Looking to lower my 99

derf0069 · Nov 13, 2011

I have a 99 2wd 4dr tahoe i want to lower for better handling plus it looks better. I have stock wheels and tires. I have been told some people had to do some modifying after the install of some kits due to clearance issues. I want a kit to lower maybe 3" in the front 4" in the back that is complete with no modifying. Can someone help me out.
P.S.
I'd like to keep the ride nice.

NORCAL SS · Nov 14, 2011

derf0069 said:
I have a 99 2wd 4dr tahoe i want to lower for better handling plus it looks better. I have stock wheels and tires. I have been told some people had to do some modifying after the install of some kits due to clearance issues. I want a kit to lower maybe 3" in the front 4" in the back that is complete with no modifying. Can someone help me out.
P.S.
I'd like to keep the ride nice.

thats easy just before anyone orders a kit I allways have them measure the truck from ground to fenderlip or center wheel to lip all around. That way I can set you up with a kit thats right and the rear wont sit lower than the front.

derf0069 · Nov 16, 2011

Just got my tahoe back from my brother. I measured 31.75" in the front, ground to the fender, and 32.25" in the rear. Let me know what you come up with.

NORCAL SS · Nov 17, 2011

3/3 drop would put you at
28.75/29.25 that ok with you?

derf0069 · Nov 17, 2011

I think that 3" would be good. Would the kit come with lowering shocks and struts as well? Does it come with instructions? How long of an install? Thanks.

NORCAL SS · Nov 17, 2011

in front you have a few options

1) 3 inch lower a arms
or
2) 2 inch spindles and 1 inch drop spring

in rear would be shackles./hangers. THe price ill give you would be with the djm shocks with the lifetime warranty I have.

If you do front 3 inch lower a arms prob 45 minutes per side. If you do spindles and springs prob 2 hours per side.

IN rear shackles/hanger about 3-4 hours depending on how good of a rivet removing chisel you have.

derf0069 · Nov 17, 2011

Which is better in the front for ride and handling?

NORCAL SS · Nov 17, 2011

derf0069 said:
Which is better in the front for ride and handling?

Well a arms just use your stock spring i would get new shocks thats for sure.

spindles/springs because you would use new springs ride will be a little stiffer which helps in handling.

derf0069 · Nov 17, 2011

Would the kit come with new shocks for the front to go with the a arms?

NORCAL SS · Nov 17, 2011

yes if you wanted to add the shocks thats no problem.

derf0069 · Nov 17, 2011

What kind of shocks? How much for the whole kit?

NORCAL SS · Nov 17, 2011

djm 3 inch arms
djm front shocks

$350 shipped see it for less ill beat it.

derf0069 · Nov 17, 2011

Thats for the front and rear complete kit? Also, does it come with install instructions?

NORCAL SS · Nov 17, 2011

kit will have instructions.

that was for front kit only.

so entire kit

front djm 3 inch a arms
front djm shocks
rear shackles and hangers djm
rear djm shocks
$650 shipped

see it for less ill beat it.

derf0069 · Nov 18, 2011

Ok. just double checked height on both sides. the drivers side is .5" lower than the passenger. could this be because it needs new shocks?

NORCAL SS · Nov 18, 2011

normal gm lean

S.L.A.B · Nov 18, 2011

what parts would you refer to drop the back on a 05 slt yukon 5ins(3/5)

NORCAL SS · Nov 18, 2011

S.L.A.B said:
what parts would you refer to drop the back on a 05 slt yukon 5ins(3/5)

http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=88

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