Wanna sit low...

[BlueTahoe2001]

Ok, Gathering parts for dropping my Tahoe. I really want my ride to sit like MAX has his truck, but on my factory tires (245/75/16) and rims 16x8's.

Any ideas on how to accomplish this? Maybe like 3/4 Drop, with keys/spindles in the front and coils in the rear?

All opinions welcome...

 

[titanium02]

need 17" or larger wheels for 2" spindles

 

[NathanJax]

For the front:

3/4 Ton Keys in Front 1" to 3" Lower
Bilstein HD shocks f4-be5-6500-h0
Eibach Sway Bar
McGaughy's 2" Drop Spindles



For the rear:

Airlift Inner Spring Rear Helper Bags
Bilstein HD shocks f4-be5-6501-h0
Belltech 5" Rear Coil Springs
Belltech Rear Shock Extenders
DJM 3/4" Urethane Rear Bump Stops
DJM Free Travel Mod
Eibach Sway Bar


My set up and basically max's set up as well.

 

[BlueTahoe2001]

For the front:

3/4 Ton Keys in Front 1" to 3" Lower
Bilstein HD shocks f4-be5-6500-h0
Eibach Sway Bar
McGaughy's 2" Drop Spindles



For the rear:

Airlift Inner Spring Rear Helper Bags
Bilstein HD shocks f4-be5-6501-h0
Belltech 5" Rear Coil Springs
Belltech Rear Shock Extenders
DJM 3/4" Urethane Rear Bump Stops
DJM Free Travel Mod
Eibach Sway Bar


My set up and basically max's set up as well.

Thanks for the info...May just go ahead and see if I can trade someone for some LTZ Tahoe 20's.

 

[titanium02]

Thanks for the info...May just go ahead and see if I can trade someone for some LTZ Tahoe 20's.

The spindles are rated R.. 17 and up

 

[Max]

I sent you a PM on gmfs, Nathan is running the same drop as me I'm just a bit lower up front and he has a gay cadillac since he's a baller.

 

[dropmech]

How well would that set up work with 22"?

 

[Max]

Nathan is running 22s and it clears fine, I think I would rub with that large of a tire plus the 265/50/20s get this big ***** off the line quicker. All depends on offset this much drop requires a narrower wheel with a narrower tire if you don't want to rub.

 

[G35 2007]

I sent you a PM on gmfs, Nathan is running the same drop as me I'm just a bit lower up front and he has a gay cadillac since he's a baller.

I personally prefer a denali over an escalade.

 

[quacipism]

let's me see

 

[NORCAL SS]

if you decide on Belltech or djm give me a hollar. I got killer deals on either kit. I really like the DJM 3/5 drop kit though especailly the fact the rear comes with new endlinks and all that.

 

[killer20072001]

titanium i like the new sig

 

[titanium02]

titanium i like the new sig

 

[MOBmentality]

if you decide on Belltech or djm give me a hollar. I got killer deals on either kit. I really like the DJM 3/5 drop kit though especailly the fact the rear comes with new endlinks and all that.

Yea hit up djm..
that way you can do lcas instead of spindles and keep the stock wheels for now..

if you do djm lower control arms AND drop keys..trimmed stops and new shocks and a camber kit the front will be on its dick..
then do a -5'' spring in the back , removed isolaters.. flip the shock mounts..with a free travel mod and drop shocks.. and relocated sway bar

Then do a hair smaller tire and you will be camping out on speed bumps

---------- Post added at 08:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:14 PM ----------

Ok, Gathering parts for dropping my Tahoe. I really want my ride to sit like MAX has his truck, but on my factory tires (245/75/16) and rims 16x8's.

Any ideas on how to accomplish this? Maybe like 3/4 Drop, with keys/spindles in the front and coils in the rear?

All opinions welcome...

ps... max is DROPPED.. and you say you wanna sit like max and then say 3/4 drop? shhhhhhhhaaammmmmmeeeeee i thought i liked you blue



lol jk

 

[BlueTahoe2001]

Yea hit up djm..
that way you can do lcas instead of spindles and keep the stock wheels for now..

if you do djm lower control arms AND drop keys..trimmed stops and new shocks and a camber kit the front will be on its dick..
then do a -5'' spring in the back , removed isolaters.. flip the shock mounts..with a free travel mod and drop shocks.. and relocated sway bar

Then do a hair smaller tire and you will be camping out on speed bumps

---------- Post added at 08:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:14 PM ----------



ps... max is DROPPED.. and you say you wanna sit like max and then say 3/4 drop? shhhhhhhhaaammmmmmeeeeee i thought i liked you blue



lol jk

Yeah, maybe I under estimated his drop...

Now, Spindles, keys and shocks for the front. For the rear 5" springs, Remove isolaters, and shocks.

As far as sway bars go should I replace them why I am doing the rest of the truck? What kind/ Model would I need since I would be slamming the truck?

As far as shocks goes, What do you recommend? Part #'s?

---------- Post added at 10:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:19 PM ----------

BTW, Just glancing through the instructions on how to install the lower control arms and it says for a AWD and 4x4 it may require removing of the front axle not to damage CV axles/Boots. Would this be absolutely necessary? If I take my time and keep everything propped up should I be ok?

 

[MOBmentality]

i did lcas (lower control arms) that way you can go ahead and do it on your stock wheels.. PLUS if you ever decide to bag it.. you will have to buy lower control arms anyway.. so do those now.. its a 3 inch drop.. then you really dont have to get keys or an align kit..

Mine dropped 3 in lca and then turned down stock keys for an inch.. and it aligned fine

so thats 4 in the front.. (up to 6 if you get keys and alignment kit or ucas)

the back you HAVE to do the free travel mod.. i didnt even put bump stops back in at all.. and yea do -5s and remove all the crap....

shocks.. are all on opinon.. belltechs imo are way too soft.. and its what i have... so something stiffer.. lol...

Sway bars.. just use the relocaters that come with the djm kit and disconnect the fronts or get the kit for the front if you drive it hard..

---------- Post added at 10:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:27 PM ----------

shit youre awd? i thought it was just the denali guys.. yea max might need to chime in.. im 2wd so there might be some conflict.

 

[BlueTahoe2001]

i did lcas (lower control arms) that way you can go ahead and do it on your stock wheels.. PLUS if you ever decide to bag it.. you will have to buy lower control arms anyway.. so do those now.. its a 3 inch drop.. then you really dont have to get keys or an align kit..

Mine dropped 3 in lca and then turned down stock keys for an inch.. and it aligned fine

so thats 4 in the front.. (up to 6 if you get keys and alignment kit or ucas)

the back you HAVE to do the free travel mod.. i didnt even put bump stops back in at all.. and yea do -5s and remove all the crap....

shocks.. are all on opinon.. belltechs imo are way too soft.. and its what i have... so something stiffer.. lol...

Sway bars.. just use the relocaters that come with the djm kit and disconnect the fronts or get the kit for the front if you drive it hard..

---------- Post added at 10:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:27 PM ----------

shit youre awd? i thought it was just the denali guys.. yea max might need to chime in.. im 2wd so there might be some conflict.

Ok, Yeah I am 4x4 but same thing. Both have CV's...Hopefully Max will chime in soon.

 

[NathanJax]

shit youre awd? i thought it was just the denali guys.. yea max might need to chime in.. im 2wd so there might be some conflict.

Ok, Yeah I am 4x4 but same thing. Both have CV's...Hopefully Max will chime in soon.

Why's it gotta be Max? He's not the only AWD guy here

Now, Spindles, keys and shocks for the front. For the rear 5" springs, Remove isolaters, and shocks.

As far as sway bars go should I replace them why I am doing the rest of the truck? What kind/ Model would I need since I would be slamming the truck?

As far as shocks goes, What do you recommend? Part #'s?

Sway bars will make a TON of difference. I did Eibach, don't remember which one Max did...

Shock part #'s in my first post Bilstein HD shocks front f4-be5-6500-h0 and rear f4-be5-6501-h0

BTW, Just glancing through the instructions on how to install the lower control arms and it says for a AWD and 4x4 it may require removing of the front axle not to damage CV axles/Boots. Would this be absolutely necessary? If I take my time and keep everything propped up should I be ok?

I had to take mine out to install the spindles... You shouldn't have to for just the lower control arms. Although I'm sure it would be easier...

 

[BlueTahoe2001]

Cool Deal, Thanks for chiming in!

Couple more questions for you guys-

1. When using a lowering shock do I still need to flip the rear shock mount or will I be ok? What is required for me to do?

2. My Current tire size 245/75/16 (30.7" tall) will limit me to a 3/5 drop, should I down-grade to a 245/70/16 tire? That should be 29.5" and allow me to do a 4/5 drop...

 

[NathanJax]

Cool Deal, Thanks for chiming in!

Couple more questions for you guys-

1. When using a lowering shock do I still need to flip the rear shock mount or will I be ok? What is required for me to do?

No flipping.

2. My Current tire size 245/75/16 (30.7" tall) will limit me to a 3/5 drop, should I down-grade to a 245/70/16 tire? That should be 29.5" and allow me to do a 4/5 drop...

I'd just go as low as you can with the tires on there now... As close to level as possible. Adjusting your keys in front are super easy to adjust if/when you change tires...