02Yukon to Denali

[BADRIDES]

This is a shot with stock spindles back on. Measurements 34-1/2 front and 35 rear

Belltech spindles dropped mine to 33 1/2 and your at 34 1/2 with stock spindles? I was at 35 1/2 before I lowered the front of mine with stock spindles. What size tires are those?

 

[Knope]

285/50/20 Our ride heights have never matched up when comparing components.

 

[Knope]

I almost forgot to mention the stainless steel brake lines. I was mainly focusing on the ride to see if it was any smoother when I was coming up to a stop light and had to stop more quickly than usual. It was a noticeable difference and a nice surprise. Overall, I'd say the 07+ upgrade is worth it if you have over-sized wheels. They can really tax the stock brake setup; I only have 20s. I can't imagine riding 24s on the stock setup.

 

[BADRIDES]

285/50/20 Our ride heights have never matched up when comparing components.

yeah true on that. just saw on page 4 where u were 33 3/8 with spindles and now at 34 1/2 without.

 

[Knope]

yeah true on that. just saw on page 4 where u were 33 3/8 with spindles and now at 34 1/2 without.

To be fair, I had turned the torsion bars up with the lowering spindles to make it look better. There was too much rake without turning it up.

**EDIT: Also keep in mind my wheel size and A/T treads. Like I said in an earlier post, if I had 22s or 24s then it would've been fine to keep the spindles. It just looked a bit off being that low with a beefier tire.

 

[Knope]

Here are a few pics of the new stance since I went with non z-71 moog rear shocks. I also finally got some time over Christmas break to install the lower valence for the bumper and headlights that have been sitting in the garage for a year.

 

[Fosscore]

Looking good man.

 

[BADRIDES]

So are you back at stock height now?

 

[Knope]

So are you back at stock height now?

Not exactly. Rear is slightly lower than stock and front is a bit higher since I turned up the torsion bolts. There's a slight rake.

 

[BADRIDES]

Not exactly. Rear is slightly lower than stock and front is a bit higher since I turned up the torsion bolts. There's a slight rake.

what's done to the rear?

 

[Knope]

what's done to the rear?

My truck came stock with the towing package which, for an SLT Yukon, is the z71 rear spring. I currently have a non-z71 spring and a set of third row seats. I like the way it rides...firm yet smooth.

 

[adventurenali92]

Those headlights look good! Those look the same as mine. And I love the contrast on your white paint with the dark housings!

 

[Knope]

Those headlights look good! Those look the same as mine. And I love the contrast on your white paint with the dark housings!

They are an upgrade from the old factory ones with bulbs that came with the assembly. I plan on upgrading to LED low beams that were purchased a few days ago. I'm awating the arrival of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FI0S7Q0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Knope]

First shot is low beams through the tinted windshield with the treeline approximately 50 yards away and the second is of high beams.

 

[mmeachem]

First shot is low beams through the tinted windshield with the treeline approximately 50 yards away and the second is of high beams.

Yeah definitely need some hids or leds


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[adventurenali92]

Yeah im,gonna put some less in mine as well. Are the ones you ordered direct plug and play? At do they require modification?

 

[Knope]

Yeah im,gonna put some less in mine as well. Are the ones you ordered direct plug and play? At do they require modification?

Supposed to be PnP...otherwise I wouldn't mess with them

 

[Tonyrodz]

Those are the same ones I picked up for mine. View attachment 71582

 

[adventurenali92]

@Tonyrodz , how easy were they to install?

 

[Tonyrodz]

@Tonyrodz , how easy were they to install?

Really easy, basically plug and play. I don't remember which side, but I did have to remove the black housing that's screwed behind the headlight housing on one of the headlights. The led was a little too long to wiggle it in. Not a big deal at all. Once in, I just spread the cooling fins behind the bulb and called it a day. Money well spent. I can actually see at night now.