Quick answer needed - pickup lift kit for front fit a suv?

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There is a nbs pickup my year as suv. I need to know if I can use the front independent suspension part of this lift kit on my Tahoe suv.

From my research I understand that tbars shorter on suv but would like to know if I can fit my shorter bars with this kit.

Planing on purchasing this kit soon.

It has drop front cross members. Dual shocks on each front side. Control arms and brackets that relocate the control arms from resting on the stops.

Actually the guy cut the entire front frame offf the truck. I'll get the rear but will not use it as I already have a rear kit.

I'm chasing a Cadillac lifted ride. Still want to set it around 4-5". I need my front to have travel like my rear.
 
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Will this fit tahoe
 

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Yes it will fit a Tahoe. The Tahoe is built on a standard cab truck frame that's why the first digits of the VIN # match trucks. Can't tell what lift kit it is though on the front cross member. Looks like a bulletproof 6-8" lift since it has UCA drop brackets. Measure from bolt hole to bole on the front drop to determine how much lift it will give you.
 
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Yes it will fit a Tahoe. The Tahoe is built on a standard cab truck frame that's why the first digits of the VIN # match trucks. Can't tell what lift kit it is though on the front cross member. Looks like a bulletproof 6-8" lift since it has UCA drop brackets. Measure from bolt hole to bole on the front drop to determine how much lift it will give you.

Awesome! Couldn't find any info on fitment. I'm buying the entire thing Friday. It is bullet proof 6" lift. I was going to use my 3" 2wd spindles with it. I just want my front to be more articulated. Smoother as well. It should match the rear well. I'm also getting all new shocks for the kit too. Can't wait.

Not sure how high it will be if I ever was to fully crank my 3" lift keys as well? Honestly I want to still try to decrank or set it to 4" like it is now. Want performance still. Mostly I'm doing this for flex to be equal as the back. Especially down travel.

I was also looking to see how the front swaybar would clear the upper arms if they have drop brackets on the arms.

The kit does not show sway bars. But it could be a good start to my awd swap as well.
 
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Rear crap wouldn't work. But 6" shocks might? Maybe I throw a 2" spacer under my spring? Just trying to see my options
 
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Just talked to the guy it's a lot more parts than in the pics. Tbar drops and swaybar drops he said. Now I'm excited. Maybe I will go 5-6" to flex the 35s as much as possible.

Bulletproof front kit
Procomp rear kit

I think that's a excellent combo! I love the procomp rear!

The bulletproof kit uses factory spindles but I'll be using my 3" spindles. I may have to install the factory keys we will see. I'm going for a 10 for ride quality
 

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Yeah it's a good kit. Not sure how the 3" spindles will work with their 6" kit but interested to see how it turns out. The pro comp 6" rear is a good kit and should match up front with some 2" spacers. The lift keys will be fine with the front kit just don't have to crank down to get as much lift.
 
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Yeah it's a good kit. Not sure how the 3" spindles will work with their 6" kit but interested to see how it turns out. The pro comp 6" rear is a good kit and should match up front with some 2" spacers. The lift keys will be fine with the front kit just don't have to crank down to get as much lift.

I was thinking 2" rear and decrank the front a lot. With the 3" spindles I'm not sure either. Wish I kept the stock spindles. Should I go 3" rear spacer to be safe? Anything over 6" isn't practical. I'll post pics of the 4" now as it sits ..
 

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