Jump to content

Lowering the front end of a 2019 4x4 using torsion keys

PaulsRMT

Recommended Posts

PaulsRMT Enthusiast

PaulsRMT

Posted
Posted

hey everyone,

 

anyone lowered the front end of a 2019 yet using the torsion keys/bar?  i have yet to see one that has been done the poor mans way just curious to see what everyone says!!

eppieguy Senior Enthusiast

eppieguy

Posted
Posted

Welcome to the site, your 2019 does not have torsion bars so no bolts to loosen to lower it. You have springs in the front now.

hihosilverado Enthusiast

hihosilverado

Posted
Posted

How heavy are those torsion keys?  I suppose if you stuffed enough of them around the front end of the truck to weigh it down they might lower it a bit.

 

On a different note, did 2wd GM trucks ever use torsion bars?  Why would anyone lower a 4wd?

Daverado Enthusiast

Daverado

Posted
Posted
46 minutes ago, hihosilverado said:

Why would anyone lower a 4wd?

Because it's not in every case that you are trying to drive over an obstacle when you just want more traction.

 

Why do cars have AWD?

TLDLTD Enthusiast

TLDLTD

Posted
Posted
How heavy are those torsion keys?  I suppose if you stuffed enough of them around the front end of the truck to weigh it down they might lower it a bit.
 
On a different note, did 2wd GM trucks ever use torsion bars?  Why would anyone lower a 4wd?

My 1960 Chevy had torsion bars. They had them until 1963 for 2wd longer for heavy duty trucks. My dads 3ton grain truck has them.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  • 1 month later...
PaulsRMT Enthusiast

PaulsRMT

Posted
  • Author
Posted

sorry i have been out i work in the oilfield so,  back to my question.   so is it possible to replace the spring or cut a small amount off to achieve the stance im looking for? ive never worked with the torsion key set up so its kinda new to me torsion bars all day i can lift/lower.  As for WHY i want to lower this truck it was lowered 2" in the rear from GM( plus my old lady is 5 ft nothing tall), THIS is not your average off the lot silverado.  this is a RMT edition they only made 10 that i know of and 1 in summit white. 

TRUCK2.jpg

Sjordan Enthusiast

Sjordan

Posted
Posted
12 minutes ago, PaulsRMT said:

sorry i have been out i work in the oilfield so,  back to my question.   so is it possible to replace the spring or cut a small amount off to achieve the stance im looking for? ive never worked with the torsion key set up so its kinda new to me torsion bars all day i can lift/lower.  As for WHY i want to lower this truck it was lowered 2" in the rear from GM( plus my old lady is 5 ft nothing tall), THIS is not your average off the lot silverado.  this is a RMT edition they only made 10 that i know of and 1 in summit white. 

TRUCK2.jpg

Is it just me or is the front bumper add on a different white 

PaulsRMT Enthusiast

PaulsRMT

Posted
  • Author
Posted

it might be the angle, and the sunlight that wasnt there at the time. but it does match perfect, it was painted and installed by GM, same with the vision 24" rims , scoop, grill inserts, bed cover, and italian leather RMT badged front and back seats. did i mention they only made 10 of these that i know of?

JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

JimCost2014

Posted
Posted
12 minutes ago, PaulsRMT said:

did i mention they only made 10 of these that i know of?

Yes, yes you did.

 

Pretty cool being able to get something that rare in this day and age.

 

Do you have any documents from GM, or build sheets in case you ever decide to sell?

PaulsRMT Enthusiast

PaulsRMT

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I do , i kept the window stickers and i have a nice little bag with a USB drive and all the mods RMT did to it. main thing i want to do on it is give her a nice stance 2" drop all around. is it possible to cut the coil down a bit to achieve that? i have lowered tons of vehicles, with kits and the poor mans way .

newdude Senior Enthusiast

newdude

Posted
Posted
On 3/31/2020 at 5:10 PM, PaulsRMT said:

hey everyone,

 

anyone lowered the front end of a 2019 yet using the torsion keys/bar?  i have yet to see one that has been done the poor mans way just curious to see what everyone says!!

 

1 hour ago, PaulsRMT said:

sorry i have been out i work in the oilfield so,  back to my question.   so is it possible to replace the spring or cut a small amount off to achieve the stance im looking for? ive never worked with the torsion key set up so its kinda new to me torsion bars all day i can lift/lower.  As for WHY i want to lower this truck it was lowered 2" in the rear from GM( plus my old lady is 5 ft nothing tall), THIS is not your average off the lot silverado.  this is a RMT edition they only made 10 that i know of and 1 in summit white. 

 

 

7 minutes ago, PaulsRMT said:

I do , i kept the window stickers and i have a nice little bag with a USB drive and all the mods RMT did to it. main thing i want to do on it is give her a nice stance 2" drop all around. is it possible to cut the coil down a bit to achieve that? i have lowered tons of vehicles, with kits and the poor mans way .

 

 

Don't be a poor man mod guy.  Do it the right way:  https://www.belltech.com/products/belltech/lowering/belltech-lowering-kit-19-20-silverado-sierra-4wd-1041sp.html

 

GM has not had torsion bars on the 1500 Silverado since 2006.  Its coil over shock.  

 

Also, not to break your heart, but nothing on that truck is from Chevrolet or General Motors other than the truck itself.  The hood dome, the body kit, the wheels.  Whoever "RMT" is, its their creation.  No affiliation with General Motors, just an aftermarket affiliation with the Chevrolet dealer it was purchased from.    

 

https://www.bmcextremecustoms.net/2019-2020-silverado-ground-effects-kit-bodykit-short-box.html

PaulsRMT Enthusiast

PaulsRMT

Posted
  • Author
Posted

RMT TRUCK WORKS is out of Colorado, the "rocky ridge edition" is what they are known for. they never dabbled in doing lowering or body kits etc. this is the only one i have ever seen. when you try to look this truck up on image search you wont find it. i have been told RMT  , ROCKY RIDGE, and a few others where bought out by FOX a few months ago. RMT told my salesman , and I both that they only made 10 of these, its similar to the old Regency conversion trucks or trailmasters from back in the day. they almost do not compare to this truck. RMT did it right, they deleted the VVT added a 3" stainless exhaust, tuned the comp. and added a "launch/sport" mode(goes to all wheel drive on dead stop).  i have a 06 chevy that is built (800hp) and this thing eats it off the line till about 4th gear . 

JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

JimCost2014

Posted
Posted
25 minutes ago, PaulsRMT said:

I do , i kept the window stickers and i have a nice little bag with a USB drive and all the mods RMT did to it. main thing i want to do on it is give her a nice stance 2" drop all around. is it possible to cut the coil down a bit to achieve that? i have lowered tons of vehicles, with kits and the poor mans way .

Yea, I would not be "cutting" springs on a brand new truck when there are good quality replacements.

 

Is this a variation of the RST packages? 

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Black02Silverado
      New Retail & Commercial Promo

      By Black02Silverado · Posted

      For a limited time, retail and commercial accounts receive an AMSOIL Vinyl Tool Tray with their order of $500 or more when they use code TRAY726 at checkout. The promotion runs through July 21, 2026.   Order at https://syntheticadvantage.com   Want to use AMSOIL in your business or sell at your store, apply here.  https://www.amsoil.com/business-opportunities/?zo=521390  
    • KARNUT
      2027 GMC Sierra: Official Discussion

      By KARNUT · Posted

      It wouldn’t have happened if the government hadn’t mandated outrageous fuel mileage standards. It does very little for the consumer. It adds cost. Back during Covid there was a chip shortage. They gave a rebate for your truck if it didn’t have the chip to turn on cylinder deactivation. It was 50$ because at best you may see 1/2 a mile increase per gallon. Splitting hairs each fuel mileage trick wasn’t mandated. The government doesn’t do the engineering work and say use this until it’s already in use and they like it. The fuel mileage was mandated. And those add ons the results. There’s a mandate and they are the results.
    • newdude
      2027 GMC Sierra: Official Discussion

      By newdude · Posted

      It was never mandated.  Ever.    Automakers were incentivized to install it by getting CAFE credits to help with their vehicle fleet fuel economy scores.  They were being handed money/CAFE credits to install it.  Which is NOT a mandate.       The current admin removed the incentives that were behind them installing it.       
    • lanaderay
      5 Best Slide Down Gameplay Tips! 

      By lanaderay · Posted

      Are you playing Slide Down endlessly but your score is still low? Are you constantly crashing into obstacles as the game speed increases? Don't worry, this article will share 5 invaluable tips to help you master the race and impress your friends. Golden Rules 1. Look one step further. The mistake of 90% of new players is only staring at their character. The secret of experts is to look towards the top of the screen (where the slide is about to appear). This gives your brain an extra 0.5 - 1 second to process the situation and determine the direction of movement before the obstacle approaches. 2. Use gentle movements; don't swipe too hard. Slide Down is very sensitive. Moving your finger too forcefully or with excessive amplitude will cause your character to be thrown off course or crash into a wall. Practise moving your finger with small, decisive, and precise movements. 3. Don't be greedy for gold in dangerous locations. Gold coins are tempting for buying skins, but life is more important. If you see a gold coin right on the edge of a cliff or next to a spike trap, ignore it. Our goal is a High Score, and your score only increases if you survive. 4. Make the most of Power-ups. During the slide, you'll encounter items like Magnets (attract gold) or Shields (temporary invincibility). Never miss them! Especially the Shield, it's your "get out of jail free card" to help you get through those deadly fast sections. 5. Stay calm when speed peaks. When your score exceeds 500 or 1000, the game speed will be very fast. At this point, don't try to think logically; let your natural reflexes work. Take deep breaths and don't panic. Apply these 5 tips to your next game, and your leaderboard will surely improve dramatically. Good luck climbing the Slide Down leaderboard!
    • Jsdirt
      2027 GMC Sierra: Official Discussion

      By Jsdirt · Posted

      My brand new 2007 Silverado's wax frame was rust from end to end partway through it's SECOND winter here in MA. That stuff is completely useless.    

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...