How to Lower Trailblazer SS and Replace Ball Joints

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @speedwaystevecronk6680
    @speedwaystevecronk6680 3 года назад +2

    Plenty of work to do the drop , But Well Worth it ! Glad this TB/SS found a good home.

  • @charliejonesjr5518
    @charliejonesjr5518 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for such fantastic in depth precise articulate (I'm running put of great things to say lol) instructional videos man. Love it.

  • @ScantlessBeatz
    @ScantlessBeatz 3 года назад

    I have a 07 clone I just lowered with belltech street performance 2" 3" drop & it looks great your truck looks really good I also have my windows blacked out here in Michigan its illegal for tints in the front unless you have a note from a dr or eye dr saying you need tints. Cheat code for you guys for tints.

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      I have a note too but it doesn't work. I just take the ticket and roll on.

  • @MrBigR928
    @MrBigR928 2 года назад +2

    Right, Trailblazers have a very different suspension. Lots of moving pieces! Reminds me of my 1996 W900L with the AG100 rear suspension! 8 airbags, 2 sway bars, 4 torque rods & a whole bunch a bushings to be pressed in. But when she's ready you can haul some sh-t! Especially with the Big 550 Cat in the nose🥰💰💰💰

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  2 года назад +1

      Lol. Yeah. It isn't the greatest design.

  • @OBS_MAC
    @OBS_MAC 2 года назад

    I know this video is older but still enjoyed it I recently purchased a white tbss from Texas and it’s already lowered

  • @larrydeaton5452
    @larrydeaton5452 3 года назад +6

    Can’t wait to see how it looks when you are done. Going to watch the video now. Lol

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Lol. It's so much better

    • @larrydeaton5452
      @larrydeaton5452 3 года назад +1

      Heck yeah! It does look good lowered. Great job once again Travis. As always, really detailed and informative. Thanks. You mentioned getting a more powerful impact. I have a Milwaukee Fuel. It is awesome.

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      Thank you. I need to look into something when this one wears out.

  • @MrBigR928
    @MrBigR928 2 года назад +1

    Good job👍🏿 Don't forget to change those front sway bar bushings also. AC Delco makes a nice polyurethane bushing for those. Rock Auto has them for a nice price 👍🏿

  • @marcoarreola9058
    @marcoarreola9058 3 года назад +1

    My Beltech lowering shocks listed the drop as 1.5 and 2.5 inches. I did replace the airbags with coils. The shocks I installed at the lowest setting. I only used the shocks and that gave me the drop I wanted. I think you went lower though. 👍 Mine was about 30 inches in the front and a little over that in the back when done. It's been a while so I could be wrong.

  • @paulbrouwer7559
    @paulbrouwer7559 Год назад

    I just picked up a super clean 08 tbss. Love it.

  • @brown723369
    @brown723369 3 года назад +2

    Keep an eye on your end links with lowering they maybe too long. I also have NorCal kit and I had to delete the air bags but looks great

  • @Awack77
    @Awack77 2 года назад

    Looks sick! I have always liked the Chevy Trail Blazers! Wish I had an SS! I would do the same thing and lower it because it changes the look and personality of the Blazer

  • @sheilacamacho-lopez7873
    @sheilacamacho-lopez7873 2 года назад

    After I got them spring change what I do with the pump

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  2 года назад

      The video details every step if doing the same thing as I did

  • @geraldfiorello6231
    @geraldfiorello6231 10 месяцев назад

    I can’t find the upper A arms website do you have another website for them

  • @martinperez4713
    @martinperez4713 3 года назад

    Soo when you put the new strut i need to leave the bolts loose and drop it and after its on the floor tight the bolts up ?

  • @craigvickers1835
    @craigvickers1835 3 года назад +2

    Looks sweet!! I wish I could bring you my OBS to lower it.

  • @njrtvacc
    @njrtvacc 3 месяца назад

    If I order the belltech front and rear tbss springs, and the shocks, will they fit my 07-14 Tahoe? I heard the tbss was stiffer (and cheaper)

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 месяца назад +1

      Not the same in the Front

    • @njrtvacc
      @njrtvacc 3 месяца назад

      @@TWAMotorsports Alr thank you

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 месяца назад

      @njrtvacc you're welcome

  • @wavyoxygen1649
    @wavyoxygen1649 2 года назад

    Quick question. Do you have to change th e "A arms" when you lower the truck? I got belltech 2x3 drop

  • @octavio136
    @octavio136 Год назад

    How many spacers for the 31.5 drop or no spacers for 30.5 ?

  • @tragicnomadic
    @tragicnomadic 3 года назад

    ultimate dad mobile right here. really a person doesnt need much else. ls2 lowered, family friendly. looks good,.

  • @MarioMartinez-tb1lh
    @MarioMartinez-tb1lh Год назад

    Is this kit the same for a 07 gmc envoy denali

  • @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything
    @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything Год назад

    Can't wait to buy Tony's drop kit for my 03 Envoy XL 5.3 (don't make fun of me for not having an SS!! lol)

  • @charliejonesjr5518
    @charliejonesjr5518 3 года назад

    Brther how many miles are on that truck. It is very clean.

  • @kompakhris7593
    @kompakhris7593 2 года назад

    So it’s been 11 months do u still recommend just adjusting the bags to lower it or would I recommend the springs ?

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  2 года назад

      Sold several months ago. The suspension on these things are garage either way honestly

  • @juanbarajasp9283
    @juanbarajasp9283 3 года назад

    That looks amazing sits just right

  • @johndoe9824
    @johndoe9824 2 года назад

    Does this kit work on a regular trailblazer 2002?

  • @EricG91
    @EricG91 3 года назад +1

    Really looking forward to more content on this. Love your ocd lol I’m the same

  • @WaveAction777
    @WaveAction777 3 года назад

    Looks amazing lowered, worth the hassle. Question on a recent purchase of a 2003 Sierra, noticed the bed on mine is about 1/2 inch lower on the right side looking from the back and comparing it to the cab. Haven't looked to see what the issue is, but is there a common thing on these that makes the bed lean lower on the right ... or is it the cab leaning left ? Will look at it one day when I have time ...

  • @franciscovasquez4555
    @franciscovasquez4555 3 года назад

    Ive got an AWD 08 and love it. Very darty when driving

  • @frankm8533
    @frankm8533 3 года назад

    Looks really good nice work as usual. Now I want a Trailblazer but I don't have the SS budget lol

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      Lol. I really like the look now

    • @keilylmm6377
      @keilylmm6377 3 года назад

      @@TWAMotorsports TW. Great tutorial on your trail blazer SS. Ball joints are kinda pain. Especially if the vehicle is really old... Your SS ball joints came out pretty easy... Let me know when you need some help and I'll fly over to missouri and help you out with your vehicles .... 😂... Great video as always....🇺🇲

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Lol. Thank you. You can come work and I will relax a few days

    • @keilylmm6377
      @keilylmm6377 3 года назад

      @@TWAMotorsports hahaha good one my friend 👍🇺🇲

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      😎

  • @musicindustrydrama838
    @musicindustrydrama838 2 года назад

    No rub issues?

  • @jasonandazola2233
    @jasonandazola2233 3 года назад +1

    Men it came out looking nice 👌

  • @pott213
    @pott213 3 года назад

    Big Difference! Looks Really Good!

  • @Jacobfitzner
    @Jacobfitzner 3 года назад

    What headlights are those

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      Link in video description. Also made a video when I installed them

    • @Jacobfitzner
      @Jacobfitzner 3 года назад

      @@TWAMotorsports for sure I’ll check it out

  • @pzlrsd
    @pzlrsd 3 года назад

    I didn’t understand why you didn’t use the rear springs? You had them on your work bench right? The Belltech 4230? But then later on the video you said they were back ordered.

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Those wouldn't get as low as I wanted. Backordered ones will

  • @Angel-nx3ds
    @Angel-nx3ds 3 года назад +1

    Awesome Vid! Lucky with the RWD, I have a AWD and wasn’t as easy as yours but it was well worth. You going to do a vid on the oil starvation issue on these?

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Thank you. Not sure yet on the oil video

    • @chrisharder1870
      @chrisharder1870 3 года назад

      oil starvation??? what does that mean??? i have a trailblazer 2003 ls 4wd ...

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      It generally only the trailblazer ss

    • @adamellinghouse3041
      @adamellinghouse3041 3 года назад

      The oil pickup tube relocation?? Plzzz

    • @Angel-nx3ds
      @Angel-nx3ds 3 года назад +1

      Buy the kit from PCM of NC if you have a 2WD it should be pretty straight forward if you get stuck for whatever reason you can contact them they are really helpful.

  • @robertbattle4642
    @robertbattle4642 3 года назад

    I always loved the chevy trailblazer ss, now the truck looks a lot better dropped very nice ..... How is your son doing driving the stick shift, I showed you a picture of the petals ...pause, stop, and play on the petals

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      I agree they look better dropped. As for the manual driving he doesn't care much to drive it. Says he doesn't need to know how. Crazy

    • @robertbattle4642
      @robertbattle4642 3 года назад

      Huh you have more control of the car I believe ..... Ok he'll learn

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      @@robertbattle4642 I hope

  • @Superkid778
    @Superkid778 3 года назад

    Looks sick! Good job 👍🏻

  • @brown723369
    @brown723369 3 года назад

    Very detailed work good job

  • @1964rmcc
    @1964rmcc 3 года назад

    Nice work,I love the way they look but the ride is horrible when lowered but if you live in an area with good roads you should b we fine. I'm in NYC this didn't work out for me so I had to go back up a little.

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      My roads are not great here either and it isn't bad

  • @octavio136
    @octavio136 3 года назад

    What tire size u run?

  • @geraldfiorello6231
    @geraldfiorello6231 2 года назад

    Awesome work and video

  • @setunedouche
    @setunedouche 3 года назад

    Looks incredible!!!!!

  • @brandontscheschlog
    @brandontscheschlog 2 года назад

    I installed the Tony Norcal SS (stock height) front and rear shocks/springs replacement and it rides horrible. The front and rear compress at different rates. It almost makes you sick to ride in it. I will be going back to stock as soon as I can afford it.

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  2 года назад

      I have heard other stories like that. All I used of his are the upper arms.

    • @brandontscheschlog
      @brandontscheschlog 2 года назад

      @@TWAMotorsports I could’ve sworn you installed the shocks he supplies with his kits? Am I incorrect? I love the ride from the factory airbags. So smooth and stable. Maybe I should go back and try to troubleshoot all the gremlins of the airbag system that I was having now that I have a GM MDI

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  2 года назад

      @@brandontscheschlog maybe same ones he used to sell but I sorced elsewhere

  • @vanny5.749
    @vanny5.749 2 года назад

    Looks great 🔥🔥

  • @TheBigdogdg
    @TheBigdogdg 3 года назад

    Absolutely awesome, I love it

  • @albertoramirez1543
    @albertoramirez1543 3 года назад

    I look beautiful, I have one, could you tell me what that kit is called?

  • @damarpo5467
    @damarpo5467 2 года назад

    Bad Ass dude! Great job!

  • @tcswag801
    @tcswag801 3 года назад

    Good stuff bro ✌

  • @camarofan8460
    @camarofan8460 3 года назад

    The tbss look fire n know I wish that I could get one to build one

  • @DanTheman-ci2ty
    @DanTheman-ci2ty 3 года назад

    Wow such a big difference

  • @TurboV8boi
    @TurboV8boi 3 года назад

    Really good video

  • @JB_Kustom
    @JB_Kustom 3 года назад

    Looks good!

  • @danielhibbard2391
    @danielhibbard2391 3 года назад

    I’m with you it looks amazing

  • @squadhd5661
    @squadhd5661 3 года назад +1

    It looks awesome 🤟🏼 which one do u think rides worse the suburban or the TBSS

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      They both ride ok. Tbss is bumper but I would rather drive it.

  • @tcswag801
    @tcswag801 3 года назад

    Man I've always hated all the clips in the trblzr's lol especially in a chilly garage that worn plastic just snaps . have an 06 SS with 80k on it that I'm giving my kid on18th bday . Been doing some minor work on it repairs/upgrades with a full tuneup .

  • @woodysrustyrods2533
    @woodysrustyrods2533 3 года назад

    Trailblazer ss looks sooooo much better!!!

  • @MangoTangoJKU
    @MangoTangoJKU 3 года назад

    Much better! 👍

  • @miguelruiz1809
    @miguelruiz1809 3 года назад

    How much for the SS

  • @codybersicc7939
    @codybersicc7939 3 года назад +1

    *i miss the gmc on snowflakes*

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад

      I actually think this wheel is up there with the best designs gm made

  • @demarques1911
    @demarques1911 3 года назад

    I wanna do this to my trailblazer (not a LS)

  • @mikesmallwood4954
    @mikesmallwood4954 3 года назад

    Trav
    Maaaaaaaaan
    🤙

  • @markbauer9393
    @markbauer9393 3 года назад

    So much better

  • @michaelstanford5224
    @michaelstanford5224 2 года назад

    Love it

  • @artysmotorsports
    @artysmotorsports 3 года назад

    Man this is wild. I was thinking about this last night. I was like I wonder when travis is going to lower the tbss. 🤘🤘

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Lol. Now.

    • @lolife999
      @lolife999 3 года назад

      Looks perfect?
      Do you plan on installing the rear drop springs when they become available?
      Norcal SS definitely the go to guy on these Trailblazer SS’.
      Love it.

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Thank you. Probably will go with springs.

  • @JoseJuarez-yy5ty
    @JoseJuarez-yy5ty 3 года назад

    For trailblazer lt 2003 please

  • @JustASohc
    @JustASohc 3 года назад

    Looks beautiful let me drive er for you lol

  • @EZ4U2Say11
    @EZ4U2Say11 2 года назад

    Cause when you sit in it it’s level duhh I lifted mine as opposed to lowered it is 4 wheel drive

  • @JM-vg6hu
    @JM-vg6hu Год назад

    Is get a bigger size replica rims those originals look Waaay too small

  • @joekrim6557
    @joekrim6557 Год назад

    use chisel to spread open pinch clamp end

  • @mana808
    @mana808 3 года назад

    damn... beautiful

  • @ivan-7774
    @ivan-7774 3 года назад

    🤟🏽

  • @chrisharder1870
    @chrisharder1870 3 года назад

    i have 24 inch black Giavanna rims on my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer should i lower it myself or should i get Airlift 3p and install that myself...

  • @chrisharder1870
    @chrisharder1870 3 года назад

    i took notes on your video and i cant wait to get started on lowering my 4WD 2003 Chevy Trailblazer... any suggestions before i start???

    • @TWAMotorsports
      @TWAMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      I haven't done a 4wd

    • @therealjackieheezy
      @therealjackieheezy 3 года назад +1

      did you end up lowering yours
      i have a 03 ltz lowered with belltech 2/3 kit and djm control arms for the camber issue
      it rides well and looks great i like it the only thing (for me atleast) is i have replaced the front belltech shocks a couple of times already due to them blowing... its probably more due to my driving, tho i do not drive the truck hard and i watch the road a lot so i don't know

    • @chrisharder1870
      @chrisharder1870 Год назад

      ​@@therealjackieheezy i want to use the right shocks and bags because of the 4x4 i think it might make a difference, on the suspension... any suggestions???

    • @therealjackieheezy
      @therealjackieheezy Год назад +2

      @@chrisharder1870 yes mine is 4wd too, your best option is belltech springs with lowering shocks in the back and belltech lowering shocks in the front
      they sell coilovers for the front but they are expensive.. they don’t offer a bunch of options for these trucks, the belltech route is the best one imo and not too expensive either.. just remember to grab a pair of djm ucas because you will need them

    • @chrisharder1870
      @chrisharder1870 Год назад

      @@therealjackieheezy thanks Jackie Heezy … your the only person that gave me the best suggestion for my situation… I’m wondering which air bag suspension kit to get next??? And is there room to bag the front??? I know there is a spot for bag on the rear… I have been rear ended twice and the truck is still in perfect condition… it’s a beautiful truck and it runs so good… 140,000 miles 03 trailblazer black…