So, I finally got around to installing my front suspension (tomorrow I'll tackle the rear) well sort of. I still have to trim the drivers lower ball joint then, I'll be done hah.
I've lowered a few trucks/suvs, my previous vehicles. Never a struts suspension though and never to the point of replacing control arms. I actually enjoyed it, even though it was 27 degrees out windy as fawk and pretty damn uncomfortable.
I just have a few questions. I'll be starting early tomorrow so I can try to finish with the rear by midnight, hah.
After lowering my 99 Tahoe with spindles and coils. I instantly noticed a difference.
After installing the passenger side and putting the wheel/tire back on. I did not notice a difference at all, in fact the caster camber is so far out it looks lifted. Now I know I'm going to need an alignment but it looks crazy.
Now, since the Pedders drop coils are advertised as a 2.33" drop and I used BellTech 2511 spindles and set the struts at 1/2" higher than stock to compensate for the lower coils.
I'm never good with getting pictures. I forgot to get a side view but, you can see how bad its out. And I also took a picture of the lower ball joint cut down. I don't think I've seen anyone post that before. Probably cut 1/3 of the nut down.
My goal is 4/6.
This is what my front consists of:
Bell Tech 25003 struts
Bell Tech 4955 alignment bushings
Bell Tech 2511 spindles
Pedders 2424 front drop coils
Moog upper arms
GM OE lower arms
New coil spring isolators
Moog K700432 end links (need to be replaced with shorter ones)
Sorry for ranting, I'm pooped. Been fighting a cold and am not sure it was the right time to try and tackle this.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I've lowered a few trucks/suvs, my previous vehicles. Never a struts suspension though and never to the point of replacing control arms. I actually enjoyed it, even though it was 27 degrees out windy as fawk and pretty damn uncomfortable.
I just have a few questions. I'll be starting early tomorrow so I can try to finish with the rear by midnight, hah.
After lowering my 99 Tahoe with spindles and coils. I instantly noticed a difference.
After installing the passenger side and putting the wheel/tire back on. I did not notice a difference at all, in fact the caster camber is so far out it looks lifted. Now I know I'm going to need an alignment but it looks crazy.
Now, since the Pedders drop coils are advertised as a 2.33" drop and I used BellTech 2511 spindles and set the struts at 1/2" higher than stock to compensate for the lower coils.
I'm never good with getting pictures. I forgot to get a side view but, you can see how bad its out. And I also took a picture of the lower ball joint cut down. I don't think I've seen anyone post that before. Probably cut 1/3 of the nut down.
My goal is 4/6.
This is what my front consists of:
Bell Tech 25003 struts
Bell Tech 4955 alignment bushings
Bell Tech 2511 spindles
Pedders 2424 front drop coils
Moog upper arms
GM OE lower arms
New coil spring isolators
Moog K700432 end links (need to be replaced with shorter ones)
Sorry for ranting, I'm pooped. Been fighting a cold and am not sure it was the right time to try and tackle this.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks