Jack Stand Position

[Vortec-Z71]

I'm going to be changing the shocks on my 03 Silverado soon. What is the best spot to position the jack stands in order to get the rear axle to hang off the ground?

[Black02Silverado]

Anywhere on the frame as close to the rear axle as you can get, mainly in front of the axle will work well.

[Vortec-Z71]

I know that the frame starts to curve upwards not too far behind the cab so I can't position the jack stands that close to the rear axle. Will there be enough weight on the font end to keep everything stable/balanced?

[peteking]

For what it's worth: I didn't bother to jack up the rear of my GMT800 when I swapped out the rear shocks. Wasn't difficult for me to crawl under, unbolt the old shocks, and push the new ones into place with the truck sitting on level ground.

 

But if you need to get it in the air, just put the jack stands on the frame as close to the rear axle as you can before the frame curves up. I've done it, and the front end was stable.

[txab]

I don't think I even jacked my truck up to replace the shocks. There was plenty of room

[Vortec-Z71]

For what it's worth: I didn't bother to jack up the rear of my GMT800 when I swapped out the rear shocks. Wasn't difficult for me to crawl under, unbolt the old shocks, and push the new ones into place with the truck sitting on level ground.

 

But if you need to get it in the air, just put the jack stands on the frame as close to the rear axle as you can before the frame curves up. I've done it, and the front end was stable.

 

Hey Pete, how do you like the Bilstein HDs anyway? Thats what I plan on going with. Also, how is the Black Bear tune on your truck. I was thinking about getting one on my 03. Just wondering how much of a difference it makes since the GMT800s don't have nearly as many "nannies" as the GMT900s.

[peteking]

 

Hey Pete, how do you like the Bilstein HDs anyway? Thats what I plan on going with. Also, how is the Black Bear tune on your truck. I was thinking about getting one on my 03. Just wondering how much of a difference it makes since the GMT800s don't have nearly as many "nannies" as the GMT900s.

 

 

I can speak positively about both. The Bilstein HD's have been a good match for my truck (half ton, stock ride height). Cornering ability is a little better and I don't bounce over bumps...but the shocks are really nice when I'm hauling. The ride is clearly better than with the stock Tennecos that used to be on there.

 

Also very happy with the 93 octane tune that Justin @ Blackbear did for me. Throttle response is instantaneous and my shifts are firmer. I can't make an informed comparison between a stock GMT800 and GMT900, but I know that my truck is more fun to drive and the tune was worth every penny.

[Snow White]

shocks come compressed with restraint, many times (haven't done it on a fullsize yet) it's compressed too much.