2002 Tahoe project progress

[Brad poiencot]

Hey guys. I just wanted to start a thread on my build progress on my Tahoe because I feel like you can never have too many build threads.
Some info on truck
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe ls 2wd

I just ordered my first "stage" of components to lift it.

Moog 81069 z71 springs
eBay lift keys that a few people referred me to through personal use
Front and rear shock extenders " for now"

As I'm installing the parts I will post measurements before and after along with pictures before and after. Should be a fun build. If y'all have any questions or concerns, feel free to post. Thinking about shaving all the moldings also. Haven't decided yet.
Picture as is sits now. Stock tires are 245/75-16

Front driver : 34 1/2"
Front passenger : 34 1/2"
Rear driver : 35"
Rear passenger : 35 1/4"

 

[Brad poiencot]

All the parts came in today. Will put measurements and pictures up as soon as everything is installed. What do y'all recommend for tire size with this setup? I know I can fit 285/75 16's but can I do a little bigger?

 

[Rocket Man]

Sweet another build thread! You're right, we can never have enough build threads!

 

[Brad poiencot]

All the parts are installed. Wasn't bad at all. Definitely need some tires now. The z71 coils gave me almost exactly 2" lift.

After measurements

Front driver: 37"
Front passenger: 37 1/4"
Rear driver: 37 1/4"
Rear passenger 37 1/2"

Not bad considering I only spent $100 so far. Here are a few pics to compare stock parts to new parts.

 

[CamReynolds]

All the parts are installed. Wasn't bad at all. Definitely need some tires now. The z71 coils gave me almost exactly 2" lift.

After measurements

Front driver: 37"
Front passenger: 37 1/4"
Rear driver: 37 1/4"
Rear passenger 37 1/2"

Not bad considering I only spent $100 so far. Here are a few pics to compare stock parts to new parts.
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so you put the springs in the back and then leveled it out?

 

[Brad poiencot]

Yes. Still have about 3/4 " adjustment on the torsion key so if I wanted to do some 11/2 spacers in the back I can still level everything close.

 

[CamReynolds]

Yes. Still have about 3/4 " adjustment on the torsion key so if I wanted to do some 11/2 spacers in the back I can still level everything close.

wow, so your angles up front are still pretty good. im thinking about some springs and leveling out the front more. the shop only cranked it enough to fit a 33. but it seems like i have more height available
but my front rear fenders are at 37 without the springs...

 

[Brad poiencot]

Yea I been reading that a lot of people start out higher then I was for some reason. Just like some say you only get 1/2" or so with switching to z71 springs. I gained 2" just from the coil swap. I would like to be 40-41 with the 33's when I get them. So I have a little more work to do. Might see about doing some 3" lift spindles and 3" spacers for the rear. That should get me 42 ish inches from the ground to the fender lips

 

[05Single]

looking forward to more

 

[05Single]

Pics of the other cars in the garage. 70s caddy, 90s mustang, 50s chevy,

 

[05Single]

Also maybe move thread to here

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forums/under-construction.76/

 

[Brad poiencot]

Pics of the other cars in the garage. 70s caddy, 90s mustang, 50s chevy,

I can get more pics of the other cars. I do part time mechanic work for a guy that buys and flip cars. Have a brood spectrum of cars from a 1939 Oldsmobile sedan original to a nhra street legal drag car. Very fun job. Can use any car whenever I want.

 

[05Single]

I can get more pics of the other cars. I do part time mechanic work for a guy that buys and flip cars. Have a brood spectrum of cars from a 1939 Oldsmobile sedan original to a nhra street legal drag car. Very fun job. Can use any car whenever I want.

And now I'm jealous and I hate you

 

[Cattivo]

Yea I been reading that a lot of people start out higher then I was for some reason. Just like some say you only get 1/2" or so with switching to z71 springs. I gained 2" just from the coil swap. I would like to be 40-41 with the 33's when I get them. So I have a little more work to do. Might see about doing some 3" lift spindles and 3" spacers for the rear. That should get me 42 ish inches from the ground to the fender lips

I measured my fenders after installing the 5100's and moog springs...she's sitting dead level at 41'' on all 4 corners with 33's

 

[Brad poiencot]

Finished cleaning all the gunk off from the moldings and washed it this morning.

If I'm at 40-41" after I get the tires on I will be very happy.

What do you have on the front Cattivo?

What do y'all think about removing the fender flares?




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[Cattivo]

I have 3'' keys up front with new torsion bars half cranked...I'm nota big fan of fender flares but if you decide to keep them I would color match them

Looks a lot better de badged brother!

 

[Brad poiencot]

I have 3'' keys up front with new torsion bars half cranked...I'm nota big fan of fender flares but if you decide to keep them I would color match them

Looks a lot better de badged brother!

Thanks. I wonder if a new set of torsion bars would help me lift it a little more. might look into that. I think I will crank the keys up a little more. Just measured today it I'm about 1/2 inch lower in the front now then the rear. Might be settling in .

 

[05Single]

The 2 tone is throwing me off. Why is the bottom of the doors not silver as well? Was that the oem paint design

 

[Brad poiencot]

The 2 tone is throwing me off. Why is the bottom of the doors not silver as well? Was that the oem paint design

Yes that was the pen paint design The first post has a picture of how the Tahoe was stock with the moldings and emblems. I don't care for it either. Think Ima just take off the flares and paint the the rear section that's grey white. Never understood that paint scheme.

 

[05Single]

Weird.
Take off the flares and paint to match, or leave off.
And rear lower qp you can vinyl wrap white to match. Cheaper temporary alternative.