports]

I'm sure a shop around you can handle that.

[@allgasnobreakforlife3527]

I ran into the same problems great kit mine set at 4/6

[@TWAMotorsports]

Torwan Williams hope they fix it.

[@ZNIP3R11]

Would you recommend shock extenders ? And belltechs for the rear ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

I always recommend shock extenders

[@eduardogutierrez665]

I have same kit 4"/6"on my 2017 Silverado with original 20" wheels but rub all the time on the front no a big fan of this. Let us know how droves with 22".

[@TWAMotorsports]

Eduardo Gutierrez will do. I will do an update video soon

[@outen21]

@@TWAMotorsports any update on the rub cause I'm at a 2/4 right now and wanna go to a 4/6

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@outen21 didn't rub with 22s and 5/7 but did with stock wheels and tires.

[@outen21]

@@TWAMotorsports thanks for responding man I have the denali 22 inch wheels that came on the denali I think this is the only deal breaker for me is the rub lol

[@DaveyIsWavyy]

I want to get my Sierra 1500 single cab 2017 lowered. Would you recommend the ihc for that or what would you recommend

[@TWAMotorsports]

DavidHasJokes I would. I will say the mcgaughys kit I had on my 15 regular cab rode terrible. I also think regular cab trucks just don't ride as good as crews.

[@DaveyIsWavyy]

TWA Motorsports would I be able to get a place/shop to put them on for me? This was a lot of work

[@TWAMotorsports]

DavidHasJokes yes I would imagine

[@triplexj]

so, I just did the IHC 5/7 kit on my 15 RCSB and my pass side front control was camber way out at factory setting. maxed the cams out and its still not within specs. any ideas? also pass side toe isn't correct. driver can be set perfectly

[@TWAMotorsports]

That is very odd. Have you talked to ihc. There is really not a way to install them wrong. Truck ever been wrecked? Did an alignment shop tell you this? I had no issues getting camber into the green.

[@triplexj]

never wrecked 23k still had factory plastic in the cams. installed at shop with 26yrs of custom work with in house hunter alignment rack. loved the kit just had questions

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@triplexj without looking at it I have no idea. I would talk to ihc and see if they sent out a bad batch. Maybe they can give you some measurements to see if the upper a arm is bad.

[@alejandrorangel4018]

triplexj hey man just got a 2/6 lnstalled on my 2014 GMC Sierra the back seems like it keeps bottoming out does yours do the same?

[@lawrencewalsh6110]

I purchased the kit as well and I have yet to install it. Did that sleeve for the lower ball joint come with the kit? Mine didn't come with the kit that is why I'm asking.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lawrence Walsh some arms don't require them. There are 3 different a arms

[@AllendeNL]

Hows the turning radius? Ive heard that these decrease it alot compared to like a djm kit

[@TWAMotorsports]

Allende NL yes it does reduce the turning radius quite a bit

[@07SSharold]

On the Ihc flip kit did you use the stock u bolts

[@TWAMotorsports]

I think so

[@mjwheelz1406]

Did.you ream the whole upper control arm ball joint hole on the spindle or.just the bottom of it. Sorry if that's doesn't make sense lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

Just one side is all that was needed

[@aceglvz9723]

Did you leave the rear original blocks out or did you put them back in once you put the leaf springs under the rear end?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Leave them out

[@kikemotors6138]

Hey man great vid quick question i got a 17 silverado crew cab 4x4(yes im lowering it) and when u put the flip kit did you need a cnitch?

[@TWAMotorsports]

I have done several 4wds in this year. No c notch if you do 6" in the rear. I have always used helper bags though.

[@iguanaiguana7723]

TWA Motorsports my 18 silverado has a flip kit and has the rear lift hanger with stock shackles can i use the 1 inch shackles to lower it one more inch

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@iguanaiguana7723 you can or putting stock one in should give you an inch of drop.

[@iguanaiguana7723]

TWA Motorsports thanks for the reply i just figured it out my truck has the stock rear leaf spring hanger replaced for a lift hanger and it had the stock shackles so I bought the 1 inch lift shackles from ihc suspension and that gave me the 1 inch drop thanks for the advice

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@iguanaiguana7723 you're welcome

[@LuisFernandez-ng7km]

If i have a flip kit on my truck will lowering shackles lift it or lower it more. Btw its a 2014 silverado crewcab

[@TWAMotorsports]

It will lower more

[@gabinodominguez7616]

Planning on using the same kit on my 08 single cab, question thou did it aline good? Like any camber wit the 6in drop

[@TWAMotorsports]

gabino dominguez it was in spec. Alignment shop I used said it was one of the best they have seen on a lowered truck.

[@gabinodominguez7616]

Nice Iam plaiinning on settin it at the 4in for now still I goet smaller tires

[@robertpacheco6135]

If you notch the frame do you have to cut the bed so the pump can can have clearances as well

[@TWAMotorsports]

I have only had to do that on older models. With helper bags it's not an issue.

[@losdime10]

Question...did your upper control arms come with ball joints already installed? If not, is it something I should have a shop do or is it something that I can do? I have the hardware for it but no instructions on the process. Thanks

[@TWAMotorsports]

Mine came installed. If they are press in and you don't feel comfortable doing it take it to a shop.

[@losdime10]

@@TWAMotorsports it comes with bolts and nuts and I test fitted it and it appears not to be press in. Everything lines up and seems to just be able to add bolts and nuts and be done but I feel that would be to easy. Also seems to be a lip to where the ball Joint can only go so high in the arm where a press wouldnt work. So it seems it just bolts in. Dont wanna go further in process and mess up. Also any torque specs on putting the tow hitch back on or just tighten it up?

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@losdime10 hard to say without seeing it. I dont have torque specs on the hitch. Just tight.

[@guadalahustler]

Good work truck looks nice , how much would I need to pay to have someone do this to my truck 2016 sierra crew cab , california . Whats a fare price ? Tnks

[@TWAMotorsports]

guadalahustler not sure on prices in cali but here most shops are between 600 and 1000 if you supply the parts

[@Rickster818]

guadalahustler if you are near riverside area there’s a shop called Bloomington tires they are a dealer for IHC kit I purchased same kit going to them so they can install it some time next week

[@mrchingon65]

I’m wondering if you have any information on how the truck drives after lowering and wheels ? I’m looking to build a truck and I’m not sure about 22 or 24 inch wheels.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Definitely feel more road with lower profile tires. The drop does affect some ride but not bad

[@767dag]

That looks awesome! Looks great

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@davishernandez735]

Did you lose turning radius? And any driveline vibration on the hwy?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Davis Hernandez yes I did lose turning radius. I will be talking about that in a video soon. No more vibrations than these trucks have from the factory.

[@davishernandez735]

TWA Motorsports thank you, awesome channel!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Davis Hernandez thanks for watching and the comments

[@jake_mf_lowe9525]

I know I'm waaaay behind on this video but I am currently installing this kit and I am greatly appreciative of your hard work to make it a little easier, my one question that maybe you can help me with is the brake lines on driver side , I'm afraid of breaking the metal lines. I have undone the 2 13mm screws on the frame and unpinned the tab further forward of that but every video I see it looks like they legitimately bend those metal tubes to increase the movement. I really dont want to break a line so any help is good help. Thanks in advance

[@TWAMotorsports]

I released them on the rear also. They need to bend a small amount

[@jake_mf_lowe9525]

@@TWAMotorsports wow fast reply brother much appreciated, just wanted to make sure I'm not going to destroy anything, thanks again

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@jake_mf_lowe9525 just be careful

[@user-gs3oz8gp6g]

Di you have any issues with your driveshaft clearance or any vibration at high speeds

[@TWAMotorsports]

I didn't

[@user-gs3oz8gp6g]

Ok

[@watthi11]

Did you have any issues with rear end or driveshaft vibrations?

[@TWAMotorsports]

None at all

[@leecochran5912]

Hey , did you get computer alignment and if so , how did it align.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lee Cochran it went right back in spec. No issues whatsoever.

[@leecochran5912]

TWA Motorsports how bad is the turning ratio , there's another guy on here with a 2017 Silverado Crew cab with the same kit and he said his turning ratio was bad and his alignment was out too.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lee Cochran turning radius is not great. I'm going to see if I can improve it by clearancing some on control arm. Apparently the newer arms are better.

[@leecochran5912]

Yeah a guy on here Reese Anderson had the same problem with his 2017 Silverado crew cab with this kit.

[@Caesar00Chan]

It might seem like an obvious answer but I’m still learning about this type of stuff, does it improve the acceleration at all or is there something specific I have to do to achieve better maneuverability?

[@TWAMotorsports]

No acceleration difference

[@Bino713]

does the truck squeak alot in the back or no because mine does the and guy said that was normal

[@TWAMotorsports]

Bino713 mine doesn't squeak in the back but the front does a little. Make sure you didn't over tighten the hangers. Use the right torque specs for them and they shouldn't squeak.

[@sharkeyshark4410]

The squeaks are from the leaf spring plastic spacers, just a fyi..

[@Bino713]

dirty sierra how can I get ride of the squeak

[@sharkeyshark4410]

Bino713 jack your rear end up, in between the leaf springs, you ll see plastic spacers closer to the ends of the leafs... you can either grease them, or remove them. I removed them, it took me forever to find that damn squeak. It's there to be a soft spot to stop the leafs from slapping each other. When you drop the rear end, the leafs are compressed from the outside in versus the inside out when raised or stock.

[@Bino713]

oh ok thanks alot ima look into it the i have the of my truck on my channel its only a 2/5 drop

[@EthanLarkin78]

What size tires were you running with the 18s? Sick truck as well man 🤟🏼

[@TWAMotorsports]

18s I think. Not sure on the tire size. Been a while. They were stock sizes however.

[@elgallodaes]

I just lowered my 2014 Silverado. Did you remove the 1 1/2 spacer under the leaf spring? Nice truck btw! I like the lowered stock look that exactly why I lowered mine

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Yes I did

[@lukeo9459]

Hey does ur diff hit the top of that bed rail? I did a flip kit and a lift shackle and it hits I think

[@TWAMotorsports]

Never hit but I also have helper bags

[@eduardorodriguez3687]

Quick question for the rear shocks does the position matters I mean like the white cover has to be at the bottom or at the top ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Doesn't really matter but i like the cover up top to keep water from setting on them

[@eduardorodriguez3687]

@@TWAMotorsports thank you

[@TWAMotorsports]

You're welcome

[@0351marinemike]

Did you lose anything as far as turning radius is concerned?

[@TWAMotorsports]

0351marinemike I did lose quite a bit. I am doing a video on that soon.

[@0351marinemike]

TWA Motorsports thanks, look forward to the video... Pretty sure I'm doing the drop regardless, just want to make sure I'm not doing anything that'll make the truck impractical.

[@jessecantu2428]

Whats up brother I got a quick question for you I drive a 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab been wanting to lower for some time now not trying to really do a c notch or flip kid don't want to go too low just looking for a 2/4 drop I already replace my rear shackles which lowered about almost 2 in is there any other way to lower the rear doing a flip kit

[@TWAMotorsports]

Jesse Cantu yes they make a hanger relocation but it's way more work than it's worth imho.

[@gotoak1]

I got the kit for my 2016 and have had nothing but issues it dont align lost a lot of turn radius it eats ball joints and the moog part number they give you dont work had to make upper hole bigger and the lower ball joint was to small so I had to tack them in it contacted IHC and they said they would sale me new ones guess the lifetime warrenty is junk hope you have better luck

[@TWAMotorsports]

Sold it so no idea.

[@FreeSkiMN1]

Awesome video man. Question for you... what did you do for correcting the drivetrain angle? Did you use leaf spring shims? If so, what angle shim. Thanks!

[@TWAMotorsports]

I actually didn't use any shims. It rode great. It looks like in your picture you have a reg cab which I have heard have issues and need driveshaft shortened.

[@allgasnobreakforlife3527]

What tires size r u running at that 6” drop I want to take my spacers out because I’m running 275/65/18 on my stock z71 wheels

[@TWAMotorsports]

Torwan Williams on this drop 5/7 I am running stock 17" wheels and tires. I have some rubbing on big bumps in the front.

[@coltonwatt423]

Any problems with drive line length or angle?

[@TWAMotorsports]

None at all. I think the length issue is more pronounced on the regular cab trucks.

[@CesarLopez-ku8bj]

Hey man I wanna see if u could help me out I ordered the same drop kit which is a 4/7 but iam haveing trouble with the bottom ball joint being too big and won’t go in the spindle. The top ball joint I made it fit

[@TWAMotorsports]

I didn't have that problem. I am not a huge fan of this kit

[@alfredomonteros]

Sup I have a ihc drop kit 4/6 I was wondering how can I get 4/4 kit or even 4/5. It bugs me. Now in days that it bottoms out

[@TWAMotorsports]

Lift shackle in the rear I guess

[@jonathanosoria6566]

I have a 2018 (regular cab LONGBED) Sierra 1500 2wd I want lower front 3inch and rear 6inch What would u recommend??? Can’t really find any info for longbed.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Same as short bed. Mcgaughys

[@gordo0950]

Are those the stock wheels the truck came with? If they are what size are they?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yes. 17s I think

[@bryanvelazquez2248]

You didn’t have any problems with lines being in the way when you installed your helper bags? I’m trying to install the ihc bags but there seems to be lines in the way

[@TWAMotorsports]

I used mcgaughys helper bags and had no issues.

[@bryanvelazquez2248]

TWA Motorsports I figured, I own a 2017 Silverado so they’re more or less the same truck and I installed the ihc 4/7 drop & I purchased the helper bags. Been nothing but problems with Ihc.

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@bryanvelazquez2248 I'm sorry. That sucks. That's one of the reasons I switched back to mcgaughys

[@bryanvelazquez2248]

TWA Motorsports how does the mcgaughys kit ride and align?

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@bryanvelazquez2248 it rides and aligns great.

[@troydiehl1405]

Nice video! What was the front lowered you didn't mention that. I think you said back was 7 inch

[@TWAMotorsports]

4.5 ish 7

[@brianbanks6228]

After the drop do you have to mess with the drive shaft at all ??

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not at all with this one.

[@bapeterson19]

Did you have any problems with the sway bar link not lining up? If so how did you remedy it

[@TWAMotorsports]

I didn't have the issue. You do need both sides loose at the same time. Wait to tighten once you get both sides slightly started.

[@bapeterson19]

Ok ..thanks for the fast reply...I'm working on a 2007 tahoe..got the same parts you did for rear in your other video...you're videos are very helpful...keep up the good work

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@bapeterson19 you're welcome. Thanks for the compliments