Mcgaughys 2007-2013 Silverado 1500 3 Inch / 4 in. Suspension Lowering Kit #34070

Kit Includes:
(2) Spindles w/ Hardware
(2) Adjustable Front Struts(#3180)
(2) Rear Shocks(#3205)
(1) Flip Kit (2) Flip plates
(2) Flip Pads
(2) Rear Shock Extenders w/ Bolt Kit
(2) Adjustable Rear Hangers
(2) Bump Stops

Notes: Must use shorter rear shocks. The coil springs were engineered for a truck with a V-8 Engine. If coils are installed on a 6-CYL. Truck then the full drop will not be achieved and the rear will sit lower than the front. Must use 17" or larger wheels in order to use the spindles.

Installation Instructions:
1. With the vehicle o and in park, secure the rear wheels with wheel chocks. Jack the front up and secure with jack stands.
2. Follow the GM repair manual and remove the caliper and rotor.
3. Disconnect ABS sensor plug for the hub assembly. Remove hub assembly from spindle. Disconnect upper and lower ball joint and tie rod end from spindles. Now remove the factory spindle.
4. Install the supplied M12 stud onto the new drop spindles, into the top threaded mounting hole. Apply loctite to stud and torque to 25 lbs. (pic 1)
5. The factory dust shield will have to be trimmed. (pic 2)
6. Install hub assembly. Using the supplied M12 nut on the installed top stud, torque to 75 lbs. Use two of the factory bolts on the lower two holes, torque to factory specs. Be sure to loctite the two lower factory bolts.
7. Install the upper and lower ball joints onto the drop spindle, using the supplied new nuts. Torque to factory specs. Your upper ball joint boot will not touch the top of the spindle.
8. Install the tie rod end using the factory hardware. Torque to factory specs.
9. Cut the excess threaded stud of lower ball joint which extends through the newly thightened ball joint nut. If you are using wheels larger than 17” or 18”, you may not need to trim the ball joint stud. Check for clearance before cutting stud or installing your wheels.
10. Install rotor assembly.
11. Install caliper, using loctite on mounting bolts and torque to factory specs.
12. Check that the brake line (rubber hose) does not rub or contact anything that could cause damage to the line.
13. Bolt the ABS wire bracket to the top of the spindle. Use the supplied 5mm self tapping screws.
14. Install the wheel and torque lugs to proper specs. Spin the wheel and check clearance on all parts. Make sure nothing is rubbing.
15. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the vehicle.
16. Be sure to get vehicle aligned once all lowering components are installed on the vehicle.
17. After 10 miles of driving, be sure to recheck and torque the lug nuts on all four wheels.

Fitment: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD All Cabs