Chevy Express Van Lift Kit | DIY 5" Lift Kit Install | Pt. 1

[@k5ryannc]

Great informative video. Thanks for calling out the socket sizes. Only thing to add is to loosen lower control arm bolts so it doesn't tear the rubber bushings. Then tighten them up when you put the weight back on them so they are relaxed at ride height. I'm excited to buy one of these kits.

[@BruceVanlifeJunior]

This actually really helped me even with replacing my stock suspension parts , Specially the pry bar pulling down on the control arm to get the shock in and out👌🏼 awesome video super informational 🙏🏼thank you Jeremy 😎🤙🏼 and no it's not that cool when its stock 😅

[@WeldtecDesigns]

That's great! Glad the video was able to help you out! They really are no fun stock

[@whatsup5123]

Looks like you do good quality work. Keep up i will soon be buying a kit

[@MISERSTYLE]

FINALLY! An informational video from weldtech

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Yes first one ever! Thanks for watching the last 3 videos......

[@papajonn87]

@@WeldtecDesigns He must have not seen many of your videos. Great content.

[@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo]

Do you have a link to the part 2? I cant seem to find it on your channel. Thanks for the video!

[@beyondthesound9112]

Maybe the “Custom Van Leaf Springs” install video is interchangeable? I’m about to install mine and wondered the same.

[@SteveRivett]

Please post Part 2 if you have it recorded.

[@banga8080]

1st time on your channel I'm subbn Why am I going to go looking for a van in the morning 💪🏿💪🏿👍🏾👍🏾😂👀

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Thanks for watching. Let us know q if we can help with your build.

[@jamesbarraza9838]

Hey Weldtech! This video is great. Do your spindle kit's work on Express 1500 with the 135" wheelbase? or only the 2500/3500?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Unfortunately, we only build them for the 2500/3500, sorry about that

[@smitty_schmitz]

What’s the current way to upgrade to a 4x4 conversion on the Express Vans? Is it a trade in process or is there a route that we can take and purchase the lift now and swap in the transfer case, front diff, axles and all parts in 2 stages? Thanks for all the information you’ve filmed over the years. Been going back and forth from old to new to old and back again on all your content.

[@WeldtecDesigns]

You can start with a 2wd CHevrolet Express 5" lift kit and build up from there or go into a coilover kit. You can always give us a call to assist with this process.

[@smitty_schmitz]

@@WeldtecDesigns I’ll call tomorrow afternoon when the shop is open. Thanks guys 🤘🤜🤛

[@ryanmiller4890]

Where's pt 2? I can't find it anywhere.

[@kauhaneadams1524]

Aloha and Mahalo from Hawaii! Great video by the way!

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Thanks for watching. I love Hawaii.....

[@rudyramirez4839]

I thought the spindles were open for the future 4x4 upgrade on a 4x2?

[@donaldanglin6096]

Hey Weldtec ..will this spindle design work for a 2000 GMC Savana 3500? ..I’m looking to elevate my cargo van ..let me know your thoughts as obviously you know that the Express and the Savana’s are the same chassis ..however ..the model year 2000 might be different than the current models your working on ..let me know your thoughts ..or of any suggestions you might have ..you guys rock the GM conversions ..love the channel!

[@WeldtecDesigns]

We have a conversion to convert the pre 02 to a 2020

[@tomiVM89]

Do you guys deliver to Canada?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Yes we do or you can go through www.clydesdalevans.com/

[@mikesmoot7490]

Wondering if this also for the Chevy express 3500 5.9 ?????

[@walterarias2101]

Hello friend? I have a Chevy express and I would like to lift it but only from the front and I would like to know how to get all the parts that you put on it? but only the ones ahead ???

[@marcussmith6470]

is there a part 2?

[@loomis1967]

Jeremy, what is the approximate install time for a complete 5" lift with blocks on Chevy 2500 express in a shop using a 2 post lift?

[@beyondthesound9112]

10 hours, plus or minus depending on experience.

[@franknbery]

so what are all the torque spec's for all the bolts holding this together

[@handymanbrian8269]

great video. i think a little more light would give a better view tho

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Thank you, we are going to have to make a new version of this video sometime soon! Thanks for the feedback!

[@jimmyaugustine4181]

Great video. Would this kit work for a AWD EXPRESS? From my understanding my AWD is a Tahoe/Avalanche . Or do you have a similar kit for my application?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Unfortunately at this time we do not have a kit for the AWD.

[@joeltucker3024]

What does it cost for the 5-in kit

[@narwalslayer_9740]

Is there ever going to be a part 2?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

I guess we are a little behind!

[@ronfletcher3855]

I have a 2001 2wd 1500 express. Do you offer a 3 or 4 inch kit for my vehicle?

[@michaelohara2161]

I installed side steps, because it’s already too high. I would like to just stop the rear bounce.

[@smitty1118]

Where is Part 2, for the rear? This was posted in 2019..

[@victorcastellanos552]

Where I get the Is parts for 5" left

[@mandogfish7418]

With this spindle set up, do the front wheels stick out farther? Not only are the spindles taller they look thicker. where the four 15mm bolts attach it looks thicker. if this is the case. the front wheels would track wider than the rear wheels.

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Yes they are .750 wider per side. They are actually the same height as stock ones.

[@mandogfish7418]

@@WeldtecDesigns well I dont want my front wheels to stick out farther than my rears. I would prefer to have all four wheels symmetrical. What is your solution to correct this? Wheel spacers for the rear? Wider rims? I'm limited when it comes to this due to having a sliding right cargo door. If the wheel sticks out too far from the quarter panel it will interfere with the door opening fully.

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Its not enough to notice at all.... it's not like the Ford vans. Your going to really like how it sits.

[@mandogfish7418]

@@WeldtecDesigns thank you for your quick response.

[@timpace8822]

Is the spindle design the same on a 2000 Express ?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

No totally different for 1996-2002.

[@jdubshizzle]

Can you guys make a video for the 96-02 express van kit? Would it work on a 2000 GMC express van school bus?

[@claybornedevaughn2491]

Where are you located and how much does it cost

[@WeldtecDesigns]

We are located in SAN Diego.... It depends on options you choose. Send us an email for pricing [e-mail]

[@claybornedevaughn2491]

@@WeldtecDesigns I'm in Baltimore

[@spd2345]

What would be the height of the express with the 5" lift and 33 inch tires? My garage door height is 8 feet, will it fit inside?

[@latinpaver]

How much cost material and labor?

[@crawford323]

Why the difference between 2000 and 2003? What changed? Hardly anyone has spindle lifts for 2000 Chevy 1500 vans.

[@rvvanlife]

Went on your website, according to it I guess you dont lift Chevy Astros?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

No sorry we do not have a lift kit for those. ☹️

[@tyrus222]

What can I do if I want a 8 “to 10” lift on my express van?

[@nosnerd1967]

U recommend a upgraded swaybar ?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

No not at all with this kit. 👍

[@johnwolf1475]

Seems like you running the outside at full extension.. sure it lifts.. but the inside dimensions of "A" are still adjusted to run stock.. seems like a Jerry rig to get a lift at structural cost.. just a viewpoint ... an opinion right now..

[@WeldtecDesigns]

No offense taken brotha, most cant even express their opinion nowadays with out being nasty or being offended lol

[@expressprinting9230]

I want to lower my Chevy Express in the front 2" Is there a kit or do I have to cut springs?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

We dont have a kit and not sure if there is one, but before you cut springs i would look online to see if they have any lowering springs you can buy. Cutting springs will give you a super bouncy ride.

[@morley3810]

Express Printing these vans ride pretty close to the extended bump stops already. I think you would need to address that as well if reducing ride height. Now...maybe Weldtec could design a LOWERING spindle???

[@morley3810]

So, I'm out in the garage installing these spindles RIGHT NOW. Nice stuff, but I wish you would have shown how much of a bitch the top ball joint can be to get back tightened up...It just keeps spinning and I can't figure out a way to hold it still. Too tight a space to get a socket and impact gun on, you have to use a wrench. It's kicking my ass right now.

[@morley3810]

Haha, yeah I figured it out. The keys were better light, and a ratcheting box end wrench. The spindles really are a work of art. Nice melding of welding and machining. And BEEFY!

[@ValentynaMartyniuk]

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[@raynight562]

Is the ride or factory suspension adversely affected at all, with this kit? Example, I once bought what I thought was a full lowering kit for a car once, only to find out later that I should have also bought offset bushings for the rack and pinion to correct "bump steer", and caster camber adjusting plates for shock towers, because they correct more adjustment for proper alignment. I was disappointed by suspension kit and the sales people for not properly informing me of this.

[@mrlouie2299]

Wish the guy would leave his phone number and address maybe I could hire him if I knew where he lived or where he conducts his business anyway

[@mrlouie2299]

Maybe he could recommend somebody from Long island that has a very high integrity level and the reasonably decent price so hard to find honest caring mechanics nowadays

[@raynight562]

@@mrlouie2299 886 Gable Way, El Cajon, CA 92020 Is his shop. Go to his website weldtecdesigns.com for phone and other info. [phone]

[@jfollowerofjesus7919]

What's the price for this front end lift kit?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Prices vary, I'd check out our website to get an accurate price! weldtecdesigns.com/

[@manuelpacheco6008]

Do they do financing

[@pedroloreto909]

Hola, desde Venezuela. Tengo una van express pasajeros, doname esos espirales y amortiguadores. Gracias

[@TheTwistedOutdoors]

I'm just saying I like the product to a point but $2300 and you want me to zip tie my break like and abs line? Couldn't you have destined it to have a tapped hole and a clip?

[@sergioramirez978]

So other companies will sell you a 2" lift with U bolts blocks and coil spring spacers for the front, for a bout $300, this kit right here has 2 spindles, 2 overlay leaf springs and the fox shocks more over the other kits. So for these extra parts the price jumps $2300????? A rough country 6" kit for any pick up truck is is half that, how do you justify this insane price?

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Very easily...... They are machined and constructed and welded in the USA buy workers who make a good wage. I bet you you messaged this from an smart phone but why?, when you could have a flip phone for way less........ Thanks for watching and we look forward to selling you a quality lift kit in the future......

[@sergioramirez978]

Actually I replied from a desktop computer from work while I was on break. So I respect the fact that the spindles are made and engineer in the USA and that you’re employing Americans to do so. Instead of whining about your price you just gave me a really good business idea, after researching the internet I found you’re the only company that makes express/savanna lift kits, probably the reason you can charge what you do for your kits.

[@woody6791]

@@sergioramirez978right!? Way too expensive

[@sandvillage1242]

This guy sounds like steve darnell

[@Grinsauce]

Could you turn fan up? The background noise made for a poor video production.

[@johnocean1445]

I was very interested in the kit and install up until the part where zip ties was used, that seemed so back-yard rigged for the price of the kit.

[@WeldtecDesigns]

Well it's obviously not back yard rigged if the price is otherwise lol We haven't had any problems so far and we've done hundreds of vans. 👍 A zip tie doesn't justify the build quality of the components that are going to make your van ride great!

[@johnocean1445]

Weldtec Designs agree it doesn’t justify build quality but does provide for a weak spot / hazard in the design otherwise the manufacturer of the vehicles would have just zip tied the brake lines instead of brackets for the lines.

[@richarddew8443]

Why not just use a pair of coil spring compressors rather than fighting the springs