Official 00-06 Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade drop guide with pics...

[04BUCKET]

NORCAL SS - Can the BT shocks used when lowered be used before being lowered?

 

[deepend]

Mister H12

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Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2005 Tahoe LS 2WD

Advertised drop:
- 3"/6"

Fender height front/rear:
- 32.00/32.00

Front:
- LCA's : DJM 3" Drop
- UCA's : Stock
- Spindles : Stock
- Sway Bar : Stock
- T-bar keys : Stock
- Shocks : Belltech Street Performance

Rear:
- UCA: Stock
- LCA: Stock
- Springs : Norcal SS Custom 6" Drop Spring
- Panhard : Stock
- Sway Bar : Stock
- Shocks : Belltech Street Performance
- Shock Extenders : Yes
- Free Travel Mod : No

Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 18" Titan wheels, Powder Coated Black
- Tires : 265/60R18 Michelin Latitude Tour

Brief impression of setup:
NEED Free travel Mod (Ouch)!! Very noticeable change in handling characteristics. More of a "sporty" feel than a rocking boat. Takes curves like a dream, potholes.. not so much.

Future Modding:
Free travel mod.
Larger Sway Bars
Spohn adjustables.
22s
Etc..

Far from done but just had to jump on this post as soon as I dropped it! Too eager lol

Looks good man, i too have the same drop. But i went ahead and added the panhard bar and djm swaybars also did the free travel mod. How does yours drive? Mine is good except abit bouncy in rear. And thats without the bumpstops (removed). Hit me up.

 

[Mister H12]

Looks good man, i too have the same drop. But i went ahead and added the panhard bar and djm swaybars also did the free travel mod. How does yours drive? Mine is good except abit bouncy in rear. And thats without the bumpstops (removed). Hit me up.

It handles much better being low to the ground. I STILL haven't cut off the bumpstop brackets so the rear hits on big dips, just keep putting the project off. I'll be putting the panhard bar on for sure but I really want the full kit, just working on other stuff at the moment

 

[chipf]

2002 Tahoe

Front: Upper and Lower DJM control arms

Rear: DJM TB springs

Tire: 275/50/20

Front shocks: DJM

Rear shocks: Belltech Street Performance

DJM rear hardware kit and free travel mod

great looking truck. whats the drop on it ?
Thanks

 

[nharkey85]

2005 Tahoe LS 2wd

22x9 et31 replicas

275/45 22 Hankook Ventus ST

NORCALSS custom 3/5-6 drop + extras

Ground to fender averages 32.25". Got a touch of chevy lean by .25". A tweak of the key might fix all that. Im almost positive im going down to 265/40 22 for the next set of tires. I need to do a little plastic trimming in the rear.

Front
DJM 3" drop LCAs
DJM UCAs
Belltech SP shocks.

Rear
Norcalss 6" spring
DJM trailing arm relocators
DJM shock extenders
DJM sway bar links
Belltech SP shocks
Spohn adjustable lower arms (delsphere joints)
Spohn adjustable upper arms (delsphere joints)
Spohn adjustable panhard bar
Free travel mod
Norcalss' rear bumpstops

Updated pics as of 2/11/15

 

[OHSIXX]

06' GMC Yukon Denali

22x9 CK375's wrapped in 285/45/22 Bridgestone Duelers

Truck is stock minus the components listed below:

Belltech 2 3/4 Kit Ended up going no spacer so 2/4.

Details:

-New Lowering Springs(part of the kit)
-New 2" Drop Spindles(part of the kit)
-New DJM Rear End Links
-New Spohn Adjustable Panhard Bar
-New Axel Bumpstops
-New Shortened Autoride Links
-Completed FREE Travel Mod including grinding/painting
-Added Airlift Helper Bags 60742


Current Measurements(Ground to Fender Lip):

Front : 33 1/2"

Rear: 34"

 

[sammy6659]

Tahoe What's Stance

Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2005 Tahoe LT

Advertised drop:
- 3"/5"

Fender height front/rear:
-32.00/32.00

Front:
- LCA's : stock
- UCA's : stock
- Spindles : Mcgaughys 2" drop
- Sway Bar : Eibach
- T-bar keys : Gone
- Shocks :QA1 Coil Overs (custom brackets, etc) No more Tbars

Rear:
- UCA: Spohn adj.
- LCA: Spohn ajd. w/ Mcgaughys relocator kit w/ endlinks
- Springs : Beltech 5305
- Panhard : Spohn adjustable
- Sway Bar : Eibach
- Shocks : QA1 adj.
- Free Travel Mod - Yes

Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 20" GM SS chrome rims
- Tires : 285/50/20 Nitto420

Brief impressions of setup:
Rides good for being lowered. Firm setup, but handles 100x better. (with old setup)

How low is that....and would you be able to put 26s

 

[Tahoewhat]

It was about a 3 and 5 inch drop. I don't think you would be able to put 26' on it. 24's were close. With the right back space maybe but not sure.

 

[scottierass]

Hey to everyone on here I need some help from ya I got 305/45/22 on my truck I need to know how much can i drop it and what the best kit I can use and hope much it cost to do a job like this and when you drop a truck do it have the same driving like stock or is a bouncing feeling now please help love the set up on here

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Is that an HD grille on here? Did it just bolt right on?



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[Fosscore]

@scottierass

HD grill indeed. Got one myself. It is a direct swap for the Tahoe only. Yukon needs fabrication work as the head lights are different. Has been done and looks sweet, but a bit more work than just a swap.

 

[a4edwin]

Guys please let's keep it on topic.

 

[BADRIDES]

Great thread with helpful info

 

[EKdenali]

Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2002 Yukon Denali AWD

Advertised drop:
- 4"/6"

Fender height front/rear:
-31.00/31.50

Front:
- LCA's : stock
- UCA's : stock
- Spindles : Belltech 2508
- Sway Bar : Eibach 35mm
- Tie Rods : Illy Napa Premiums
- T-bars : stock w/Tahoe Z71 Bumpstops
- T-bar keys : 3/4 Ton Purple Keys
- Shocks : Bilstein HD OE Replacement Front/Bilstein 5125 21.54" Extended Length Rear
- Steering : Fabricating a Dual System

Rear:
- UTA : Stock
- LTA : Stock
- Springs : Belltech 4" Trailblazer 4230
- Panhard : Spohn Adjustable
- Sway Bar : Eibach 32mm w/Jeep Wrangler JK Links
- Shocks : Bilstein 5125 21.54" Extended w/Belltech 6651 Extensions
- Air Assist : Airlift Helper Bags 60748

Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 22x9 Gray TBSS
- Tires : Nitto 420S 285/40/22

Considered upgrades:
- Stock Keys decranked or DJM Arms because they're the only thing I haven't tried on this vehicle.

Brief impressions of setup:
Trucks drives nice but is a bit stiff, comes with the territory being this low. The truck handles amazing for such a heavy vehicle. I have no issue pushing it hard through tight mountain roads faster than sense would dictate. I'd contribute much of the handling to the lower center of gravity, quality tires, and most notably the gigantic Eibach sway bars. The spohn panhard was an excellent upgrade and I'm considering some adjustable rear arms to center the wheel. Pinion angle for the rear axle is money though.

Pics:

I know this is old, but where did you order your parts. I love how you Denali looks!

 

[Ambitious02]

Hey guys whats up!! If i do a 5/6 drop on 305/40/22's am I going to have major probs with rubbing?

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Yes run a 285/40/22

 

[Ambitious02]

Yes run a 285/40/22

Thanks bro!! Ok didn't think that through and just bought new tires but about to drop her!! Hopefully I can sell the new tires and go get the right size!!

Your drop is the exact stance I'm going for from this thread! Any other pointers you can give me when going that low? Like anything I need to look out for? How far did you have your keys keys turned down in the front? Also did you ever need or use a panhard bar?

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Panhard bar is a must. Key was maxed out on pass side (as low as it would let me) and halfway on drivers. You'll need a belltech camber kit if your doing keys and spindles or you'll have problems with alignment

 

[Ambitious02]

Panhard bar is a must. Key was maxed out on pass side (as low as it would let me) and halfway on drivers. You'll need a belltech camber kit if your doing keys and spindles or you'll have problems with alignment

Ok cool, I'm doing just that so will look into that camber kit most def! Thanks for the pointers!! Ok I hear ya in regards to the panhard, will get that also! Want to be slammed but don't want it to be headache! I'll post up pics on here once she gets done! Going to take a bit longer since I have to get new tires!!

 

[Ambitious02]

Panhard bar is a must. Key was maxed out on pass side (as low as it would let me) and halfway on drivers. You'll need a belltech camber kit if your doing keys and spindles or you'll have problems with alignment

Oh what valance where you rocking on your Tahoe? I have a Yukon but it should work right?

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Just went to the local Chevy dealer and bought the lower air deflector. Yes it should work and it cost around 65 bucks