Brentadams646's 2014 Silverado LTZ 2WD

LTZTom · January 16, 2014

Here are the one's I have and where I ordered from. On the silverado, the truck sits about 3/4" higher in the rear, and like I said in the OP i'll be removing the factory 1.25" block and replacing it with a .50" block to bring it down perfectly level. Another member on here posted his GMC and said his truck measured out perfectly level with 2" lowering shackles installed..

http://www.mcgaughystore.com/2014-chevy-silverado-1500-2wd-4wd-1-2-rear-drop-shackles-mcgaughys-33037/

Did you install the 2" lowering shackles yourself? And could you please explain changing the "factory 1.25" block and replacing it with a .50" block"? Is the block you're referring to on the rear leaf spring where the u-bolts go?

brentadams646 · January 16, 2014

Did you install the 2" lowering shackles yourself? And could you please explain changing the "factory 1.25" block and replacing it with a .50" block"? Is the block you're referring to on the rear leaf spring where the u-bolts go?

The block is located between the leaf springs and rear end. Someone posted a pic of a digital caliper measuring the thickness of the OEM block and it was 1.257" thick. My truck sits up about 3/4" of an inch higher in the rear so I'm going to lower it by swapping out the factory 1.25" block for one that's a 1/2" thick (.50") to drop the truck that extra 3/4"

I didn't install the shackles myself (to lazy and live in apts) but the shop told me the trailer hitch if you have one will have to come down to get the bolts out of the shackles, They charged me $100 bucks for complete install. Let me know if you have any other questions.

LTZTom · January 16, 2014

Thanks Brent !! I appreciate the help.

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Fbean82 · January 25, 2014

do you by chance still have the front tag bracket?

BillWho · January 27, 2014

Brent, like you, the shop that installed the drop shackles on my 2014 had to take down the trailer hitch so as to get access to the bolts for the shackle.

You have a good looking truck. Leveling makes the 2014's side view look better.

Bill

brentadams646 · January 27, 2014

do you by chance still have the front tag bracket?

No sorry, I trashed it.

brentadams646 · February 9, 2014

Next list of mods after researching and scanning forums for a while;

LED Lighting

BakFlip VP

4/6 Drop

Colormatch grille, headlight trim and tailgate handle

24 x 10 Raceline Executive Wheels

295/35/24 Tires

GMC Sierra All-Terrain Stepless rear bumper - chromed

tzshsu · February 11, 2014

Did you ever get a chance to dump factory exhaust?

brentadams646 · February 11, 2014

Did you ever get a chance to dump factory exhaust?

Not yet, it's on my "to-do" list lol

CrRdz · February 12, 2014

Plans sound good. Nice truck

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brentadams646 · February 17, 2014

replaced my OEM 1 1/4" factory blocks with some 1/2" aluminum blocks to level the truck out perfectly..

J-man67 · February 17, 2014

Looking good man! I like it!

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dirtfan21 · February 17, 2014

That looks great!

brentadams646 · February 17, 2014

Thanks! Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference, it's going in next week to have the grille, headlight trim, bowtie and tailgate handle color matched. I'll post some new pics then.