Silverado Prerunner Long Travel Suspension Kit - FullDroopTV (Season 1, Episode 2)

In this episode of FullDroopTV, we install a long travel suspension kit on our Chevy Silverado prerunner. Then we make room for larger wheels and tires.
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[@Will_Abner]

Seeing these videos 10 years later shows you just how far the off road community has come with machining, fabrication, and suspension science

[@dirtlifemagazine]

We agree

[@JulianVR4]

WOW! That was a little bit more work than I was expecting, but the end result should be fun! Excellent video! A+

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Yes first we jacked the front all the way to see what our total droop travel was. Then we dropped it down to ride height. Then we calculated the amount of travel in the shock with the shock in and connected to the lower control arm. This gave us an idea of where the upper shock hoop should be. Great question!!!

[@sethanderin]

Did you leave that rubber boot on the steering rack cut open?

[@joemlb15]

Cant wait to see the final product. learning lots thank you!

[@Carlosmototech]

that truck is looking sick

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like it zero937. Stay tuned because it gets even better. The bedcage we built is unreal.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like the show Dirt King!!!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like the show Joe.

[@normanshaw3843]

several good ideas here but I can't say I would order a kit from them. as someone pursuing their aws certs and as someone who's been welding since they were 12, the tubular welds and a couple of the rings that I saw, physically pained me to look at, and think that you're going to trust that bombing through the desert or dunes

[@Futurebeefcake]

I know it’s been 3 years, but glad someone else noticed the welds.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

We actually set the final ride height based on the amount of lift we got with our Deaver leaf springs. After they were installed and we set up the front kit we cycled the suspension to determine where we needed to mount our shocks to achieve the correct ride height. Unfortunately there is no guide to follow for spring rate. If you contact Eibach and let them know certain things about your prerunner I am sure they can help you. A place to start with a fullsize 2WD truck is about 750lb springs.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Those boxed upper mounts were solid but for the small amount of extra weight and work it is a lot stronger. Also we needed a place to mount the reservoirs.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like the show. This is only episode 2 of 13 so there is more to come.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Mando you're in luck, we also have a Ranger prerunner that is 4wd and we use the Dixon Bros Racing kit on it. You can visit our website to see more.

[@DIRTPUNKZ86]

I love how he's using harbor freight tools...

[@dirtlifemagazine]

It is bolt-on, but it is for 2007+ Silverados and pretty much every LT kit you buy, you'll need to buy shocks.

[@vaioskaliakoudas6388]

That stubby McPherson-ish strut is kinda great for a custom-built chevelle chassis, and I don't thing a steering rack-and-pinion is ideal for use even in a light-duty full-size truck like your silverado

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Not necessarily, the shock hoops were made for where they needed to be for this application.

[@jonjonjonnyjon]

how do you find your final ride height and how do you know how much negative travel your truck will have? is there a chart to find spring weights for certain setups?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Just wait to see what we do on our front bumper

[@manbolt760]

Will the tires stick out after front suspension is installed? great videos by the way love the show and learning a lot for a starter...

[@JamesEliasonNewMexican]

I prefer roof tire racks takes up less space for bigger shocks plus the roof tire racks look nicer in my opinion and add the ability to build a roof rack for roof lights.

[@Lost1st]

Fabricating is so cool ........ it sucks that I’m barely noticing this stuff now

[@icu2982]

Did you guys held the new shock towers with the suspension at full droop

[@kfx700dirtking]

Looks so bad ass!!thanks for making this video it gives me hope!!

[@619andres8a]

most shock hoops go up higher, i guess this was done so you dont have to cut the wheel well?

[@SgtS0apy]

Yeah im doing this rn on my 4x4 and holy shit its alot more work than shown. All my balljoints n shit were rusted and siezed lol, now i just gotta wait for my new tie rod extensions and my axle shaft booties to get here.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

You are correct but the LSK kit is very resonable for anlong travel kit, some are over $5k

[@MACKIE4890]

How hard is it to fab shook hoops for a 1500 2wd silverdo.and when you cut the coil bucket off should you plate the frame ? And should you also plate the frame where you mount the shook hoops to the frame?

[@shawnmcclure7282]

I wish they had one for a 4x4.

[@jonjonjonnyjon]

how do you find the final height for the custom shock mounts? do just jack up to max travel and see where the top shock mount sits?

[@snowman4839]

While this is awesome as hell, are those side tubing supports necessary for the new coilover mount? Seems like the boxed mounts were already pretty strong. The tubing seemed a little structurally superfluous.

[@ssampson572]

A carpenter framing hammer.. lol

[@dirtlifemagazine]

You caught that...lol We were using it to catch brake fluid while the line was disconnected.

[@marshallkabat6920]

What did they paint the frame and new shock mounts black with?

[@Silveradoguy]

No custom fabrication needed... “welding new shock mounts...” UPDATE: got to the reason why they fab mounts hahaha

[@CesarRodriguez-sv8nx]

what kind of welder do you use? would you recomend an Arc welder (stick)?

[@ssladky26]

why cut the boot in half and then leave it wide open?

[@duncanstamps]

the boot was only shielding that joint for lubrication, not the steering assembly

[@SgtS0apy]

im pretty sure they swapped out the boot off camera

[@hernandeza3711]

Is there a place or unless you guys can make a LongtravelSK.for a chevy colorado crew cab

[@fgsrocky2110]

hi, guys, have you baja bugs build suspention videos? thanks, all your videos ara awesome. you are pro!!!!!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

It should as long as the frame hasn't been altered.

[@TexasCommando]

What are the coil spring rates and lengths you are using for this build?

[@bucketseat3024]

I thought u said that kit didn't need any fabricating ....

[@SeeJulianGo]

It didn't they chose to use a longer shock than what LSK had in mind (8" vs. 10") If they chose to use an 8" shock then they wouldn't have had to do any :)

[@kylecooper565]

dont HAVE to fab for kit. they decided to do extra by upgrading shock which required upgrade.

[@rafaa2539]

can you guys build a roof rack on a future video please? It'd be awesome

[@fabianandrade5736]

If u buy the kit about how much will it be for the fab work..

[@pubgmeme4893]

Amasing job wow.

[@cameronknu318]

how many inches of travel are you getting out of it?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

I'm guessing about $2500 because you will also mlneed fiberglass fenders as well.

[@olevarodriguez6857]

Prices for front and rear kit and where to get it.

[@traxxasslash997]

Is the lsk suspension bolt on and did it come with a coil over

[@hernandeza3711]

Thank you

[@PaLEOjd]

So much for the "bolt on" kit you described. Seems like quite a bit of fabricating to get this thing installed.

[@Nippledozer]

PaLEOjd The kit is bolt on, the shop decided to use 10 inch shocks instead of 8 which required some fab

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Those are 2.5" x 10" Swayaway shocks and if you visit the show site you will find a link to the LSK website...they have prices for all their kits. If you are on Instagram you can contact them @lsksuspension

[@brettwhitaker7334]

In order to fit long travel do you have to do some fabrication? Or is that only depending on how long you go?

[@worldtravel101]

Brett Whitaker I think its because they chose to go with the longer shocks

[@dirtlifemagazine]

That is a essential shop tool for catching brake fluid...hahaha

[@ATDI928]

i would like a kit like this on my ranger but a 4x4 kit i would like to keep the 4x4 on my truck

[@zackduran3094]

I want this for my duramax

[@brenthall3372]

I’m confused they are using a 2wd kit but on the bed it said z71?

[@stephenmwyatt2]

price in header?

[@John_BP]

Should have cut in a B roll of some dude with a 5lb and a sawzall when he said, "and this is how we remove the suspension," it is a Chevy after all.

[@nicaboy310]

Is this silverado 2wd? How much is that lsk kit cost

[@Dino30ish]

I have a few questions , first , why did you not protect the shock while welding ? All it takes is one piece of slag to stick to the threads and the shock is no longer adjustable . Also If I spent the 1500$ for coilovers and the finnish was ruined by weld splatter I would be furious ... Second , did you torque the suspension bolts ? I work in a 4x4 fab shop and I am ASE certified , running the suspension bolts on with an impact is a big No NO ... Due to the fact it can over torque the bolts, strip the threads off the bolts and distort the nuts . I do enjoy the videos and the work you do , this was just something that made me question the build ..

[@AndrewHagler418]

i agree

[@thermalnose]

he did alot that bugged the shit out of me also

[@norm4n233]

There can only be one.

[@relicaro21]

what bugged me the most were his harborfreight tools can't stand them

[@6x1x9x]

Needs a valence front end and it would be perfect.

[@doodle1811]

Do you need to build a new shock mount?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

The LSK kit comes with mounts to use an 8" shock. We made our own to use a 10" shock.

[@Kondratko]

What kind of welder was that?

[@ianalderson6929]

Does any know where I can get the same truck (with out the new stuff) for cheep

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Actually compared to other kits it's really quite affordable.

[@traxxasslash997]

Thanks

[@_bdub_]

LSK ALL DAYYYY

[@snowman4839]

5:20. Is that sprite can factory?

[@4schitzangiggles]

So, no need for a torque wrench?

[@TheDeathsentence123]

Does anyone know who makes 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD Long Travel Kits? I don't know companies that specializes on these kinds of truck. I've search the web for hours and only one company designed it but some say the designer left to another company.

[@ridethis1000times]

how do we install the sprite can?

[@ja1971chevelle]

Hemi joints equal noise but also durability

[@dirtlifemagazine]

100% agree!

[@fabianandrade5736]

Where r u guys located at..

[@louisdelange2670]

Do they have kits for older models, 1990 chevy silverado

[@T_L_]

Louis de Lange fabtech made a kit a long time ago. I had one on a 91 Chevy. They were good but weren't true long travel kits. You would really need to go to a fab shop and have one custom made for a '88-98 Chevy. The reason why they don't make many kits for them is because it's really not an ideal platform to begin with.

[@T_L_]

I feel like an idiot after having replied, this particular company, LSK, does in fact have a lot for an '88-98 Chevy. It's actually a rather good kit, with a price tag to match. $4500.

[@justinduke7256]

Hi, I really want to get into the whole off road racing thing, I know I have to build a prerunner first, but where do I start?

[@ChuckBeefOG]

By building a prerunner.

[@justinduke7256]

+Gilbert McGillicutty Well, yeah. but what then?

[@trevormarshall1811]

Then you race it

[@SDRacing88]

Id go the 2wd route. kits aren't cheap though. do you have a truck to start with?

[@Bronkey469]

Justin Duke Probably a bit late but i'd start with a budget ranger at local events just to try it and decide if you wanna go all in. If you're cool enough to go all in then do long travel and 4 link.

[@leeway45]

question do they make a Long Travel Suspension kit for a 2000 Tahoe

[@SDRacing88]

Mazzula has a kit for the front, but I think the rear may have to be custom.

[@travisgeorge7602]

Anybody else catch that they cut out the upper control arm stop off of the the frame?

[@madams22100]

wonder how they welded the back side of the shock brackets and tubing supports lol hmmmmmmm i know how magic lol

[@johnjones4096]

He welded box style brackets on the table then welded the boxs to the frame

[@Greengulchleaves]

1:42 "-there's no custom fabrication needed.." 5:20 "-we're going to be fabricating new shock mounts."

[@zososldier]

Did you not hear them say "use the stock shock and not fab. After market shock needs fab"?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Search Google for "chevy colorado long travel kit" and you'll find a good kit in the first listing.

[@Ram-re5em]

As long as you’re doing all that work and going to put bigger tires and wheels on you might as well replace the entire braking system larger rotors larger calipers

[@TheGroundBeef]

claw hammer @ 2:36

[@THESKINIMIN1234]

How much did this build end up costing you/the customer, not including the Silverado itself?

[@dkongul]

+THESKINIMIN1234 i think its going to cost the life of the customer eventually

[@IamDtvStudios]

love these videos :D

[@Forum4life07]

so how much lift does this give your truck?

[@duncanstamps]

Only a little the kit is designed to give more travel for bigger bumps

[@krewpunk]

What happened to these videos noticed there hasnt been anything new in years

[@kevin19367]

You should re-evaluate how you perform maintenance. I saw A LOT of improper practice. Take your time and do it the right way.

[@Nippledozer]

Kevin Morris Are you talking about the way he used the impact? lol

[@RehdClouhd]

+Kevin Morris Hey, tell me what they could do better, or different, so I can do the best I can when I install this. Thanks

[@dkongul]

+Cody McCall dont hit bolts with steel hammers. Dont cut and weld your chassis. use threadlock (locktite). dont leave your steering rack boot cuted-open. dont use the impact on the nut use it on the bolt and use İMPACT SOCKETS not any socket you find. hope i can help

[@zososldier]

@@dkongul cutting and winding your frame is fine. Happens all the time. They used thread locker on the bolts that need it. All the rest were lock nuts. No need for a boot on the steering rack when there is no greased joint needing to be protected.

[@geraldwalbeck8523]

I can't find a long travel kit for 2007 Dodge Ram 1500.. Any ideas ?..

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Because dodge.

[@SDRacing88]

Mazzula may have a kit.

[@deanmcquillen4118]

I've got a '81 Chevy Short-Box Step-Side with a 600 hp 489 stroker torque-monster for power. It's jacked with 17" rims turning 35" rubber all on leaf-springs and good quality Rancho regular suspension with 22" or so of potential squish. I currently have this truck in Vancouver, Canada, but it will end up in Baja. I would like to use the truck as a pre-runner/grocery-getter/chase-truck (I've digs there). I would like to get some real droop into the thing.. Do you's guy's have bolt-on kick-ass long travel suspension kits for a bad-ass '81 Chevy?

[@Bronkey469]

Diesel Ready Not with a solid front axle

[@Redrocket2012]

No lock tight on those bolts? those better have locking rings or else you might lose an arm on the road lol

[@dirtlifemagazine]

They haven't loosened up yet

[@Redrocket2012]

Why even take the chance haha!

[@dkongul]

+prerunnermaniac just stop ignoring the fact. you just butchered the vehicle. And remember those bolts do get lose at once and they fell off. 5 more seconds with a bottle of loctite would prevent any of that happening. whats is the deal with hammering the thread end of a bolt with a STEEL hammer? sure way to mushroom the bolt.shame...

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Ever hear of ny-locks and lock washers?

[@SunnyStateSloth]

Lol what's up with the Sprite can?

[@theonejm15]

Wow bolt on only🤔🤔

[@merc-ota4357]

All the bolts look excessively long. Plus I’m not keen on leaving the rack boot open.

[@Huitron805]

#fulldroop at 17:10

[@ericjohnston9272]

a fucking claw hammer LMFAO your not building houses guys!!!!

[@scottsperling9919]

favorite damn part maybe if cut back on all the hair gel they could buy some half way decent tools lol

[@stevennunez6586]

do they offer one for a 4x4 2010 model?

[@SDRacing88]

This channel is no longer active. There are several kits though to choose from. Mazzula, Dixon Bros..... check out my fb page too Chevy Offroad Racing...lol.

[@stevennunez6586]

+DRT71 thanks

[@Hennysgarage]

Steven Nunez When you build long travel kit for a 4WD prerunner you are limited to the amount a CV joint can articulate in the front axle

[@ATDI928]

Yeah thanks its perfect but a Lil pricy

[@snelan1]

Chromium sockets on an impact gun? Not a good idea...

[@JonesingUSAF]

I get that it’s a kit, but no washers on the lower control arm bolts? Really? Not having a washer behind a nut or bolt just doesn’t sit well with me. Seen the edges of the bolt gradually eat through metal with not having the load spread out via a washer.