Your lowered truck ride quality questions explained C1500 OBS.

[@joseislas9452]

I’m working on my c notch project and this help me a lot in replacing my air shocks but I’m fixing it better thanks ❤

[@nicolasocallaghan3694]

Using lower shock mount extenders, coupled with belltechs upper shock mount relocation brakets, will result in the best posssible shock angle without doing a full shock relocation

[@victorthecarguy3126]

Nice video. One thing to consider with the staggered shocks is wrapping up the axle and wheel hop. GM has been using this method with leaf springs since the 68 camaro to help with wheel hop. You're right about the air shock twisting things but also consider the new trucks have links and coil springs.

[@DrivenbyGears]

Very true

[@geddon81]

Got my truck back so im installing the extenders today. And not surprisingly there are no bump stop installed , so i gotta go grab some of them too. The people who had this truck before me did absolutely everything wrong, I swear I couldnt do a worse job drunk off everclear and blindfolded lol.

[@DrivenbyGears]

Lol well hope this video helped you out?

[@DrivenbyGears]

Hit me up on instagram messages or facebook.

[@geddon81]

Yes it helped tremendously lol, put the extenders on and man it truly is a big time difference. Rides SO much better now and can even fill my tank up and that unrolled lip does not hit the tire anymore so it seems it made the shocks even stronger. Thanks man, now i dont have to drive around like a baby watching for every bump haha.

[@geddon81]

Yes it helped tremendously lol, put the extenders on and man it truly is a big time difference. Rides SO much better now and can even fill my tank up and that unrolled lip does not hit the tire anymore so it seems it made the shocks even stronger. Thanks man, now i dont have to drive around like a baby watching for every bump haha.

[@geddon81]

I dont have instagram, but definitely will get with you on facebook.

[@boblister665]

My 98 I did the flip kit with stock rear hangers and shock extenders. Front I cut one coil and the truck rides great handles great and nothing rubs. I am planning to add air bags to allow for heavier loads but am presently towing a trailer with about 100lbs. of tongue weight a few times a week without a problem

[@davea5113]

I have seen other flip kits that the bump stop was at least have the height of yours, maybe go with a lower bump stop?

[@hulkmadddhernandez6113]

True knowledge bro I figured it out the hard way myself lol 😆 should've seen this video before

[@DrivenbyGears]

Ikr me 2 dam the luck.

[@DevoraFierroGrande]

If it was me I would put some regular drop as shocks and rrplace the bump stops with timbrens 🤷🏻‍♂️. Just my 2c though

[@TheJrod2003]

I have the air shocks with a four-inch drop and really do not like the ride quality at all. I am going to switch to some lowered shocks with airlift slam air so if I do haul anything I will not bottom out. That is the convenience of the air shocks is that I can still haul some with the on board compressor that makes it nice and quick to air them up. I just feel like the "shock" part is not there. Just what I've noticed over the year of having them.

[@jayjefferson8276]

Pay check to pay check route 😂🤙💯

[@DrivenbyGears]

Lol fr 🤣

[@jakewashere2.016]

If your going to lift the truck up with air shocks why not just ditch the drop shackles and put normal shocks back on it ?

[@adolph289]

use 3/4 inch bump stops

[@Hobby_truck]

la verdad si se necesitan si no queda bien rebotona de la parte trasera saludos desde Mty N.L Mex

[@mikek771]

I usually dont haul anything in my truck. So. I dont have the bump stops installed

[@jasonnellis3566]

Do you need shock extenders on belltech lowering rear shocks. And what will the ride be like

[@timgibson2070]

Why do you have the c notch bolts backwards? It looks weird.

[@SirGuidemere91]

How big of a drop in the rear? I threw a flip kit on my 4x4. I had so much clearance I didn’t even have to notch it. I just installed the bump stop to the frame and I have to really jump heavy in the bed to get it to barley touch the stop

[@NXT_LVL]

I always wonder what they mean by "rough ride" Is it rough compared to stock? Becuase every since my orignal factory shocks I've used Gabriel Ultra shocks (white ones) so "rough" to me means chattering your teeth or hitting your head on the roof in an old 4x4 truck lol

[@joseruvalcaba7824]

This video is explained really good

[@DrivenbyGears]

Thank you I tried to give a little info.

[@dcmclaurin4]

Your driveshaft angle at the rear end needs to be the same angle as it is at the transmission .The angles cancel out each other which eliminates vibs, at least on a single driveshaft.

[@DrivenbyGears]

Good info

[@DrivenbyGears]

Will bags help with that

[@davidbutler1337]

How do you air up and down the air shock?

[@synqxzz4995]

the rear of the dropped truck bounces alot and is pretty stiff will drop shocks and shock extenders help it? anybody know?

[@DrivenbyGears]

Yes

[@ulysseschavez2209]

hey what are those shock absorber extenders you have installed called

[@timgibson2070]

You answered your own question there buddy. Lol

[@spidermans8806]

You think I can tow with these shock ?

[@33plus98]

How can lower my 96 suburban moore from the rear,already install 2 inch drop sockels?

[@DrivenbyGears]

Flip kit

[@stetsonpriesmeyer3985]

Look me up on Instagram @Burb_Stets94 I’m about a 6/8 drop on my 93 burban

[@MiguelSanchez-rb3tw]

I just lowered my nbs. I did a 2/6 drop. Now i get a vibration seems like its coming from the front left side but i don’t see anything rubbing. Mainly hear it on acceleration then it goes away. Also when i start it i hear a little bounce im the middle inside the truck. And idea what it might be?

[@LuisGonzalez-dn4ov]

I got a 2010 Sierra with a flip kit and have the worst rear ride ever hits frame for every little bump and I wanna prevent doing a c notch what could I do?

[@DrivenbyGears]

Remove flip kit do less of a slam

[@joeroe2839]

Do 1" lift shackle and get some rear lowering shocks for it and add some new bump stops it will ride 10x better and u dont have to c notch it

[@dustinkessingerdk]

I'm just trying to figure out what kind of shocks I need for a 2000 chevy silverado 1500 with a 4 by 6 drop

[@DrivenbyGears]

Lowering shocks either use belltech drop shocks or nitto drop shocks

[@SirGuidemere91]

I have Belltech all around. Love them.

[@timgibson2070]

I used s-10 stock shocks on my 95 obs that was bagged.

[@ericmendoza8011]

How much of a drop can u have before you need shock extenders

[@DrivenbyGears]

Probably 4 inches

[@MEX_FOR_LIF305]

So its good for 4 in drop

[@pleighboi661]

once you got 4+ inches you need to C-Notch AND get shock extenders

[@bryannevarez5407]

Um I got a 6 inch drop in the rear on my 2009 Silverado , without shock extenders only belltech nitro shocks. No notch either but planing to get underbed notch soon cuz I’m going lower & shock extenders

[@Citizensoldier85-ik6er]

Need some traction bars

[@stickerguy2494]

I was just wondering if before you put the c-notch in was youe axle already touching the frame I just lowered my truck and I haven’t put the c-notch in yet I ran out of time but right now everything’s back together and the frame is sitting on the axle there’s no gap or anything

[@timgibson2070]

That's why you need a c notch when lowering trucks.

[@hectorguz4302]

I have a 94 Silverado would the extenders fit any other shock ?

[@DrivenbyGears]

Yes any shock

[@dioniciorosado7763]

@@DrivenbyGears you can send me the link for your air shocks

[@jmunoz1414]

@Driven by Gears I have a 2003 suburban 1500 2wd. I did a 2” reverse level to even out with the front. I changed my shocks and struts( kyb excel g) used drop coils and shock extenders on the rear and just lowered a inch on the front by lowering the torsion keys(screws). The ride I great and slow speeds and even roads but once I hit the highway it’s terrible the front feels as if it’s hitting metal and bounces a lot and if my whole family in the suburban the rear seems to bottom out. What can I do to fix this and get the best ride possible?? I am waiting on some bell tech shocks and struts to arrive and I’m thinking of adding some sumo spring help with the rear, but the front I do not know what to do. should I add some lowering upper control arms? Or would raising the torsion keys up to stock help?? Please give me your input I would really appreciate it!! Thank you

[@albertb3675]

What shocks are those?

[@DrivenbyGears]

Air shocks

[@cafemotorsports]

Whats the part number to the air shocks?

[@DrivenbyGears]

www.ebay.com/itm/324279934169

[@cafemotorsports]

@@DrivenbyGears Those are just stock travel air shocks. Are you having any bottoming out since you have the flip kit. I was thinking of running s10 air shocks

[@DrivenbyGears]

@@cafemotorsports not a chance cause I keep like 30 ibs in them at all times

[@cafemotorsports]

@@DrivenbyGears I order the s10 air shocks. A bit shorter than the c1500. They should work

[@cafemotorsports]

Update on the s10 air shocks. Night and day difference with the lower shock extenders. So far so good. If anybody is lowered. I recommend the s10 just cause they are shorter than the c1500

[@javierp6765]

Link to where you got the shocks please

[@DrivenbyGears]

These air shocks are ebay.

[@trevonball3278]

How much psi do you think you put in before the ride

[@DrivenbyGears]

I think 30 psi

[@EfurdGarage]

when its done right the ride is right lol

[@carlosobs7981]

Do you have instagram

[@TheChevy0523]

Nice video where i can find that flip kit

[@DrivenbyGears]

Lots of places, ebay , jdm, belltech... google.

[@TheChevy0523]

@@DrivenbyGears thank you very much

[@DrivenbyGears]

@@TheChevy0523 eBay cheaper but belltech best

[@TheChevy0523]

@@DrivenbyGears got it 👍🏻

[@adolph289]

awesome

[@bigred10ify]

Link to where u got extenders

[@DrivenbyGears]

www.ebay.com/itm/261875333906

[@abelgallardojr7875]

Hey I have a flip kit on my 07 classic truck and I want to lower it more can I get drop shackles or would that lift it ?

[@abelgallardojr7875]

I’ve been reading forums and they all have different opinions on that

[@DrivenbyGears]

@@abelgallardojr7875 yes you can get 1 to 3 inch drop shackles or hangers. Shackles are easy to install. And they raise the leaf spring mounting point which lowers the vehicle.

[@arrgarner]

The shocks are still mounted like that even on the newer trucks until at least 2018 models.

[@DrivenbyGears]

negative 2002 they switched to both in the back.

[@driftliftdraglifestyle1270]

What c notch kit is that?

[@evanator2003]

Saw zaw and sheet metal fab lol

[@yeah_Haha]

Will shock extenders help with wheel hop?? I have a under bed notch and sitting at a 8 inch drop with flip kit and shackles but when I'm trying to some donuts I get bad wheel hop

[@elboss1999]

Nah bro I have a 10 inch drop and I have air shocks and only a c notch and it rides terrible😂😂😂

[@elboss1999]

I might have to step notch it I have very little clearance it just bounces a lot when I drive

[@yeah_Haha]

@@elboss1999 since this comment I have done a under bed notch and clear a 10 inch drop the only clearance problem I have now is the diff case hits the bed but thats not much of a problem and I did a shock relocation

[@ElChristoYT]

@@elboss1999 do you have pinion angle

[@elboss1999]

@@ElChristoYT yes it’s been fixed tho I got a monster notch

[@nicholaspatterson9275]

C notches are backwards. Left is right and right is left.

[@jasonneal]

I never understood why GM had one shock forward and one to the back

[@Babyonboardtravelingford]

BRO WHAT AIR ABSORBER YOU USE

[@DrivenbyGears]

Ebay ones

[@rudeone760]

I got a 89 long bed 2500 and I’m trying to see if the 1500 drop kits are compatible. Anybody know?

[@DrivenbyGears]

Stuff in the back i beleive would be . But front spindles no yours are beefier

[@rudeone760]

Driven By Gears thanks for the reply. I want to go with the arms instead of spindles. I’m trying to go 4/6 drop. But havnt trouble finding if it’s possible for the 2500.

[@DrivenbyGears]

@@rudeone760 I beleive 2500 control arms are beefier to

[@rudeone760]

Driven By Gears what do you think about cutting the front springs?

[@DrivenbyGears]

@@rudeone760 did it before but it will ride like crap, also depending how old springs are the height might be off from left to right even though you cut them both the same.

[@harveyjohnson7852]

You got large bump stops and is not even tight and when you drop the truck you put on set up short ones anyway

[@DrivenbyGears]

They came with the notches bud. And they only tighten so far.

[@joeroe2839]

@@DrivenbyGears remove the bump stops u dont need em and if u add some lowering shocks it will ride way better than on air shocks

[@visionarybrushstroker7694]

Tattoo gears 🔥