05 tahoe lowering questions

[Num12005]

Have a fee questions that I can't find answers too.I have a 05 ppv tahoe.I want to lower it but I want it driveable.A lot of rough roads here.I have a set of 17 in steel wheels that I'm gonna run,can I run spindles with these?Also what do the jounce things do,mine are rotted.ill post some pics.

 

[memphizhoe]

Spindles will not work with 17s. Trust me. Your best bet is the go with a kit that tony offers. I thought my spindles would fit with my 17s as well ( even said in the description they would ) but after installation the lower ball joint hit the wheel. IMO , I would do the lower control arms in the front and a spring kit in the rear.

 

[Num12005]

Thanks for the response ..I was looking at the dam lower control arms,seems like a good option..Springs in rear of course.Id love to get one of his kits but 1k is a lot more than I wanna spend.

 

[select127]

the belltech spindles work with 17's. they send you a thinner nut for the ball joint and you must trim some off the excess on the ball joint stud to clear 17s. the instructions show how much u must trim

 

[memphizhoe]

I have belltech spindles and mine wouldn't fit. I tried the trimming tech nique and to get my 17s to clear I had to actually cut some of their nut off too. Just didn't seem safe so I replaced the ball joints and got bigger wheels.

 

[memphizhoe]

Thanks for the response ..I was looking at the dam lower control arms,seems like a good option..Springs in rear of course.Id love to get one of his kits but 1k is a lot more than I wanna spend.

I got a lot of my stuff from him but I had to buy a piece here and buy a piece there. I agree I couldn't afford 1300 or more at one time.

 

[Num12005]

Man I'm having hell trying to decide what drop to go with,lol.My lower balljoints are bad so I have to figure in that repair.So I'm leaning towards a 3" set of djm control arms due to them having the bj and bushings.BUT I have to buy shocks for those so there another 100$.If I go that route,what spring/drop for rear?I'm looking at the belltech 5305but can't find them online.Also gonna have to do the end links and shock extenders.So right there in at about 700$.Part of me just wants to go with tgw 2/3 djm drop.I don't want it super low,just lower then present and level.I'm about to install 17" cop wheels also.Also,are the djm 3" control arms adjustable?Ive lowered several trucks and ive never had this much trouble trying to get the right stance..

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Man I'm having hell trying to decide what drop to go with,lol.My lower balljoints are bad so I have to figure in that repair.So I'm leaning towards a 3" set of djm control arms due to them having the bj and bushings.BUT I have to buy shocks for those so there another 100$.If I go that route,what spring/drop for rear?I'm looking at the belltech 5305but can't find them online.Also gonna have to do the end links and shock extenders.So right there in at about 700$.Part of me just wants to go with tgw 2/3 djm drop.I don't want it super low,just lower then present and level.I'm about to install 17" cop wheels also.Also,are the djm 3" control arms adjustable?Ive lowered several trucks and ive never had this much trouble trying to get the right stance..

Any lowering setup is adjustable thanks to the torsion bars.

 

[8sTho]

Lowering with only 17s rare combination on a big Tahoe but will probably look pretty mean

 

[8sTho]

Also the part wore out are your bumpstops they keep the suspension from bottoming out and being metal to metal

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Have a fee questions that I can't find answers too.I have a 05 ppv tahoe.I want to lower it but I want it driveable.A lot of rough roads here.I have a set of 17 in steel wheels that I'm gonna run,can I run spindles with these?Also what do the jounce things do,mine are rotted.ill post some pics.

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Jounce stops are an integral part of a properly functioning front end with torsion bars. The lcas should be just touching them.this gives you the correct spring rate. Replace those.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Lowering with only 17s rare combination on a big Tahoe but will probably look pretty mean

Here's mine. Had 17's on it when I first lowered it. Has a 2/3 drop.

Edit: it's a 3/4 drop.

 

[mizzouguy]

I have belltech spindles and run my stock 17's in the winter. The supplied nut didnt fit my moog ball joints so I had to make a run to the hardware store to get a toothed lock washer, lock-tite, and a new jamb nut the right thread pitch. Trimmed the studs down, took it for a spin, on turns I got a scrape....scrape....scrape...dang. Ground some more off, basically to where there was no stud sticking out past the nut, and no more scraping. Left a nice gouge in both front wheels though.

 

[johnny--2k]

Here's mine. Had 17's on it when I first lowered it. Has a 2/3 drop. View attachment 181301 View attachment 181302

Which drop is this? Looks good!

 

[Num12005]

Man,I coukd live with that right there.What kit did you use?

Here's mine. Had 17's on it when I first lowered it. Has a 2/3 drop. View attachment 181301 View attachment 181302

 

[Tonyrodz]

Which drop is this? Looks good!

Thx

Man,I coukd live with that right there.What kit did you use?

I think it's the 2/3 drop. I got it from crownsuspension.com. Actual information is on my Under Construction page. It's very reasonably priced, and comes with rear lowering springs, rear shock relocater brackets and front lowering keys. The kit was somewhere around $250 or so.

 

[Michael88]

Thx

I think it's the 2/3 drop. I got it from crownsuspension.com. Actual information is on my Under Construction page. It's very reasonably priced, and comes with rear lowering springs, rear shock relocater brackets and front lowering keys. The kit was somewhere around $250 or so.

Were you able to get an alignment no probl m by using the keys? I've heard the spindles is best for alignment purposes?

 

[PPVEric]

Which drop is this? Looks good!

This is my 06 PPV that I am going to Drop a tad more, thanks for all the info for what I am in for.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Were you able to get an alignment no probl m by using the keys? I've heard the spindles is best for alignment purposes?

I was able to get an alignment no problem. It's a tad off, according to the printout I was given, but I don't have any unusual tire wear or pulling issues.
I have some almost new lowering spindles with camber shims if you'd be interested. All hardware is still sealed in the bags.