In search OF lowering kit advice...

[Roadrage]

I just mounted up my new wheels and tires on my 2013 Tahoe LT and I'm looking for some specific advice.
I'm looking for a quality kit or a combination of kits to lower the front 2" and allow the rear to ~easily be switched between 3" or 4".
My wheels are 24X10 +31 offset with 295/35/24 tires.
Please provide parts #'s and links if possible.
Thanks in advance.

BTW, I have searched throughout the forum and didn't find anything specific for my situation.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

@Trey Hardy has insight on lifted trucks, but he may be able to assist you on your lowering question.

 

[Trey Hardy]

I just mounted up my new wheels and tires on my 2013 Tahoe LT and I'm looking for some specific advice.
I'm looking for a quality kit or a combination of kits to lower the front 2" and allow the rear to ~easily be switched between 3" or 4".
My wheels are 24X10 +31 offset with 295/35/24 tires.
Please provide parts #'s and links if possible.
Thanks in advance.

BTW, I have searched throughout the forum and didn't find anything specific for my situation.


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Easy get 4” drop springs for the rear and then get a 1” leveling pick for the rear spring. When you want 3” just jack up the rear unbolt the sway bar links and throw the puck in and sit it back down takes like 20 min If even that
Only other and way more expensive option is airbag setup in the rear

 

[91RS]

Maybe it’s just the pictures but your overall diameter looks too large to lower it very much. My 22s with the stock 285/45/22 rub quite a bit with a 2/3 drop.

 

[petethepug]

Is he a candidate to trim fenders and add z71 flares?

 

[Roadrage]

Is he a candidate to trim fenders and add z71 flares?

No thank you.

Maybe justa 1/3 drop would be better, then I could still haul a car load of poeple if need be, and not have to make any drastic changes.
I definitely want it to be level.

 

[CMoore711]

You can do a 2”/3-4” lowering kit with those 24’s but you will need to do some slight modifications to the front wheel well. The modifications needed are commonly known as the “NorCal Fender Mod”. It’s not that intrusive and pretty simple. When done correctly no one will know it’s done except you. The factory fender liner goes right back over the cut/bent back steel.

This is a great video on the NorCal Fender Mod I’m referring to:

Does your Tahoe LT have rear auto-ride? This would mean that you have a rear air compressor and rear auto-ride sensor rods on the upper control arms.

This factory rear suspension set up will determine what parts are needed to lower your rear.

 

[Roadrage]

Thanks for the responses. I'm familiar with the Norcal mod, I've owned 5 NNBS trucks (2 currently).
However, this is my first NNBS SUV and I' don't want to screw with it too much.
I just want it to look good and drive good.
So, I'm thinking of starting with a 3" drop spring in the rear with a 1" lift spacer.
Would I need any other parts to keep my stock ride? Like drop shock mounts?

 

[Rocket Man]

What about the front? Can we do lowering springs on the stock struts and get a 2” front drop without going through the hassle of spindles?

 

[91RS]

What about the front? Can we do lowering springs on the stock struts and get a 2” front drop without going through the hassle of spindles?

Changing springs is much more of a hassle than changing the knuckle. You also won’t be able to get anywhere near factory alignment specs with a drop spring, so you’ll have to do the offset upper control arm bushings.

 

[KidWgn]

Changing springs is much more of a hassle than changing the knuckle. You also won’t be able to get anywhere near factory alignment specs with a drop spring, so you’ll have to do the offset upper control arm bushings.

completely false. I'm on a 4"F 5" rear drop, and just had to go back to a stock control arm bushing to get it out of positive camber. I'm on 2511s and coilovers, essentially making it a 2" suspension drop. A 2" drop does not require offset bushings.

@Roadrage I would do a 2" front spindle (2509 if memory serves), and a 4" rear drop spring. For a 4" rear drop, you'll need shock & control arm relocators to keep the geometry correct.

Here's some links, you'll need all 3, and I'd recommend adjustable control arms and trac-bar from APOC industries also.

Complete kit

Shock drops

LCA drops & endlinks

 

[91RS]

A 2” drop spring absolutely does require control arm bushings, and they’ll tell you that. I’ve literally done it. Couldn’t get the truck past -1.8* of camber with a 2” drop spring. The 2” drop knuckle does not require control arm bushings and will align perfectly to factory specs.

 

[Roadrage]

Thanks for the advice KidWgn, I think that will be my next step .... gonna start off small this time.

OK, so I ordered belltech 2" rear lowering springs and shock drop brackets.
I'm going to run this for a little bit and see how much lower I want to go.

I had a little setback the other day, On my way to work I drove over a manhole and my rear wheel went into the manhole.
After further inspection, I split the sidewall and busted the belts in 2 places.
I had to order a new tire and wheel, and I'm going to try to get the city to pay for it.

 

[Milkman83]

I have the Belltech 753 kit. It is a 2” drop front spindle and a 4” drop spring for the rear with a 1” puck for a 3” drop. On 24x10 with 305/35 tires.

 

[89Suburban]

I have the Belltech 753 kit. It is a 2” drop front spindle and a 4” drop spring for the rear with a 1” puck for a 3” drop. On 24x10 with 305/35 tires. View attachment 453387

What wheels are those?

 

[Milkman83]

What wheels are those?

Texas carbon reps

 

[89Suburban]

Texas carbon reps

Look good. I always wonder how they would look on mine.

 

[Milkman83]

Look good. I always wonder how they would look on mine.

What do you have?

I think they look good on them all. I had this set on my gmt800 and my 17 Silverado before. Looked good on them too.

 

[89Suburban]

What do you have? View attachment 453407View attachment 453408I think they look good on them all. I had this set on my gmt800 and my 17 Silverado before. Looked good on them too.

Yeah there is a Silverado just like that one down the street I see every day so it's been gnawing at me. This is mine.

 

[Milkman83]

Yeah there is a Silverado just like that one down the street I see every day so it's been gnawing at me. This is mine.




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I believe they would look great on it.