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71 monte Enthusiast

71 monte

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I have a 2002 silverado ext cab and would like to have the rear level with the front what do i need and who should i go to, to get it?  i still haven't seen too much for this year for suspension kits.

Thanks Rob

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michaelrayce Enthusiast

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im doing 2in belltech shackles on my 02 ext cab can you guys give me some install tips and some does and donts so i can make this an easy swap! can this be done in a couple of hours?

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greyghost03 Senior Enthusiast

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im doing 2in belltech shackles on my 02 ext cab can you guys give me some install tips and some does and donts so i can make this an easy swap! can this be done in a couple of hours?

I want to do this to my 03 and have the same questions. :cheers:

The SPEEDY Senior Enthusiast

The SPEEDY

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im doing 2in belltech shackles on my 02 ext cab can you guys give me some install tips and some does and donts so i can make this an easy swap! can this be done in a couple of hours?

I want to do this to my 03 and have the same questions. :cheers:

Jack up the back of the truck. Put it on stands so that the rearend will hang down. Put the jack under the diff and apply a little pressure. Remove the bolts for the shackle replace it with new shackle. It's a pretty easy thing to do.

chevyman992002 Enthusiast

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You should also pull the bushings out of the new shackles and coat them with lithium impregnated grease. this will increase the life of the bushings. You can get small tubes of it from any autoparts store. Also, when you install the new shackle, DO NOT fully torque the bolts until the truck is off of the jack stands. If you tighten them while the truck is up, you will pre-load your suspension, and it will squeak like a MOFO everytime you hit a bump.

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