Lowering Rear Spring options?

[WillRyan]

From the searching that I have done, I've come across 3 options to lower the rear end of my moms suburban to level it with the front.

1.) The McGaughy's 2" Drop springs
http://www.mcgaughystore.com/chevrolet-suburban-ld-shocks-2007-2014-rear-2-leveling-kit-mcgaughys-30014/


2.) The Rear springs off of a PPV tahoe.
GM Part #15200994

3.) Eibach Lowering Springs
Part #: 38132.520


I like the idea of the PPV springs, because its an option from GM. I know they are Pedders Springs, and Pedders has alway received rave reviews. I have read that the PPV Tahoes are lower by about 1" from factory suspension. But anytime I see a PPV on the street, it seems like the rear is squatting. The McGaughy kit lowers the rear 2", and includes shock extensions. Eibach claims to lower the rear only 1-1.5".

Which one is true to their manufacture claims?


What are most of you guys running?

 

[Goodinblack]

Belltech

 

[NeverSatisfied]

^^^ or mcgaughys. Have personally never really heard to many good thing about eibach. Nothing major just most of the time I hear their alright but should've went with someone else

 

[WillRyan]

Just took some measurements before I order the McGauphy kit.

Stock Height
Front: 32.625"
Rear: 34.5"

That's a 1.875 difference.

Common sense tells me the 2" McGaughy kit will squat.

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That is measured from the bottom of the wheel lip.

 

[YuCanada]

I'm actually installing the mcgaughy coils this week.

My current measurements are 35 1/8 front and 38 1/8 rear from fender to ground.


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[WillRyan]

Nice, post back with results!

 

[YuCanada]

New measurements are 35 1/8 front and 36 1/8 rear. Pretty much exactly two inches lol.

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[ivin74]

Go with the PPV GM springs they have the best ride. The Belltech springs ride like a lowrider(too bumpy for my taste) and the McGraughys ride a little on the to hard side.

 

[YuCanada]

I don't find my mcgaughy ride hard at all.


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[NORCAL SS]

From the searching that I have done, I've come across 3 options to lower the rear end of my moms suburban to level it with the front.

1.) The McGaughy's 2" Drop springs
http://www.mcgaughystore.com/chevrolet-suburban-ld-shocks-2007-2014-rear-2-leveling-kit-mcgaughys-30014/


2.) The Rear springs off of a PPV tahoe.
GM Part #15200994

3.) Eibach Lowering Springs
Part #: 38132.520


I like the idea of the PPV springs, because its an option from GM. I know they are Pedders Springs, and Pedders has alway received rave reviews. I have read that the PPV Tahoes are lower by about 1" from factory suspension. But anytime I see a PPV on the street, it seems like the rear is squatting. The McGaughy kit lowers the rear 2", and includes shock extensions. Eibach claims to lower the rear only 1-1.5".

Which one is true to their manufacture claims?


What are most of you guys running?

i use the suburban belltech springs. $215 shipped on customers trucks and i never hear any negative feedback. if you want more info shoot me a pm or hollar at me on text/phone

tony

 

[WillRyan]

Thanks for all of the responses guys!

Decided on the PPV springs, really like the idea that its a GM product!

Should be here by next Tuesday and then will update when ever they get installed!

 

[Tahoe2007BorderPatrol]

Hi WillRyan ,
please can you let me know if the PPV GM Part #15200994 rear springs are
around 2" shorter comparing to stock civilian Tahoe rear springs ?

Thank you

 

[WillRyan]

Stock Height
Front: 32.625"
Rear: 34.5"

New Height
Rear: 32.75"

The PPV Springs lowered the rear end by 1.75" on my moms suburban! I must say, it sits just about perfect now!!

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Hi WillRyan ,
please can you let me know if the PPV GM Part #15200994 rear springs are
around 2" shorter comparing to stock civilian Tahoe rear springs ?

Thank you

Pictures are above! The PPV springs lowered the rear end by 1.75". There is still the slightest rake to the stance. However your eyes will play tricks depending on the location and make it seem like the rear is squatting.

Ride quality seems to have stayed the same, and my mom has not complained so I think its good in that department.

 

[ivin74]

Ride quality seems to have stayed the same, and my mom has not complained so I think its good in that department.[/QUOTE]


I'm glad you liked it.

 

[Goodinblack]

 

[NORCAL SS]

Stock Height
Front: 32.625"
Rear: 34.5"

New Height
Rear: 32.75"

The PPV Springs lowered the rear end by 1.75" on my moms suburban! I must say, it sits just about perfect now!!

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Pictures are above! The PPV springs lowered the rear end by 1.75". There is still the slightest rake to the stance. However your eyes will play tricks depending on the location and make it seem like the rear is squatting.

Ride quality seems to have stayed the same, and my mom has not complained so I think its good in that department.

theres no way thats 32.75. looks like 35.75

 

[Goodinblack]

@WillRyan

This is mine sitting at 33.75 in the front.

Like 35 in the back

 

[Norvell57]

I priced some PPV coils yesterday through my work with my discount. Still not sure if those being a 1.75 drop or for $$30 more i can get some true 2" drop coils would look better with 22s

 

[WillRyan]

theres no way thats 32.75. looks like 35.75

Measurement was taken from bottom of wheel lip to fender lip. That is why the reading seems short.

Measuring from ground to bottom of fender lip.

Front : 36.375"

Rear : 36.4375"

Rear sits 1/16" taller than the front.

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I priced some PPV coils yesterday through my work with my discount. Still not sure if those being a 1.75 drop or for $$30 more i can get some true 2" drop coils would look better with 22s

Well seeing that these dropped the rear 1.75" and now the rear only sits 1/16" taller than the front. Its up to you if you wanna take the chance of 2" coils making it squat. All depends on how yours is sitting stock. The difference in stock height for me was less than 2" and did not want it to squat.

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@WillRyan

This is mine sitting at 33.75 in the front.

Like 35 in the back

Looks good, love those newer wheels.

 

[Goodinblack]

You dropping the front?

When I had mine rear only with 2 inch springs it looked sagging. I dropped the front and it looks perfect imo