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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[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@merc-ota4357]

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

[@dkongul]

worst bolt-on kit i have ever seen. first of all you need to widen the chassis which is a big no no. Engineers spend so much time even on the tiniest bolt but this kit just uses brute force to get things together. Shame...

[@b3motorsports796]

i have the same kit on my truck. and i didnt have to do any of the crap he did.

[@dkongul]

+Jeremy Benson then shame on these "mechanics". They butchered the vehicle.

[@dkongul]

+Jeremy Benson WAIT A SECOND!!!! i just realised that the dude @5:19 is the dude on 19$ oil change scam video. HOW?

[@Silveradoguy]

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

[@sethanderin]

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

[@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

[@JulianVR4]

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

[@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.

[@ssampson572]

A carpenter framing hammer.. lol

[@krewpunk]

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

[@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.

[@linnagraves1335]

Who uses an adjustable wrench. You guys are crazy you take all that time to make a video and you can’t get the right wrench out you got to be kidding me

[@modernvikngr124]

a lot of actual back yard mechanics critiquing actual mechanic work in this comment section lol plus, race truck, if it's not a little haggard is it even a race truck

[@DIRTPUNKZ86]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Jv977]

Not proper. No jack stands. No safety glasses. Cutting off the boot rubber boot? theres an accident waiting to happen. this might be okay for a shade tree backyard guy but in no way is this okay for an instructional video.

[@johnjones4096]

Maybe you missed the JACKSTANDS

[@johnjones4096]

They're BRIGHT ORANGE

[@E.R.Diesel]

At 11:14 you can clearly see an orange jack stand behind the hub assembly and the boot was only there to only protect the old tie rod end which they didn't reuse anyways.

[@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

[@Ram-re5em]

Completely unnecessary and annoying to have background music on this video

[@Ram-re5em]

Truck looks really old to be investing this kind of money into the suspension

[@brenthall3372]

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

[@icu2982]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@travisgeorge7602]

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

[@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.

[@drewwilliams7419]

Where can I get one for a 94 c1500?!?!?!?!?!

[@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.

[@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

[@snelan1]

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

[@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]

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!!!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@shawnmcclure7282]

I wish they had one for a 4x4.

[@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.

[@dberden96]

terrible build. the plans were right but execution was way off! i would tighten my suspension with an impact and then leave the dust boot cut in half. just saying... if you are going to do a build like this do it right the first time and get the right tools. looks like that hammer you were using was a harbor freight special.

[@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

[@olevarodriguez6857]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@qxr20]

sup with that claw hammer n smoking the threads lol you pullin nails as well

[@dirtlifemagazine]

😂

[@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.

[@patterrana1581]

hey, nice video! I can't believe all the idiot comments on here, funny I don't see them having their own show if they can do that much better, to me a tight bolt is a tight bolt!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@Lost1st]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@zackduran3094]

I want this for my duramax

[@marshallkabat6920]

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

[@joemlb15]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

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

[@4schitzangiggles]

So, no need for a torque wrench?

[@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...

[@ronh8717]

What happened to this channel😭

[@stephenmwyatt2]

price in header?

[@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.

[@TheGroundBeef]

claw hammer @ 2:36

[@rafaa2539]

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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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?

[@ja1971chevelle]

Hemi joints equal noise but also durability

[@dirtlifemagazine]

100% agree!

[@TexasCommando]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Just wait to see what we do on our front bumper

[@ianalderson6929]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@theonejm15]

Wow bolt on only🤔🤔

[@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?

[@nicaboy310]

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

[@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

[@hernandeza3711]

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

[@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"?

[@cameronknu318]

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

[@619andres8a]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like the show Dirt King!!!

[@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

[@fgsrocky2110]

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

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like the show Joe.

[@Hextall072]

G

[@CesarRodriguez-sv8nx]

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

[@fabianandrade5736]

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

[@kfx700dirtking]

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

[@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.

[@traxxasslash997]

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

[@6x1x9x]

Needs a valence front end and it would be perfect.

[@Mjb317]

SOME OF YOUR BOLTS ARE UPSIDE DOWN BRO

[@Kondratko]

What kind of welder was that?

[@ridethis1000times]

how do we install the sprite can?

[@snowman4839]

5:20. Is that sprite can factory?

[@ATDI928]

Yeah thanks its perfect but a Lil pricy

[@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

[@SunnyStateSloth]

Lol what's up with the Sprite can?

[@FizzyBoobele]

so much to "direct bolt on"