Looking to drop my 07' Tahoe

[donkey0683]

Just wondering what I should get to drop my tahoe a lil bit. After reading for a while it seems a belltech 2/3 drop is the way to go for what I want but just want to make sure. I ride 24s in the summer and stock 17s in the winter, that wont matter will it? Here is a pic of what it looks like now( and needs dropped bad!) Thanks for any info provided!

[NORCAL SS]

Just wondering what I should get to drop my tahoe a lil bit. After reading for a while it seems a belltech 2/3 drop is the way to go for what I want but just want to make sure. I ride 24s in the summer and stock 17s in the winter, that wont matter will it? Here is a pic of what it looks like now( and needs dropped bad!) Thanks for any info provided!


you wont have a issue with this kit
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=86

[donkey0683]

The link you posted is for a 00-06, I have an 07, Don't I need a different kit? Does the newer models make a diffference?

[NORCAL SS]

The link you posted is for a 00-06, I have an 07, Don't I need a different kit? Does the newer models make a diffference?

thought i put the 07 up

here is the 07 up kit
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=87

[donkey0683]

Wow, that was quick, thanks! I was looking to get this in a few months so I will give you a heads up when I need it. Another question if you don't mind me asking. I wouldn't mind trying this myself, but am not too mechanically inclined. Is this that hard to do? Don't get me wrong, I'm no idiot, I just don't want to try to tackle something that is too much for me. This would be done in my driveway btw. Thanks for your help!

[NORCAL SS]

Wow, that was quick, thanks! I was looking to get this in a few months so I will give you a heads up when I need it. Another question if you don't mind me asking. I wouldn't mind trying this myself, but am not too mechanically inclined. Is this that hard to do? Don't get me wrong, I'm no idiot, I just don't want to try to tackle something that is too much for me. This would be done in my driveway btw. Thanks for your help!

its a easy job you can do it in driveway.

[donkey0683]

Tony, I think I am ready for the drop kit. Last questions I promise.

1: How will this ride? I'm not looking for the smoothest perfect ride, but I want it like I would have just got it brand new. Is there anything else I should do/get to ensure this.

2: How quick is shipping, I am gonna be on vaca on the 23-29 of this month and that would give me plenty of time to try this myself.

3: I just register on tbssowners.com and purchase from their right?

4: Does it matter if I go with a 3 or 4 inch drop. I just want it level with the front. Thanks for your patience and all your help!

[NORCAL SS]

Tony, I think I am ready for the drop kit. Last questions I promise.

1: How will this ride? I'm not looking for the smoothest perfect ride, but I want it like I would have just got it brand new. Is there anything else I should do/get to ensure this.

2: How quick is shipping, I am gonna be on vaca on the 23-29 of this month and that would give me plenty of time to try this myself.

3: I just register on tbssowners.com and purchase from their right?

4: Does it matter if I go with a 3 or 4 inch drop. I just want it level with the front. Thanks for your patience and all your help!


the 2/3-4 kit rides great if you can do it get the rear belltech street performance shocks its adds 130 but you get new shorter shocks.

shipping from california takes 3-5 business days depending on how far you are away.

the one thing for the rear is that the springs are adjustable. usually with spindles and rear springs and 1 inch spacer the rear sits abotu 1/2 inch higher than the front which is perfect.

[donkey0683]

Awesome, thanks Tony, I really appreciate all the help. I will place the order when I get home today. Thanks again!

[NORCAL SS]

Awesome, thanks Tony, I really appreciate all the help. I will place the order when I get home today. Thanks again!

no problem if you want the rear shocks just email me I will have to send a custom paypal invoice but if you want the kit only and no rear shocks you can order directly from the site.

[donkey0683]

I think I will stick with just the kit for now, but I will let you know if I need the shocks in the next month or so. Thanks tho!

[donkey0683]

Just bought the kit. Thanks for the help Tony!

[NORCAL SS]

going out tomorrow. Due to you next tuesday fedex ground

[donkey0683]

Awesome, Thanks!

[NORCAL SS]

already texted yah back with tracking numbers seems like place was closed

[donkey0683]

Hey Tony, My mechanic is putting the kit on I ordered from you tomorrow, I'll take pics and post them up for you. Thanks again for all your help!

[NORCAL SS]

Hey Tony, My mechanic is putting the kit on I ordered from you tomorrow, I'll take pics and post them up for you. Thanks again for all your help!


you got it will look great!!

[donkey0683]

Here she is Tony, let me know what you think. Left pic is stock when I bought it, right is after the drop. Needless to say, I couldn't be happier. Now all I need is for winter to end and I can put the rims back on....... Thanks again for everything!

[NORCAL SS]

that looks sweeet!!!

few questions since I like everyones input

1) did you use the rear spacer or not?
2) do you have the before/after measurements?

Truck looks perfect.

[donkey0683]

He didn't put the rear spacers in. He told me that the stock is 1" taller and if it does hit and seems too rough, I can just switch them out.

I didn't think to measure before but I can and give you the measurements now that its done if you want.

[NORCAL SS]

he didnt put thr rear spring spacers in?

but he put the new bumpstops in right?

[donkey0683]

ummm maybe my lingo is incorrect. The only thing he gave back to me beside the stock stuff was two tan/creme colored things. Im sure they go under the springs. I guess that is the bump stops then? I'll try to find a pic.

[NORCAL SS]

no the 2 tan creme things are the new shorter bumpstops YOU NEED to put those in.

The kit came with black spacers that lift the truck back up. Check to see if you see them.

they are the black things in this pic
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/images/uploads/34324.jpg

[donkey0683]

The tan short bump stops were not put in. Those should be easy for me to put in myself right? Its dark outside so I will check tomorrow for the spacers. That is whats under the springs correct?

[NORCAL SS]

yes the black ones are ither on top or bottom of spacer.

the bumpstops on your frame pull out like at a 30-45 degree angle just wiggle it.

the new bumpstops push right in i use a flat head screw driver to get them in the groove if needed

[donkey0683]

ok, I will see if I can check real quick. I'll let you know in a few. It took him a long time to put them in, I don't think he's done this much before. Thanks man, I appreciate this.

[NORCAL SS]

all good. Im here after a sale also.

[donkey0683]

I looked and seen the black spacers on the bottom. I didn't want to crawl under cause its been raining but everything else looked ok. I will put up some pics of the set-up after it dries tomorrow. Thanks again man, this is why I went with you, everyone said your the best!

[NORCAL SS]

so yours are set at the 3 inch level so they say. With the spacer out you will get 1 more inch.

IM looking at the back of your truck and id say the springs gave you like 3.5 inch drop. OH well well see after you throw measurments.

[donkey0683]

I know this sounds dumb, but how do I measure this correctly? Where do I start and stop measuring?

[NORCAL SS]

make it easy. From ground to the front fenderlip and same ground to rear fenderlip

[donkey0683]

ok, The front measures 33 3/4, the back measures 34 1/4.

[donkey0683]

I put the new bump stops in and it rides soooo much better. Thanks man again for all your help!

[NORCAL SS]

no problem sweet glad to hear.