NORCAL SS Kit info/tech on how to level the rear of a 2015 up GM SUV

[NORCAL SS]

Being a dealer for Belltech/DJM/Mcgauhys/Eibach/Matrix I tested them all on the 15 ups and tested which one works best and the 5305 belltech springs by far are the winnners. This customer came to me today so I just wanted to show how simple it is to lower the rear. Hearing shops charging 2 hours to do this is a rip off. NOTE THIS IS FOR A AUTORIDE TRUCK INSTALL

KIT FOR AUTORIDE IS 250 SHIPPED AND 1.75- 4 ADJUSTABLE
https://tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=578

KIT FOR NON AUTORIDE IS 275 SHIPPED and adjsutable 2-3 inches


Lets get onto the install.

1) Jack truck up and put jackstands on both sides in front of lower a arm frame brackets


2) Next pop open the clip that holds the abs lines on the frame and make sure they hang freely


3) Pull out oem bumpstop and instert new shorter bumpstop


4) AUTORIDE ONLY --- Next pop off autoride links on upper a arms and replace with the rod that is included with my kit. Due to different spring rates on the front of the these trucks my rods are longer so you can adjust the rear not to sit lower than the front.


5) Place a floor jack under the rear end and pump it up just enough to release tenstion on the shocks


6) Remove the brake line bracket on diff. If you do not do this when you go to release rear end it will snap the brake line


7) Remove shock from oem bracket and install shock extenders but do not bolt shock back yet


8) Unloosen endlinks on both sides and remove from bar. I usually put the bolts on ends to keep work area cleaner


9) Now SLOWLY release floor jack to let rear end down. Making sure the ABS lines and the brake line bracket on the axle are free to move around

10) The spring you will be able to pull right out. Then you put the new springs in WITH CLOSER COILS FACING UPWARDS and the 1 inch spacer goes on the axle



11) The top coil will have a insulator and this pic shows whats under the insulator. MAKE SURE THE INSULATOR SITS CORRECTLY ON THIS LIP AND THE INSIDE OF THE TOP COIL SHOULD WRAP THE OUTSIDE OF THIS LIP. I usually jack up the rear end while guiding it in


12) Once you jack up rear end tighten shocks to shock extenders


13) Pop on the abs lines back into the frame clip


14) Bolt the brake bracket to the top of the rear end



15) Put tires back onto truck drop it down and drive around the block. On my kit I will update all info on how to dial in ride height in rear.


Any questions guys feel free to pm me on here or reply. I'm around 24/7 for support

 

[Kpwweb]

Do you sell the bump stops separately?

Also, what about end links for a 2-3" drop.

Excellent write up! Thank you!

 

[NORCAL SS]

Do you sell the bump stops separately?

Also, what about end links for a 2-3" drop.

Excellent write up! Thank you!

the endlinks I use for a 3 or more drop in rear. Bumpstops come with springs with my kits. Only if you cut bracket off the frame you need my version bumpstops which attach to axle

 

[Tahoe11Black]

do i need the auto ride kit? Thanks


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[NORCAL SS]

do i need the auto ride kit? Thanks


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Yes

 

[Smoke]

Wish I would have seen this outstanding write before I installed the Beltech 34324 kit that Tony sell. Instructions with the kit don't mention disconnecting the sway bar links. I used the 1" spacer and it was really tight.

 

[Smoke]

BTW...I wanted to mention our 2016 Tahoe has 1/2" rake and looks outstanding. The ideal length for the sensor rods end to end worked to 3 11/16". For every 1/8 adj. on the sensor rods changes the height 3/4".

 

[BADRIDES]

What would happen in step #10 if you had the springs installed upside down?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Bump to top

 

[BrianT]

I have the Belltech kit with autoride and it sits nice and level now.