08 Tahoe leaning

[MrSnacks]

Whats up all,

I have a problem and wondering of a solution to my problem. I have a 08 Tahoe LT with a 3/5 drop. I am aware of the chevy lean as I have done a bit of research on it.

My problem is that I now have 2 spacers on the driver side, one .5 inch spacer on the Belltech adjustable strut and another .5 inch spacer from Belltech as well in the strut assembly mount. My car is still leaning about 1/4-1/2 inch on the driver side with 1 inch in spacers.

What are some possible solutions other than adding another spacer? IF none then I'll just add another spacer.

Thanks

 

[NORCAL SS]

what front/rear set up are you using?

 

[MrSnacks]

McGaughy's 3/5 with Belltech adjustable struts up front

 

[NORCAL SS]

ok so front spindles
front drop struts

now in rear are you using the hardware kit
also did you cut the brackets off the frame in the rear?
what shocks in the rear?
did you measure the rear to see how much its off?

 

[MrSnacks]

The bracket is not cut off yet and is in the process of being cut off in the next week or so and the rear shocks are Toxic shocks that will be upgraded to Belltech street performance shocks soon

The back is off by about a 1/2 inch or so

 

[NORCAL SS]

if back is off will throw off front also.

 

[MrSnacks]

What can I do about the back? I believe belltech sells a rear spacer as well but those are 1 inch spacers right?

 

[NORCAL SS]

yes but can be cut down. do me a favor can you get the truck on level ground and measure from ground to fenderlip all around and shoot us back some measurements and also what size tires are on the thing.

 

[MrSnacks]

Right Front side is 32 1/2"
Right rear is 33 3/4"
Left front is 33 1/4"
Left rear is 34"

and I am running 295/30/26 tires

Oops my bad i typed measurements wrong

Front left is 32 1/2"
Rear left is 33 3/4"
Front right is 33 1/4"
Rear Right is 34"

My bad

 

[NORCAL SS]

i would add another 10m spacer on the drivers side front this shoudl get you where you want it and push the right rear down also

 

[MrSnacks]

I only have the 8mm spacers that came with the struts, how do I get the rear lower do I cut the coil?

 

[NORCAL SS]

this is the problem with their rear kits it doesnt lower as much as stated and ride left something to be desired so i no longer sell/deal with them.


you can cut the springs if you wanted a little more

 

[MrSnacks]

What is another option on the rear?

Yea I'm not to happy about what's going on with my suspension lol but hopefully I can get that taken care of

 

[NORCAL SS]

you said you didnt have shock extenders. Well as many will tell you here this kit here i sell will sit lower and due to it haveing dead coils you can cut without any change in ride
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=108

then you would do the belltech shocks/rear new bumpstops which are needed and total would be $405 shipped.

 

[MrSnacks]

How much are just the springs?

 

[NORCAL SS]

sorry only included in a kit form way its set up. Plus you need shock extenders which are like 70 alone

 

[fire730]

you said you didnt have shock extenders. Well as many will tell you here this kit here i sell will sit lower and due to it haveing dead coils you can cut without any change in ride.

How can the coils be cut if they have the smaller wound coil on both the top and bottom? Wouldn't there be a risk of it popping out of place? I know it's under alot of pressure in there but couldnt it possibly fall out of place during an extreme suspension flex?

 

[MrSnacks]

fire730 That's what I just realized on the springs and I wouldn't want to risk cutting into the coil.

NORCAL would your kit settle to the true 5 inch drop of just the 3-4 inch drop like your site states?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Nope with the shorter shocks and cut loop off the top in over 12 years of doing these trucks no issue. you only cut off the top and use the rubber isolator and you will be fine. when tires come off the ground there is still so much sling tension there that nothing will happen. the belltech kit with no spaces i sell cut will get you one inch easy plus due to the design with dead coils no ride change. you will need shock extenders though so the 250 KIT is the best route to go unless you do the trailblazer coils that will sit it down 7/8 more than what you have now