Official 00-06 Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade drop guide with pics...

[Saul perez]

2001 Tahoe LT 2wd
3/5 advertised drop (but closer to 4/6)

Front:
2" McGaughy's spindles and keys

Rear:
DJM 5" coils and shock relocation brackets.

Shocks:
Bilstein HD

Wheels/tires:
24x10, 305/35/24

Ride quality:
My wife is okay with it.

How much for the kit?

 

[Kbkiller]

Is anybody going lower than 6 in the rear static? I have Tonys springs in the back and want more low!

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Is anybody going lower than 6 in the rear static? I have Tonys springs in the back and want more low!

My 04 had Tony's 6" springs with a half coil cut out of each on and the rubber pads that sit on the top on bottom of the springs removed. Gave about a 7" drop

 

[BADRIDES]

My 04 had Tony's 6" springs with a half coil cut out of each on and the rubber pads that sit on the top on bottom of the springs removed. Gave about a 7" drop
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I really like that Tahoe

 

[Kbkiller]

My 04 had Tony's 6" springs with a half coil cut out of each on and the rubber pads that sit on the top on bottom of the springs removed. Gave about a 7" drop
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Nice ride! I was debating cutting the springs too but I was worried about the ride quality or f'n them up and having to buy a new set. Are you happy with the results?

 

[Kbkiller]

This is where I'm at now and the back needs an inch

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Nice ride! I was debating cutting the springs too but I was worried about the ride quality or f'n them up and having to buy a new set. Are you happy with the results?

I was happy with the results. Ride just like it did before I cut them minus the lessened clearance. Total drop was 5/7 on it. Tahoe is long gone since then

 

[Kbkiller]

Thanks for the info! I'm waiting on lowering spindles then I'm going to cut the springs for the extra inch. Your old Tahoe is the direction I'm going with my denali same wheels too. What size tires were on your old hoe? 285/45 22?

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Yes 285/45/22

 

[Ehrhart]

Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2002 Tahoe Ls 2wd

Advertised drop:
- 2.5"/5.5"

Fender height front/rear:
32.5" Front and rear

Front:
- T-bar keys : eibach
- Shocks : DJM

Rear:
- Rear hardware kit
- Springs : DJM Trailblazer
- Shocks : DJM

Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 22" Boss 332's
- Tires : Falken Ziex 305/40/22

Overall - Ride is pretty good. Still not completely satisfied, but theres plenty more i can do to make it better. Haveing only keys in the front is a terrible idea! I still need to get everything color matched but for now i think shes ok.

I have the same drop and tires do you have any rubbing issues?

 

[whitedenalion26s]

Nice tahoes

 

[Eli B]

front:stock keys cranked down, belltech 2 inch spindels
rear: 4 inch belltech drop springs, 1 coil cut for 5 inch drop, free travel mod

measures:
front: drivers 33.25" passenger 33.5
rea: drivers 33" passenger 33"

future: 2500 keys shorter endlinks, drop shocks
tires: 305/35/24
overall ride is not too bad can be improved alot with new shocks and endlinks but that will be soon
pictures

Hey I love how you did the hd front end. Mind giving a few details? It may be the next cosmetic step I take.

 

[Jay R Lawson]

What's the average cost of lower a Yukon like this?

 

[04Huck]

04 Yukon 2wd
-Stock keys, passeneger taken completely out. Drivers only cranked 4 turns to even out measurements.

-Belltech 3-4" rear spring kit with bumpstops, shock relocators and cups. Need to trim the bumpstops or do the free travel mod cuz I only have ~1/2" of travel right now.

-Belltech SP shocks all around

-Belltech sway bars front and rear

-GMC Denali 22s with 285/45/22 Toyos

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[Tonyrodz]

Looks really good. How's the ride? Harsh, bouncey?

 

[04Huck]

Looks really good. How's the ride? Harsh, bouncey?

Thanks! Ride is great except I'm only ~1/2-3/4" away from the rear bump stops so I bottom on those on anything more than a dip. Still not too bad but I'm gonna start with trimming the bumpstops first and then when I have time I'll do the free travel mod. Otherwise, it's firm but not bouncy or uncomfortable at all

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[Wstlk7]

What's the relocation brackets for?


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[BADRIDES]

Thanks! Ride is great except I'm only ~1/2-3/4" away from the rear bump stops so I bottom on those on anything more than a dip. Still not too bad but I'm gonna start with trimming the bumpstops first and then when I have time I'll do the free travel mod. Otherwise, it's firm but not bouncy or uncomfortable at all

What's your rear height? I'm at 34.5 and have tons of room left

 

[04Huck]

What's the relocation brackets for?


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For the rear shocks, they would be compressed too much and at a wrong angle of you don't use them

What's your rear height? I'm at 34.5 and have tons of room left

I'll try to remember to measure tomorrow

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[Wstlk7]

For the rear shocks, they would be compressed too much and at a wrong angle of you don't use them

I'll try to remember to measure tomorrow

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Sorry meant relocation for the trailing arms


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