Lowering a Hybrid

[soulsea]

Hi folks,

Just wanted to let everyone know that I decided to take the drop kit off. It's actually not really on account of the couple of minor issues I've had cause I'm sure we would have figured it out soon and easily enough by either cutting down the bumpstops and/or cutting off their brackets.

As much as I liked the way the truck looked, after careful consideration, I have decided to go in an entirely new direction. Namely, other than the front grilles I'm going to bring the whole thing back to GM oem. So the kit is off, the Enkei rims will soon be off too, and a nice set of oem 22s will go on.

In a way, as a recent and first time Tahoe owner I wanted to see what was possible and what would look good with the Hybrid model. I feel I have achieved that rather quickly and I'm very happy to have tried it, expense and all.

Last, let me thank everyone on this thread for helping me sort out the ride quality and the other minor issues. Your help has been noted and deeply appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[NORCAL SS]

ok so to get more feedback here to help everyone and myself also.

1) front has spindles and doesn't really chnage ride and you got it aligned and no issues there right?

2) rear the drop spring was close to the bumpstops but you didnt want to cut them off to get more travel so lifting it back up?

 

[07Burb]

Hi folks,

Just wanted to let everyone know that I decided to take the drop kit off. It's actually not really on account of the couple of minor issues I've had cause I'm sure we would have figured it out soon and easily enough by either cutting down the bumpstops and/or cutting off their brackets.

As much as I liked the way the truck looked, after careful consideration, I have decided to go in an entirely new direction. Namely, other than the front grilles I'm going to bring the whole thing back to GM oem. So the kit is off, the Enkei rims will soon be off too, and a nice set of oem 22s will go on.

In a way, as a recent and first time Tahoe owner I wanted to see what was possible and what would look good with the Hybrid model. I feel I have achieved that rather quickly and I'm very happy to have tried it, expense and all.

Last, let me thank everyone on this thread for helping me sort out the ride quality and the other minor issues. Your help has been noted and deeply appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[LONGHAUL]

 

[soulsea]

ok so to get more feedback here to help everyone and myself also.

1) front has spindles and doesn't really chnage ride and you got it aligned and no issues there right?

Yes, the front spindles rode like stock, no problems there. Very slight rubbing at the rear of the front wheel liners on full lock and reverse on half lock ... probably on account of my size rim and tires and the fact that the Hybrid sits a little lower in front to begin with that non-hybrid stock Tahoes.

2) rear the drop spring was close to the bumpstops but you didnt want to cut them off to get more travel so lifting it back up?

That's right.

Thanks for all your help Tony, I appreciate it.

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Why the sad face?

 

[Modded]

Nooooooooo

 

[07Burb]

Why the sad face?

You going back to stock makes me sad....

 

[soulsea]

Nooooooooo

Dear lord, I forgot about Modded.

Sorry bud.

 

[07Burb]

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Dear lord, I forgot about Modded.

Sorry bud.

With that said, feel free to ship those rims to me

 

[yates ™]

What spindles do you have and are you selling them? PM me with a price if you are.

 

[soulsea]

Ship them?
No no, I'll hand them over to you, install them, give you a back rub, then give you all that money I don't owe you.

 

[07Burb]

Ship them?
No no, I'll hand them over to you, install them, give you a back rub, then give you all that money I don't owe you.

 

[soulsea]

What spindles do you have and are you selling them? PM me with a price if you are.

It's this kit here: http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=87
I'll probably put the whole thing up in the FS section when it's off.

 

[yates ™]

It's this kit here: http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=87
I'll probably put the whole thing up in the FS section when it's off.

Ok i do not need the whole kit but I understand you wanting to sell as a kit.

 

[B.G.]

Man, that sucks dude.. The Tahoe looked awesome while it lasted. Do us all a favor and keep your sig though I wish you the best of luck in your future modding of it. Please allow me to take the torch from here and carry it to the finishline though

 

[soulsea]

You got it B.G.

Wheel package and drop kit will be up for sale soon ... you guys can pm me if interested.

 

[sumo]

daym sucks to see you do this but if your not happy with it then why keep it right? Now on the other hand, I haven't seen a LIFTED hybrid......im just sayin

 

[soulsea]

Now on the other hand, I haven't seen a LIFTED hybrid......im just sayin

You sir owe me a carpet shampoo ... freaking beer's all over it.

 

[felixgun]

 

[07Burb]

Lift the hyhoe!!!!