Lowering Rear Spring options?

[WillRyan]

From the searching that I have done, I've come across 3 options to lower the rear end of my moms suburban to level it with the front.

1.) The McGaughy's 2" Drop springs
http://www.mcgaughystore.com/chevrolet-suburban-ld-shocks-2007-2014-rear-2-leveling-kit-mcgaughys-30014/


2.) The Rear springs off of a PPV tahoe.
GM Part #15200994

3.) Eibach Lowering Springs
Part #: 38132.520


I like the idea of the PPV springs, because its an option from GM. I know they are Pedders Springs, and Pedders has alway received rave reviews. I have read that the PPV Tahoes are lower by about 1" from factory suspension. But anytime I see a PPV on the street, it seems like the rear is squatting. The McGaughy kit lowers the rear 2", and includes shock extensions. Eibach claims to lower the rear only 1-1.5".

Which one is true to their manufacture claims?


What are most of you guys running?

 

[Goodinblack]

Belltech

 

[NeverSatisfied]

^^^ or mcgaughys. Have personally never really heard to many good thing about eibach. Nothing major just most of the time I hear their alright but should've went with someone else

 

[WillRyan]

Just took some measurements before I order the McGauphy kit.

Stock Height
Front: 32.625"
Rear: 34.5"

That's a 1.875 difference.

Common sense tells me the 2" McGaughy kit will squat.

---------- Post added at 03:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:38 PM ----------

That is measured from the bottom of the wheel lip.

 

[YuCanada]

I'm actually installing the mcgaughy coils this week.

My current measurements are 35 1/8 front and 38 1/8 rear from fender to ground.


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[WillRyan]

Nice, post back with results!

 

[YuCanada]

New measurements are 35 1/8 front and 36 1/8 rear. Pretty much exactly two inches lol.

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[ivin74]

Go with the PPV GM springs they have the best ride. The Belltech springs ride like a lowrider(too bumpy for my taste) and the McGraughys ride a little on the to hard side.

 

[YuCanada]

I don't find my mcgaughy ride hard at all.


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[NORCAL SS]

From the searching that I have done, I've come across 3 options to lower the rear end of my moms suburban to level it with the front.

1.) The McGaughy's 2" Drop springs
http://www.mcgaughystore.com/chevrolet-suburban-ld-shocks-2007-2014-rear-2-leveling-kit-mcgaughys-30014/


2.) The Rear springs off of a PPV tahoe.
GM Part #15200994

3.) Eibach Lowering Springs
Part #: 38132.520


I like the idea of the PPV springs, because its an option from GM. I know they are Pedders Springs, and Pedders has alway received rave reviews. I have read that the PPV Tahoes are lower by about 1" from factory suspension. But anytime I see a PPV on the street, it seems like the rear is squatting. The McGaughy kit lowers the rear 2", and includes shock extensions. Eibach claims to lower the rear only 1-1.5".

Which one is true to their manufacture claims?


What are most of you guys running?

i use the suburban belltech springs. $215 shipped on customers trucks and i never hear any negative feedback. if you want more info shoot me a pm or hollar at me on text/phone

tony