How to Lower Trailblazer SS and Replace Ball Joints

How to Lower Trailblazer SS and Replace Ball Joints

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Its finally lowered! The Trailblazer SS that is. Ever since I bought this trailblazer I have been wanting to lower it. I finally got all the parts a what a huge difference in looks. I wanted a 30.5 kit or 30.5 drop not a 31.5. I decided to go with belltech front struts and adjust the airbags for the drop I wanted. In this video I show you how to lower a trailblazer or trailblazer ss. I also show you how to replace the upper ball joints, lower ball joints, upper a arms and sway bar end links in a trailblazer ss. The process for replacing the ball joints and a arms would be the same on a regular trailblazer. I wasn't planning on ball joint replacement since the prior owner said they had already been replaced but they were original. With the amount of play I knew we would have to replace them. I also chose to replace the upper a arms with Norcal SS arms. I think if you are lowering a trailblazer you need to replace the upper a arms to get the alignment right. These are very well made and fit like factory replacements. I will say that the rear air bag adjustment on the tbss is a bumpy ride compared to factory. It is not terrible but noticeable. This video goes through the entire lowering of a trailblazer ss. I also include torque specs for tbss suspension.
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[speedwaystevecronk]

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

[MrBigR]

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 👍🏿

[marcoarreola]

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.

[Lsx_Junr]

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

[larrydeaton]

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

[Awack]

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

[brown]

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

[craigvickers]

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

[ZackNakazora]

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

[ScantlessBeatz]

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.

[franciscovasquez]

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

[EricG]

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

[charliejonesjr]

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

[rmcc]

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.

[Angel-nxds]

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?

[squadhd]

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

[tcswag]

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 .

[frankm]

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

[charliejonesjr]

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

[robertbattle]

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