RiffelMotorsports Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 It is hitting the stops on back end, making ride bad. What do we need to do to soften that out. I think I have seen someone comment on this. Otherwise ride is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller812 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 drill the bump stops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Mr.P did a great write up on this. Here is the link. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/19771-how-to-install-a-rear-lowering-kit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris B Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) How much did you lower it ? did you remove the bracket that holds the bump stop ? if not remove it and bolt the stop rite to the frame and maybe cut 1 nub off depending on how low you whent.. Edited July 4, 2011 by 1stimeSSguy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnss Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 How much did you lower it ? did you remove the bracket that holds the bump stop ? if not remove it and bolt the stop rite to the frame and maybe cut 1 nub off depending on how low you whent.. this is true. i lowered my truck 4 inch in the rear. the bump stops where super close so i did this and cut 2 nubs off. it worked out great. its super simple also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachm89 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 For a simple 2" shackle drop in the rear remove the bracket that connects the bump stop to the frame and screw the stop directly to the frame. Any lower do the same by removing the bracket, cut off one nub at a time until it clears the axle by a decent amount and drill 5-6 holes in the stop to soften it up. I'd also suggest removing your front bump stops (they easily pull out of the holders) cut off one nub on each and drill holes in those as well. Should help out quite a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHO_Tek Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 For a simple 2" shackle drop in the rear remove the bracket that connects the bump stop to the frame and screw the stop directly to the frame. Any lower do the same by removing the bracket, cut off one nub at a time until it clears the axle by a decent amount and drill 5-6 holes in the stop to soften it up. I'd also suggest removing your front bump stops (they easily pull out of the holders) cut off one nub on each and drill holes in those as well. Should help out quite a bit! Ok I finally put 2" shackles on the rear last weekend, looks good but need to crank the keys down about 3/4" in front for a slight rake. I've read numerous folks say pop out the front bump stops to trim and its "easy" but how easy are they to get back in the cups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superredss Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 You know, I didn't even think about putting the bump stops directly in the frame! I put mine back in the bracket and the rear of my truck constantly rides them. I am definitely going to look into doing this! Fortunately I don't have a problem with the front stops so I won't have to deal with that too. However, I really need to get rid of that "bulldog" stance that the front sits on....it's killing my tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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