cireallin
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Hi all! I'm new to the forums but super excited to be here finally! I just became the proud owner of a brand new 2016 Tahoe LTZ last week (pics attached). It's such an awesome ride. I still can't believe I finally found the one I wanted with all the options. Definitely worth the wait and 12 hour drive to go get it!
I've done a few small upgrades to it in the first week of owning it. 18% tinted windows all the way around, wrapped the gold bow ties in black, weathertechs, etc. Now it's time for the leveling kit and remove the factory 22's for custom 20's and new AT tires. I've spent a few days reading every post here by others on what leveling kits and tire size they are running. Overwhelmed with knowledge at this point, I still have a few questions based on my current setup and what I want to do, so here it goes. Hopefully this helps recap a lot of the other posts and serve as a quick update for new comers searching for the same things as me down the road.
I have magnetic ride control, max trailering package, and retractable running boards. No air ride that I can tell. It seems like if I do a 2" leveling kit on the front only, 285/55r20 is the best choice in tire size w/o having to do (any?) trimming? Will the retractable running boards impact me with additional rubbing? I haven't seen a lot of posts with those running boards and tire size with 2" up front.
I've also been told by the local off-road installer that if I do a 2" up front only, it will sit nose high and they suggest doing a 1" in the rear as well. Seems like this isn't true based on what others are reporting with 2" up front only though? They are suggesting to use the Pro Comp leveling kit that they carry.
I've been running Nitto Terra Grappler G2's on my other ride for a number of years and love the mileage and performance I've gotten out of them (80k miles on first set, at 20k on 2nd so far). Wanting to move to the new Ridge Grappler's now though for more aggressive look, they don't carry 285s, and I would have to move up to a 295/55r20 which seems to introduce a lot more rubbing and trimming needed (and possibly issues with the retractable step bars?) if I only did 2" up front.
If I chose to do 2.5" up front and 1" in the rear would the 295/55r20 work OK w/o a lot of rubbing, beating and trimming? Could I move further to a 305 or 33x12.50 and not have to spend time beating up the truck for fitment and clearance too bad?
Last, what's everyone's thoughts now on the right leveling kit to use. It seems like Pro Comp, Rough Country and Suspension Maxx are the top rated ones? The materials used differ a bit it seems. Any of them offer more durability based on materials? And finally, if I go beyond 2" up front, deal with relocating the MRC sensors during install and do the rear lift as well, does this put any additional strain on the differential or other parts vs just doing 2" up front.
Sorry for the long post but I'm swamped with questions and ready to pull the trigger on the right kit, rims and tires. I'll also have the 22's for sale as soon as I get this done if anyone is interested in them. They have less than 1k miles on them at the moment.
Thanks so much! Can't wait to get this up in the air some and new shoes on it!
I've done a few small upgrades to it in the first week of owning it. 18% tinted windows all the way around, wrapped the gold bow ties in black, weathertechs, etc. Now it's time for the leveling kit and remove the factory 22's for custom 20's and new AT tires. I've spent a few days reading every post here by others on what leveling kits and tire size they are running. Overwhelmed with knowledge at this point, I still have a few questions based on my current setup and what I want to do, so here it goes. Hopefully this helps recap a lot of the other posts and serve as a quick update for new comers searching for the same things as me down the road.
I have magnetic ride control, max trailering package, and retractable running boards. No air ride that I can tell. It seems like if I do a 2" leveling kit on the front only, 285/55r20 is the best choice in tire size w/o having to do (any?) trimming? Will the retractable running boards impact me with additional rubbing? I haven't seen a lot of posts with those running boards and tire size with 2" up front.
I've also been told by the local off-road installer that if I do a 2" up front only, it will sit nose high and they suggest doing a 1" in the rear as well. Seems like this isn't true based on what others are reporting with 2" up front only though? They are suggesting to use the Pro Comp leveling kit that they carry.
I've been running Nitto Terra Grappler G2's on my other ride for a number of years and love the mileage and performance I've gotten out of them (80k miles on first set, at 20k on 2nd so far). Wanting to move to the new Ridge Grappler's now though for more aggressive look, they don't carry 285s, and I would have to move up to a 295/55r20 which seems to introduce a lot more rubbing and trimming needed (and possibly issues with the retractable step bars?) if I only did 2" up front.
If I chose to do 2.5" up front and 1" in the rear would the 295/55r20 work OK w/o a lot of rubbing, beating and trimming? Could I move further to a 305 or 33x12.50 and not have to spend time beating up the truck for fitment and clearance too bad?
Last, what's everyone's thoughts now on the right leveling kit to use. It seems like Pro Comp, Rough Country and Suspension Maxx are the top rated ones? The materials used differ a bit it seems. Any of them offer more durability based on materials? And finally, if I go beyond 2" up front, deal with relocating the MRC sensors during install and do the rear lift as well, does this put any additional strain on the differential or other parts vs just doing 2" up front.
Sorry for the long post but I'm swamped with questions and ready to pull the trigger on the right kit, rims and tires. I'll also have the 22's for sale as soon as I get this done if anyone is interested in them. They have less than 1k miles on them at the moment.
Thanks so much! Can't wait to get this up in the air some and new shoes on it!
Anyone know if there are any clearance differences between a Yukon and Tahoe?
