Johnnyblaze370 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 So I've finally decided to do the coilover shocks on the front. I got the lower brackets and top stud mount from Atomic. Then order shocks from viking and coils from Hypercoil. Install was pretty easy it took me about 2 hours from start to finish. I'm still working on getting everything set, but first driving impressions were impressive. The truck rides smoother than the 2017 Colorado I'm driving now. Atomic's work is top notch and fit perfectly. He was helpful with shock and spring selection and answered all my emails/text in a timely fashion. Couldn't ask for better service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston05tx Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 awesome! you have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyblaze370 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 I will get some. Weather turned to shit, so I was trying to get it back in the garage before it snowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Congrats on completing a cool mod. I've got the parts ready to go, just haven't had the time to dive in yet. What did you use for a torsion bar un-loader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Nice! I always wanted to do it on my single cab awd clone I was building, and bought all the oarts. I never got around to installing them though. I heard it rides and handles tons better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyblaze370 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I just pulled the adjuster bolts out and took all the tension off. Came apart pretty easy really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyblaze370 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Now for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Lookin good bud. How far you going to drop the back end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyblaze370 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 2 inch shackle is all I'm thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 2 inch shackle is all I'm thinking. That'l help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981evildisco Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Can you post a link to your parts sources? A parts list as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston05tx Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Now for the pics! Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyblaze370 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I got the brackets and mounts from Atomic. The shocks and springs should be specific to you application and he has a installation guide that list what shocks and springs depending on ride height, vehicle weight... but the shocks I used were Viking c203-R double adjustable, with a stud mount. Springs were Hypercoil 2.5 diameter, 8 inch long, and 900 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Has anyone done this and stayed at the stock SS Silverado height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster1213 Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I got the brackets and mounts from Atomic. The shocks and springs should be specific to you application and he has a installation guide that list what shocks and springs depending on ride height, vehicle weight... but the shocks I used were Viking c203-R double adjustable, with a stud mount. Springs were Hypercoil 2.5 diameter, 8 inch long, and 900 lbs What was your final drop after install? Did you happen to measure before/after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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