Installing rear shackles and 3 inch drop spacers on a 2010 Sierra

[@works4me]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on lowering the back of the truck. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. I'm going to add some sulastic shackles and remove the stock blocks soon and this video helped me decide to tackle it myself.

[@elbiro04]

did not realize that the bale of the support has a hole, the top screw is removed first and out there

[@isaacmartinez7858]

Love how he showed the whole process even when a problem popped up he talked us through it, Great vid bro thanks for the help

[@chuckmilner7957]

Best video i found on this, got the confidence to tackle the shackle on my own now. Thanks

[@jlh389]

This video was a big help for me as I just lowered the rear of my 2017 Silverado. This video was the very best I found for this project. The instructions that came with the kit were not much more than 'remove old parts, install new parts'.

[@brianrossi7822]

Just ran into the same issue with that seam, didn't think about folding it over until watching this video. Thanks!

[@sofakingtactical5710]

I unbolted the rear 4 frame-to-bed bolts and was able to push the bed up just enough to get that stupid bolt out. Would be nice of GM to relieve that little area to make servicing the shackles easier.

[@slug77ster]

I used 2" drop shackles on 2008 Silverado Z71, but could hardly tell it. Will do the blocks this week. Great video.

[@jasonnellis3566]

Yes once you remove block it'll be lit

[@704406bbl]

As good of a demo to do this as I've ever seen. Great job. Just got my 2'' lower shackles in the mail today. Maybe do the 3'' drop later. Thanks for sharing the great video to help us out.

[@shanelumpkin9727]

I used this video for my 2” drop so appreciate that. I did find that my shackles weren’t so easily replaced so to a lack Jack lol. The leaf actually slapped the bottom of the bed and had to pry down on it to line bolts etc. I also went on to follow bending that seam but not much luck. So what I noticed and it made it a lot easier to get that bolt clearance at the top. If you remove the two bolts fastening the bed to the frame at the rear. You will be able too get that clearance as well. I’ll be doing the 3” kit shortly after noticing I’m still 7/8” higher in the rear. Thanks again!

[@krgreenlaw85]

I did this. Also I did a two inch spindle drop on the front. Thanks for the help bro. So a 2/3 drop looks good and u don't have to do a flip kit

[@zee9er]

How does it drive compared to the stock?

[@BobRizz.]

Thanks for making this video man, big help for DIYers, just finished mine today.

[@cjperales8377]

Seriously appreciate you taking your time to make this video, help me out tremendously.

[@cristiantrejo7184]

Also had that problem on my 99 step side but I just cut the piece of metal off with a grinder

[@nickknuppel2487]

I found dropping the spare make getting that top bolt easier if you have small enough arms to reach around the frame

[@onesikchvy]

Thanks bro been looking for a video just like this, nice truck by the way. Going to put the shackles and spacers on mine now that I know how lol!! Thanks once again

[@joenahay5922]

I watched 3 other videos on this and yours was the best, thanks for explaining how to get that bolt behind the frame! 👍

[@allgasnobreakforlife3527]

Best video ever!!!!!?

[@billcharlene1450]

One of the better vids ive seen, need to do mine!!!

[@dvscustoms]

I'm pretty sure you should flip the new shackle 180°. The original shackle has the closed-end facing the wheel and my new shackles have a grease cert that would be impossible to reach if it was facing that way so I had to turn them around consistent with what factory looked like.

[@TheDtrolinder]

I have a 2011 and I'm going to do mine.. Thanks for your help.....

[@williamnava7989]

I’ve watched this video like 10 times and the nut joke always gets me 🤣🤣

[@streetryderz209]

🤣😁

[@jaymichael91]

This is the best video on this procedure I've seen yet. Thanks for this video.

[@alexmyz7568]

Best video i did this to my 2013 sierra came out perfect

[@davesutton327]

Good Job on showing whole procedure.

[@elusive16guerrero59]

When u took the block off we’re did u get the spacers

[@SenileGiraffe]

I little late but belltech #6401 includes the shackles and spacers for the ubolts

[@bknoxx]

good video.. you know those blocks you removed are pitched for the rear end pinion angle.. might wear out your ujoint or tranny seal

[@miro5.072]

Love how you explained everything thank you !

[@austinclem5451]

Drop shackles better than just replacing the rear struts?

[@kevinhuffman153]

How big are the spacers and where did you get them?

[@bvandme]

I have this exact problem with shackles on my 90 SS454, my question is if I have flipped the axles already can this still be accomplished like you did ?? Otherwise the springs have to come off or use lowering blocks, I need another 2" drop to be levelThanks

[@Mr.G626]

gonna do this to my 2005 silverado here soon. thanks man.

[@bassfeverprescriptions4548]

You could just remove the 4 bed bolts in the rear and jack the bed up a hair if you have access to another jack, just saves you bending up the underside of you or a customers truck

[@bloxi808]

i have a 2003 but it had that seam you have if i didnt see your vid i would have never taught of that being the problem so thank you

[@Jmusiquex]

I tried to install shackles on my 2006 Nissan Titan and the leaf springs slammed into the bed of my truck. What did I do wrong

[@joshuaschilling4834]

JMusiquex bought a Nissan that’s where u went wrong

[@jasonnellis3566]

hello Sir i did the same drop. did you have to install SHIMS for pinion angle. thnx

[@alexlu3643]

What are the dimensions of the spacers ?

[@krgreenlaw85]

Love it my dude helped in every way

[@doccrpls]

does the spacers help it lower it down more or does it just replace the block?

[@chadhatfield1802]

Takes up the slack in the ubolt so u don't run out of threads so it will tighten all the way up

[@479Streetperformance]

What are those spacers called on the lead spring called

[@diegomartinez8525]

Where do you place jack to lift leaf spring you left that part out great video by the way

[@chrisgermany5919]

Ayyy, if I just remove the factory block spacers from my 2012 silverado, will that be enough to level it? If so, will that cover the sound of the slaughter going on in the background at the end of this video? Killer content tho.

[@josevera9648]

Does the drop kit in your link come with the spacers?Or do we have to buy them seperated?

[@Moe504.]

Thanks for the video…. Do you’re truck ride rough with the leaf spring blocks removed & i had changed my shackles to 2” also but i can’t get the bottom part of the shackle to line up with the holes…. Any suggestions??

[@jasonnellis3566]

Hello Sir I took my block out ordered 2in shackles and goin to do a 2in spindle drop on the front. What type of shocks do I need 🤔. Thnx

[@jeremys959]

Good video, it is recommended to get new ubolts though

[@eddielara2472]

Bien explicado, muchacho. Gracias

[@AlexGarcia-gy8hh]

Nice video brother I had a question, you said you dropped it 3" do you see it slightly more lower than the front or do you see it leveled

[@myecko95]

Bro one quick question for you Does your shakles hits in the little edge you bend so the bolt could get out ?

[@humbertolopez2321]

Or you can also loose the screws to the bed and lift it a little just to push the top bolt it has 2 screws on both sides I just did it on 2014 silverado without bending the top part

[@JuanMartinez-hw5gt]

Hey man where’d you get those spacers for the u bolts?

[@fakiirification]

if only the manufacturer would just level the body properly before it left the factory... lol

[@Angel-ft8bv]

I'm not sure but I think they do the rake for towing purposes

[@jasonnellis3566]

Also where can I get the 3in spacers the kit doesn't come with them

[@59rider73]

any drive line issues?? vibrations or driveline contact with crossmembers

[@o.hdz15]

Where did you get the washers for U- Bolt

[@boxnshocks6238]

Great video man!! Helped me out a lot with my plans on my 01 Stepside Silverado! Did those u bolt spacers come with your kit?

[@streetryderz209]

yes they did

[@jose-editz6380]

Is it required to add the spacers or can I just remove 1 inch block and leave it at that

[@jasonnellis3566]

Hello sir idid this drop t.o my 2014. It has a 2/3 drop. How how can I get another inch out of the rear of the truck I don't want to do a flip kit which will give me a two four drop I have 2 in spindles in the front I may change into three in spindles in the front which and then I will have a three four drop

[@Gusteeze]

Mamalona cuh!! Puro 209 thank you so much for the vid helped me do mine quickly!

[@streetryderz209]

De nada cuh! 100

[@arturioperezesqueda2876]

Como se llaman los separadores q le ponen junto a las muelles oooo como los puedo buscar

[@arturioperezesqueda2876]

@@streetryderz209 primo como puedo conseguir esos espaciadores los q van avajo de las muelles las rondanas si me puedes desir. Porfavor como conseguirlos

[@sems7337]

Hey what size is the u bolt spacer?

[@JustAGuy781]

Question... Does this change the angle or length of the driveshaft? I am currently having a 2 piece made and already gave the shop the current measurements so don't wanna have to end up having them modify either one of the shafts afterwards. And you say that you jack up the leaf spring so are you jacking up the rear differential on the side you are working on or keeping the jack under the center of the rear differential?

[@JesusMendoza-qk5zb]

What size are the spacers diameter..

[@Jay1980bka]

Good video. I would of bought new leaf spring clamps . But that’s me

[@thebomberThebomber-yy2th]

Do these shackles work on a 2008 yukon?

[@joseelizondo7535]

Hey so front end is stock?

[@wersty4927]

Where did you get the spacers for the u bolts

[@rezar6480]

Did you ever find them? Are they necessary?

[@papifrancisco1466]

Best video bro mines 7 inches from the rear so im getting the 3 inch drop . hopefully that gives me 4 inches in the rear .love your truck too bro

[@luciosamano3609]

How did you lift the leaf springs

[@miguelponciano3265]

Is the truck level or is it squatting a little ?

[@felipemartinez4544]

How tight the shakle nuts and u bolt nuts should go do you know the torque specs? already have the same shakle kit I'll be doing this myself

[@GuttaBoy907]

Best video by far

[@juanhinojosa9784]

With the drop shackle, do I use the same OEM shocks or do I have to use a smallest shock?

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

You can use the same, since it's basically acting like the rear is compressed. But beyond 3", upgrade the shock.

[@TheFrank2784]

I dont know if it makes any difference but you placed the chuckles the wrong way, stock ones got the opened side facing the rear of the truck and you did opened side to the front, I just hoy mine done and I placed them just like stock, maybe there is no difference, good video

[@TheFish580]

Mine didnt come with the spacers for the u bolts. Where can I get some?

[@juanhinojosa9784]

Do the u bolt spacers come with the shackle kit?

[@edarellano13]

I have a 2008 extended cab silverado 1500 I have the belltech 6400 shackles will they work? I’m asking cause I’ve seen on the reviews that they didn’t fit

[@OviiRacing]

Do you need the spacers for the u bolts?

[@osvaldomartinez7024]

I did a 3 inch drop on my 2014 gmc Sierra 2 wheel drive and one side is lower than the other, do you know why?

[@PedroAndradeJr]

What size spacers do we need?

[@chrismoyers4382]

Does this work on the 2012 gmc 2500?

[@albertquintero5412]

Can I use oem shock bell tech for this drop?

[@Miguel-ks9cd]

ayy bro i installed my drop shackles last week, And this week i was driving it a something radles on my drivers side it sounds like if something is lose, i re tighten the bolts and still sounds the same

[@streetryderz209]

The most common thing that happens when you drop a truck and gives you rattle or hit is the exhaust. Have you checked that? Have someone get under the truck slightly and jump up and down on the bed, sounds guetto but usually you'll find the problem right away. Good Luck!

[@abrahamherrera1517]

maybe the shackles hitting your bed or maybe if its a major drop you need a c notch and the axle is hitting your frame

[@josuegonzalez9364]

Where’s you get the spacers? Do I need them

[@jimenex13]

Ayyy 209!

[@chrism.9497]

Will these shackles work on a 2018 Silverado regular cab 4x4? I’m interested in lowering the rear but really indecisive about which kit to buy

[@richierich4604]

Great job guys

[@Doperey1998]

I have a 2015 and I recently did 3” drop shackles but it still has a rake of 7/8” to an 1” but I’m debating if I should take out the rear block to finally get it leveled. Did it mess with ride quality? Also did it mess with your pinion angle or your drive shaft?

[@brisebridges3475]

I have the same question, over on pmoore4321 channel he talks about the ride quality changing and how he had to add shock extensions and the belltech shims. His is a single cab tho.

[@Doperey1998]

Brise Bridges it’s actually 1” 5/8ths and if I were to take out that block it would be just about leveled out but I also noticed the bump stop would lay on the frame so I might have to cut it or go with a smaller bump stop. But also don’t wanna mess up anything on my shocks or coils

[@brisebridges3475]

Pinchemexicancx so I got the shackle kit from bell tech and did it myself, truck looks great and ride is same if not better. Bump stops are close but not a problem, pinion angle and drive shaft weren’t effected at all. Shocks feel like that ride a little more smooth.

[@Doperey1998]

Brise Bridges you took out the block?

[@brisebridges3475]

Pinchemexicancx yes I took the block out , my dad got a lift put on his truck the day before I lowered mine and he ask them about it for me. They said they do it all the time and never had problems. So I went for it, glad I did.

[@nnbss645]

what size bolt spacers?

[@soggytortilla066]

Where do you jack it up to let the top one out

[@christorres2063]

On mine I put jack stands toward the rear of the frame and the leaf springs went up on their own. Then to lower the leaf spring to to put the bottom bolt I jacked the truck from the hitch. I didn’t remove my hitch I just notched off a little more of where it’s notched already and I removed the bottom bolt that way

[@Senor-krewz]

This video helped a lot. Thanks bro

[@1216hello]

How did you mange the leaf spring not to pop out. I tried to do mines same kit and the leafspring went up really hard and now i cant bring it down its super hard?

[@streetryderz209]

1216hello you jacked it up from the wrong spot. If it's jacked from the frame and lifted up high the leaf springs/ rear end has no other way to go then down. I would remove the wheels for easier access and less weight to manage.

[@nbsaddiction1522]

would this work the same for the 15 models

[@alanp202]

Where are you putting the jack to lift up the leaf springs?

[@streetryderz209]

I put it on the truck frame.

[@mutuluyafeu8438]

What belltec shackle kit is that 6400 or 6401

[@brisebridges3475]

Did anyone else have the break line on driver side come back some?

[@adolfo2739]

Hey bro where you get the spacers???

[@frankiando30]

what size were those rims?

[@G_marvelous85]

Did you have to install any pinion shims bro?

[@streetryderz209]

No we did not bro. Everything still looked good. It's been a long time since that drop. He's been in and out of the country several times, loaded and all and no issues.

[@G_marvelous85]

@@streetryderz209 Good to know cuz I just ordered the same kit. Thanx for the reply bro!

[@Miguel-ks9cd]

do you have factory shocks? and the first hole is for 1" right and second hole is 2"?

[@streetryderz209]

Texas Trill Yes the truck had factory shocks, also, correct. The hole closer to the bolt is 1" and the one at the end is 2" drop.

[@mrtn561]

Can you really reuse your ubolts after removing the nuts? Thanks I’m looking to do this tomorrow morning .

[@sofakingtactical5710]

Only if you're removing the blocks. So long as your nuts are engaging un-used threads you're ok, it's the interface between the nut's cut threads and the bolt's rolled threads that can't be re-done.

[@bobbymoore9560]

Do you have to buy the. Shackles from Chevy dealership

[@streetryderz209]

Bobby moore I have links in the description

[@FernandoMartinez-rv1st]

Is it necessary to add the u bolt spacers am do mines on sunday ?