Tahoe with Front End Leveling Kit?

[Seagrave7]

Anyone have a 2007 or newer Tahoe with a front end leveling kit? I'm thinking of putting a ReadyLift front end leveling kit on my 2008 Tahoe. Any photos of Tahoes with front end leveling kits would be greatly appreciated.

[GMz71]

Here's mine...I have a CCM front spacer 2.5" with a 1" rear spacer.

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?&autocom=registry&cmd=view_attach&type=registry_gallery&id=4044

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?&autocom=registry&cmd=view_attach&type=registry_gallery&id=4050

[Seagrave7]

Very nice GMz71. What size tires and rims did you put on it?

[Snomon]

Here's 2" spacers in front and 1" spacers in the rear. I have the LTZ with Autoride and autolevel and I thought the back was mandatory.

Also running 285/55/20 BFGs on stock rims.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/EdChin/Tahoe2/after-1.jpg

I thought that after the kit, there was too much sway so I added Hotchkis sway bars and it really helped flatten out in turns.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/EdChin/Tahoe2/Hotch1.jpg

[Timgco]

TRUXX front and rear leveling kit:
285 70 17 bfg at's on 17 x 9 wheels.

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg437/Timgco/P8030011.jpg

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg437/Timgco/P8030012.jpg

The install is doable with a couple people, but if you have access to a lift (rather than jack stands) it will be much easier.

You'll also have to get the knockouts from the dealer to do the alignment.

[Seagrave7]

Nice looking ride Timgco!

[GMz71]

Very nice GMz71. What size tires and rims did you put on it?

They are 20" BBS RD wheels with Cooper Zeon LTZ 275/55r20.

[Seagrave7]

Got a ReadyLift 1.5" front level kit put on this weekend. Finally got rid of the dreaded front end slant.

After
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn60/Seagrave77/IMG_4760.jpg



Before
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn60/Seagrave77/IMG_4752.jpg

[RMG]

Hey Snomon, does your autoride/autolevel still work with the 1" spacer in rear?

I've also got an LTZ w/ autoride and want to do something similar to your setup.

Thanks!

[02 Cat Cutter]

good stance

[Andyuofa83]

This is a 2007 Z71. It currently has the 1.5" lift. Putting the additional .75" on this week. I am running 285/65/18 Nitto Terra grapplers. Little rub on the front left due to the windshield washer fluid box. I hope the extra .75" will fix it.

[KatFish]

here at work we are going tobe doing one tomorrow with the RCX 3in truck kit in the front with the UCA kit an a Sus. Maxx 1.5 spacer and 35in nittos on stock 20's

Yes I will take plenty of pic's

[TREYR8D]

Timgco, you mentioned getting the "knockouts" from the dealer to do the alignment. What are these?

For anyone, my brother in law talked with a 4x4 specialist that just does lifts about a leveling kit for his '08 GMC pickup and said that there would be problems down the road with just doing this spacer lift. Said it isn't worth it to go any less than something that moves the lower arms and the whole sh'bang. Anyone have any input?

[InTruckDesign]

If you keep it to a max of 2.5" lift from a spacer the balljoints,cv's,tierods are all within factory spec...I've got about 25-30k miles on my setup with zero issues.

[KatFish]

does anyone know if you can un-plug the auto ride and it be fine or has anyone had a problem with pluging it back in after the leveling kit was installed

[Snomon]

Hey Snomon, does your autoride/autolevel still work with the 1" spacer in rear?

I've also got an LTZ w/ autoride and want to do something similar to your setup.

Thanks!

Hello, yes the autoride/leveling does work with the 1" spacers and I did not mess with the adjustment rods.

Note depending on the trailer (if you have one) you will now need extra long drop stinger. I had to go from 6" drop to 8" drop stinger after the spacers.

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does anyone know if you can un-plug the auto ride and it be fine or has anyone had a problem with pluging it back in after the leveling kit was installed

No problems with autoride after my 2" front and 1" rear installed. I don't think they did anything special to disconnect the A/R.

[Mr. B]

They all look great guys. Since Blackbear can't give me a date on the handheld being available, this has popped to the top of the list.

[InTruckDesign]

Katfish, saw your post over on GMFS...that tahoe came out nice.

[KatFish]

here's the link for you guys. Thanks InTruckDesign. We also figured out the auto ride

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=23678

[Defender Bob]

here's the link for you guys. Thanks InTruckDesign. We also figured out the auto ride

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=23678

Man that Tahoe is SICK... Great job on the install!

[KatFish]

thanks guys

[UofMZ71]

heres couple of mine

CCM 2.5f/1r

sorry chopped off a little
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z317/uofm_photos/IMG_0365.jpg

looks like its still leaning forward but its not
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z317/uofm_photos/IMG_0353.jpg

leveling with original tires (new tires BFG 285/65/18 - no rub)
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z317/uofm_photos/tahoe1.jpg

[fco_gonzo]

TRUXX front and rear leveling kit:
285 70 17 bfg at's on 17 x 9 wheels.

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg437/Timgco/P8030011.jpg

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg437/Timgco/P8030012.jpg

The install is doable with a couple people, but if you have access to a lift (rather than jack stands) it will be much easier.

You'll also have to get the knockouts from the dealer to do the alignment.

Love them Wheels!

[elbison]

So, in summary, if those of us who have autoride put the ReadyLift 1.5" spacers in the front to level our Tahoes we should be fine?

Even without doing anything to the back or adjusting anything regarding autoride?

[finchco]

Timgco, you mentioned getting the "knockouts" from the dealer to do the alignment. What are these?

For anyone, my brother in law talked with a 4x4 specialist that just does lifts about a leveling kit for his '08 GMC pickup and said that there would be problems down the road with just doing this spacer lift. Said it isn't worth it to go any less than something that moves the lower arms and the whole sh'bang. Anyone have any input?

Timgco. Do your 33's rub at all?

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Love them Wheels!

Hey Timgco. Do your 33's rub at all?

[Mr. B]

This is from the ReadyLift website.

http://www.readylift.com/c-62-yukon-yukon-xl-denali-2007-2009-2wd-4wd-6-lug-adj-10-15.aspx

[Conor]

Here's 2" spacers in front and 1" spacers in the rear. I have the LTZ with Autoride and autolevel and I thought the back was mandatory.

Also running 285/55/20 BFGs on stock rims.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/EdChin/Tahoe2/after-1.jpg

I thought that after the kit, there was too much sway so I added Hotchkis sway bars and it really helped flatten out in turns.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/EdChin/Tahoe2/Hotch1.jpg



Does anyone know who makes a rear sapacer for an LTZ. I know the Truxx does, but I have not heard much about the product. any help would be great.

[Modded]

Conor, Belltech makes a 1" rear spacer. Good enough to ridden of any Cali lena you may have due to the front level!
Its available at StylinTrucks but you should shop for a good price.

[Timgco]

Timgco. Do your 33's rub at all?

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Hey Timgco. Do your 33's rub at all?

late reply: no rub at all!

[68sixspeed]

This is a 2007 Z71. It currently has the 1.5" lift. Putting the additional .75" on this week. I am running 285/65/18 Nitto Terra grapplers. Little rub on the front left due to the windshield washer fluid box. I hope the extra .75" will fix it.

Very nice, I'm setting up to do the same, did the extra lift take care of the rub? thx - Dan

[CBR600F4]

HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!! I wanna put larger tires on the truck 275/65-20 or even 275/60/20 will I rub in the front when I turn ?? Or will it be ok???

[Zed 71]

^ Just a rough calc, 275/65/20 that works out to 34.07 inches in diameter. The 275/60/20 is ~32.99 inches and theoretically that should fit with a 2.5" lift. 285/65/18 BFG ATs (32.59") fit for sure. Have the tire shop test fit before you buy.

[dmargaros]

Goodyear Duratracs (275/65/18) on stock Z71 rims. Bilstein 5100 front leveling shocks.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-61895-1266521481_thumb.jpg

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-61895-1266521488_thumb.jpg

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-61895-1266521509_thumb.jpg

[Zed 71]

^ Looks pretty good. Do you have a pic showing how much it fills the wheel well and one at full lock to show space (no rubbing?)? How do you like those tires?

It might be the angle of the shot, but it looks like you have wheel spacers. Also it looks like you have the Cali lean (higher in the front).

[2 E L O]

Goodyear Duratracs (275/65/18) on stock Z71 rims. Bilstein 5100 front leveling shocks.We need bigger/better pictures of those Duratracs!!!! How are you liking them so far?


Edit for pics of my CCM 2.5/1 photos...

Before:
http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq219/bmschmitt/Mustang-Tahoe/IMG_1765.jpg

After:
http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq219/bmschmitt/IMG_1775.jpg

[dmargaros]

I will get some better photos up...I literally had them put on less than 18 hours ago. First impression is that they look great. Much better than the stock Bridgestones. The Duratracs are probably a good compromise between an "A/T" and a full "M/T". I was hestitant to go up to an M/T due to road noise etc. These fit the bill for me, and are more than what I will ever need here in Sunny California. I haven't taken it on the freeway yet...but just around town the Duratracs are barely slightly noisier than the Bridestones they replaced. They seem to drive a hair "softer" if that makes sense. But again...I have driven them probably a total of 5 miles from the shop to home so far...so I can't say I have had a lot of experience with them yet. But they do look good! The rims are stock...there are NO spacers on them...the tires are one size up from stock so that's perhaps why they look to be a bit wider/larger. There is no rubbing issue at all with the wheels locked in either direction. The Bilstein leveling shocks lift the front 1.77"...so there is no "Cali" lean either...I think it's more of the angle of the photo...but the truck is almost dead level measuring the fenders to the ground...front might be "slightly" lower...though the photos make it appear higher. Overall I am very pleased.

[mfratt]

Hey everyone! I would like to put atleast some 33's on my 07 Tahoe.. how high of a leveling kit do I need to put on there

[Mighty Hd]

heres couple of mine

CCM 2.5f/1r

sorry chopped off a little
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z317/uofm_photos/IMG_0365.jpg

looks like its still leaning forward but its not
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z317/uofm_photos/IMG_0353.jpg

leveling with original tires (new tires BFG 285/65/18 - no rub)
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z317/uofm_photos/tahoe1.jpg


That seriously looks great!