Some Pics of my Yukon XL on 20 x 9 Monsters with 35 x 12.50

[Sir-Lancelot]

Okay, so I got this done a few weeks ago and some had asked for pics so here you go. Turned out nice, but i wish i could have gotten a little more lift in the rear. Turns out I cant because the 4 link rear moves the passenger tire towards the frame and it would rub.
Not real sure how to go about getting another inch back there. I have thoguht about some wheel spacers and air shocks Anyone have some ideas?
One inch would be great, two would be badass.

This is not helping the the rear either. lol

 

[puckhead]

Sick lookin truck dude! it does sit a little low in the back. Couldnt tell you how to get it a lil higher though

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

Sick lookin truck dude! it does sit a little low in the back. Couldnt tell you how to get it a lil higher though

Thank you Sir.

I am OCD as hell and it's going to drive me nutz. Really hope I dont have to drop a bunch of cash and get longer arms and springs.

 

[puckhead]

What about Ford keys? I dont know anything about em but I hear thats what people are using for a few more inches

 

[killer20072001]

What do you have in that monster in the back?

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

Well, I got the keys in front and a 1.5" spacer in back already. Was going to put a taller spring spacer in the rear, but the tire rubs on the upper link that goes from the axle to the chassis. As you go higher, it moves the axle towards the driver side. Thats the best i can do with it right now.

Hopefully someone can chime in and offer some words of wisdom. I like it now, but it would look better with another inch of lift in back.

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What do you have in that monster in the back?

Twins. lol

 

[BlackDenali]

Less weight in the rear perhaps After that I'd pm MAX or MOBmentality they are very good with suspension issues

 

[Max]

You need to extend the panhard bar to relocate the axle, then you can add some airlift 60769 helper bags to compensate for the big ass enclosure's weight. Can you get some pics of where it is rubbing the frame? Just the bracket with the bumpstop that hangs down or is it contacting something else? Looks good btw, the monsters aren't my cup of tea but the nittos are a badass tire

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

Not my pic, did a quick image search and member VJR021's drop kit install showed up.

Here is where it is rubbing. Just the bracket.

I was told a set of air shocks would get me some lift maybe 1-1/2 - 2", but from your comment that may not be all I need. What do you think about the air shocks?

Thank you.

 

[Max]

Get the helper bags and clearance that with a grinder, then spray it down with enamel paint or rubberized undercoating so it won't rust. I'd also recommend some bilstein 5100 front and rear shocks as the truck will ride considerably better...part #s are:
Front - BE5-C153-H0
Rear - BE5-D147-H0

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

So with the 60769 helper bags, do those go in the spring and I air to the lift I need? Would you think I could get another 1.5" with them? That would put me level if I am measuring the fenders to the ground.
Are these the bags you are suggesting?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350336753256&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=234025231280a0265387a847fff96ad4&rvr_id=&ua=%3F*I8&itemid=350336753256

I did grind the bracket a little bit already so it does not rub at all now now, but how much will the bags move the axle toward the drivers side? I hope none.

I have the bilstein's on the list already, as well as a steering stabilizer.

I appreciate your help Max!

 

[Max]

Yes, those are the correct bags. Depending on how much psi you run it shouldn't pitch the axle much, I'd say 5-10psi is plenty to get the ass up a bit. Here is an old ass pic of the bags installed on my truck as well as a pic of them off the vehicle when I recently swapped coils:

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

Looks like it is worth a try. Not too much $ so looks like a plan.
Are they safe to run aired up long term?

Sorry about the 20 questions.

 

[Max]

Yes they're quite safe and improve the ride quality, I've done quite a few on customer's trucks lifted or lowered.

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

Thanks for all your help Max!

 

[Max]

No problem dude, that is what I'm here for

 

[AquinoSteven]

2" coil spacers would do the trick too. Though you can run both spacers and bags. Either one is good though.

 

[Kleen97]

So how much lift did you try to get. Cuz it does look l low maybe you could do a three inch body lift but I do like the truck dude very nice one at that

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

So how much lift did you try to get. Cuz it does look l low maybe you could do a three inch body lift but I do like the truck dude very nice one at that

Thanks!

I wanted to go 2.5 in the back, but it moved the axel towards the driver's side. I had to grind the bracket in the pic above some just to clear what I have now. 1.5.

I am hoping to get another 1.5 or 2 inches up on the rear.

Thought about a body lift and maybe down the road I will, but for now I just wanbt to try these bags Max suggested and see if I can at least get it back to level. I would be quite happy if it can.

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In reply to Aquino Steven, not sure why it didnt quote his post.
Tried a 2.5" and it didnt work. Rubbed way more then it does now.
Going to try the bags. Not a huge investment so WTF right? : )
Maybe the higher coil spacers would have worked since i had to grind a little anyway? I dont know.

 

[brucebruce45]

1. order 3'' spacer from ebay for 40 bucks or so
2. get 1/4'' wheels spacers to keep from rubbing on rear or
call a lift company and get the panhard bar drop bracket.
it's like 50 bucks