Leveling Questions 16 Hoe

[BradzTahoeStuff]

Been reading out here and talked to a couple of shops. My LT has 22z and the HD Towing Kit with the air bag thingy in the back. Need to confirm, but don't think it has the magnetic ride control and off the top of my head 285/55 tires..... So:

How do folks decide how much to level? Before after photos out here suggest that 2 to 2.5" is about right.

Some kits for the front leveling adjust at the top and bottom (Suspension Maxx) while others only adjust at the top (ProComp) so is there a significant difference? Any risk one way or the other to the CV joint / shaft?

Any particular brands to stay away from or pursue?

While they are at it I'm thinking of upgrading rotors and pads up front only, for now, since I tow a decent sized boat regularly.

Feedback on EBC Stage 3 or PowerStop for the rotors and pad kits?

Does $250 for both in labor seem reasonable and is an alignment 100% necessary after leveling?

Thanks in advance for your responses that help a Newb.

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

Rough country makes a kit to level the front for $50. IIRC, it is a 1" increase in the front.

 

[jake calvin]

Bilstein 5100 shocks all around in mine. The front are ride height adjustable up to 2.5". I have mine set at 2.5". They do not compromise the suspension or ride at all like other leveling kits and is relatively cheap....

 

[cmatt]

What's the part number to the front Bilsteins you have?


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[01Konvict]

No difference in top or bottom spacers except bottom is easier to install but can't go over 2" or it will contact the cv.

Bilsteins look up on a few websites such as shock warehouse or bilstein for part numbers.

 

[danimal12]

Interested in the Bilstiens adjustable part numbers, they show not to make them on the site for 2015+. I know a buddy has them on a Silverado so I would guess not much difference.

 

[DWTahoe]

I find the 2" to 2.5" are very level, bordering on making the front a little high at times. I didn't want that, so I went with the 1.5". I really like the idea of the Bilstiens and being able to dial in exactly the height you want. I'll probably go that route when I need shocks but it's hard to beat the price of the spacers when the shocks aren't worn out.

 

[Texas70]

I find the 2" to 2.5" are very level, bordering on making the front a little high at times. I didn't want that, so I went with the 1.5". I really like the idea of the Bilstiens and being able to dial in exactly the height you want. I'll probably go that route when I need shocks but it's hard to beat the price of the spacers when the shocks aren't worn out.

Which leveling kit did you use & do you have any side pics? Planning on leveling mine soon, trying to decide between the 1.5" or the 2".

 

[DWTahoe]

I'll see if i can get any side pics on a level spot. I have the Suspension Maxx 1.5". I also have the Max trailering pkg with the rear load leveling. You can get the 2" spacers cheaper than the 1.5" so that sort of sucks, but I knew I never wanted the front higher than the rear.

And for me the alignment was required after the spacers.

 

[Texas70]

I'll see if i can get any side pics on a level spot. I have the Suspension Maxx 1.5". I also have the Max trailering pkg with the rear load leveling. You can get the 2" spacers cheaper than the 1.5" so that sort of sucks, but I knew I never wanted the front higher than the rear.

And for me the alignment was required after the spacers.

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Thanks for the pic and info! I agree, I don't want the front higher than the rear either. Nice ride btw!

 

[Glocksub]

I'll see if i can get any side pics on a level spot. I have the Suspension Maxx 1.5". I also have the Max trailering pkg with the rear load leveling. You can get the 2" spacers cheaper than the 1.5" so that sort of sucks, but I knew I never wanted the front higher than the rear.

And for me the alignment was required after the spacers.

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Your Tahoe looks great with the 1.5". Are you running the stock 275/55-20's or a size larger? For some reason the tires look a little larger than stock, but maybe it's just me....

 

[DWTahoe]

Mine are the stock size. 275/55r20. They are Hankook AT-M tires. They are an all terrain but not as beefy as the BFG's or anything like that.

 

[Glocksub]

Mine are the stock size. 275/55r20. They are Hankook AT-M tires. They are an all terrain but not as beefy as the BFG's or anything like that.

Thanks for the info. Prior to seeing your photo, I was pretty much set in my mind on a 2in leveling kit. The 1.5 is certainly a noticeable difference from stock while not bordering on too high in the front.....that being said, the two inch does not appear nose high when the truck is empty, but it's so close that it makes me think I would not like the stance if there was any weight in the cargo area or a trailer hooked to the vehicle.

 

[DWTahoe]

I also have the max trailering pkg (rear load leveling). If you have that it may keep it from sagging and the 2" may work well for you.

 

[Glocksub]

I also have the max trailering pkg (rear load leveling). If you have that it may keep it from sagging and the 2" may work well for you.

I'm not going to purchase one that does not have the max trailer pkg, but I'm wondering how the rear load leveling will act (or compensate) for any weight when the front is already 2" higher than stock....in other words, if the front is already 2" higher and weight is put on the rear, will the rear load leveling system still work well enough to eliminate all of the sag?

 

[AZCreeker]

Bilstein 5100 shocks all around in mine. The front are ride height adjustable up to 2.5". I have mine set at 2.5". They do not compromise the suspension or ride at all like other leveling kits and is relatively cheap....

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Would you mind sharing the part number for these bilstein and any other supporting parts that you used to make it as pictured?
Also, would you say that the ride is more controlled, more confortable over bad roads than the stock setup.
I have 45k on my suburban and trying to decided what is the most solid route to possibly to a small lift front and back. I want to keep the rear a bit higher due to the slanted nature of the rear of the suburban
( currently have the suburban leveled rear with the stock front, so probably lowered 3" and my wife doesnt like it at all, cargo hatch to low, rear cargo slanted down and stuff keeps falling, plus look wise although its perfectly levelled, rear looks droppy due to the design of the rear)

 

[ckeller04]

I got 2.5 in the front and nothing on the back. Front def higher. Wish i would have seen this post before. So i'm assuming if i put a 1" block in back it will level it. is this normal?

 

[BlackDenaliXL]

I got 2.5 in the front and nothing on the back. Front def higher. Wish i would have seen this post before. So i'm assuming if i put a 1" block in back it will level it. is this normal?

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What wheels are those?

They look great.

 

[ckeller04]

What wheels are those?

They look great.

They are GM replicas. I got them from OE Wheels.com. Thanks!

 

[DWSmoot]

They are GM replicas. I got them from OE Wheels.com. Thanks!

What tire are you running and size?