Best 6 Inch lift kit for 2001 Chevy Tahoe LT

[BigWhiteBeast]

Hey guys. I need your help. I love the idea of just leveling out my Tahoe but have decided that if i'm gonna lift it mine as well go all the way. So in your opinion, what is the best 6 in lift kit?

 

[the purple hoe]

Hey guys. I need your help. I love the idea of just leveling out my Tahoe but have decided that if i'm gonna lift it mine as well go all the way. So in your opinion, what is the best 6 in lift kit?

Id go wit the bds lift kit thats wat i have on my tahoe and so far no complaints

 

[BigWhiteBeast]

Id go wit the bds lift kit thats wat i have on my tahoe and so far no complaints

Thanks and I heard that it's a little pricey. But would you even go with it with the price that it is?


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[Z-56 Hoe]

You get what You pay for most of the time

 

[BigWhiteBeast]

You get what You pay for most of the time

Yeah that's true but I also don't got all the money in the world lol


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[Z-56 Hoe]

I understand that. How big are You wanting to go? what size tires? also is it going to be daily driven? are You planning on actually wheeling it? if so account for lower gears, Breaking things, kind of tires depends on what type of wheeling You do!

 

[BigWhiteBeast]

I understand that. How big are You wanting to go? what size tires? also is it going to be daily driven? are You planning on actually wheeling it? if so account for lower gears, Breaking things, kind of tires depends on what type of wheeling You do!

Alright so basically I want to go 6 inch lift with 35's and yeah I'm going to be daily driving it.


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[Z-56 Hoe]

You will average 240-260 miles per tank of fuel with a 5.3 depending on how You drive and weather its HWY or city. and if You re-gear!

You are going to want to Re-gear to a 4.56 and I would suggest getting a Eaton Posi Locker!!!

 

[BigWhiteBeast]

You will average 240-260 miles per tank of fuel with a 5.3 depending on how You drive and weather its HWY or city. and if You re-gear!

You are going to want to Re-gear to a 4.56 and I would suggest getting a Eaton Posi Locker!!!

Yeah I have the 5.3 and I drive like a normal person most of the time. And mostly suburban driving lol. And just wondering why to re gear?


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[Z-56 Hoe]

puts You back to stock pretty much and saves Your Transmission!

 

[BigWhiteBeast]

puts You back to stock pretty much and saves Your Transmission!

Oh alright. What gearing do you suggest?


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[Z-56 Hoe]

with 35" tires I run 4.56's

 

[BigWhiteBeast]

with 35" tires I run 4.56's

And it's pretty much back to stock mpg? Is it better?


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[Z-56 Hoe]

not better You are lifting something and creating more rolling mass and more wind resistance on top of that they weigh a ton more

I think You will be pleased though. We Love ours.

 

[BigWhiteBeast]

View attachment 33499 not better You are lifting something and creating more rolling mass and more wind resistance on top of that they weigh a ton more

I think You will be pleased though. We Love ours.

Your Tahoe looks gorgeous lol and yeah that makes sense lmao and I can't wait lol. What lift do you have on?


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[the purple hoe]

Id go wit the bds lift kit thats wat i have on my tahoe and so far no complaints

It's not cheap however u don't want cheap suspension that's gonna break everytime u wheel pay the money once for good shit and u won't have worries in the long run. My 2 cents



That's my hoe 8" bds on 35's geared wit 4.56's

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Yeah I have the 5.3 and I drive like a normal person most of the time. And mostly suburban driving lol. And just wondering why to re gear?


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not better You are lifting something and creating more rolling mass and more wind resistance on top of that they weigh a ton more

I think You will be pleased though. We Love ours.

I think he's not quite sure why your recommending a gear ratio change

Trying to keep this simple. Hopefully this is helpful.

If you change tire size to a larger tire it has a similar effect on your vehicle as mover to a numerically lower final drive ratio. The engine RPMs will be lower @ a given speed.

Taking off from a stop/accelerating would be noticably slower with bigger tires and the stock final drive ratios. You might not be able to get the truck to shift into O/D on the highway either which would really kill mileage.

4.56's in conjunction with 35" tires would be similar to factory ratios. You'll still lose some mileage and acceleration due to heavier wheels and tires and increase wind resistance on the highway, but it wont be as bad.

This isn't exactly correct for our vehicle but it would give you an idea:

 

[ATIII]

New here guys, Is there a thread of pics of everybody's lifts for comparison in heights. I know what I want when I see it on the street, but it's kinda hard to tell in photos without some points of reference to a stock truck.

 

[Black4x4]

I have a 6" lift from Pro Comp and 35s on my 2002 Tahoe and I love it. Been a solid daily driver for years now with some offroad trips in between.

 

[Black4x4]

Here's a pic of my Hoe