2007 White Tahoe LTZ-2/3 Drop-McGaughys Kit

[MLaMarsh]

Hey guys!
I finally got to lower the Tahoe today and think it is the perfect mix of street suspension performance and appearance. Let me know what you think! Shout out to Monster Customs in Marietta, Ga.

 

[Goodinblack]

2/3?

Look good

 

[MLaMarsh]

Yeah. I considered the 3/5 but was afraid the ride quality was going to be terrible and I am glad it went this route. Rides like stock but in turns much tighter.

 

[Juice Monste R]

Good look

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Looks Good , New wheels next?

 

[NathanJax]

looks good

 

[Clean07Burb]

Yeah. I considered the 3/5 but was afraid the ride quality was going to be terrible and I am glad it went this route. Rides like stock but in turns much tighter.

Rides like stock? Damn, you're lucky. I installed my 2/3 McGaughey kit yesterday and although it rides very nice compared to some other vehicles I've owned and lowered, I wouldn't say its anywhere near factory in ride quality. I'm also sitting on 22" CK375's so I'm sure that makes some difference. Anyway, looks great man!

 

[Goodinblack]

Rides like stock? Damn, you're lucky. I installed my 2/3 McGaughey kit yesterday and although it rides very nice compared to some other vehicles I've owned and lowered, I wouldn't say its anywhere near factory in ride quality. I'm also sitting on 22" CK375's so I'm sure that makes some difference. Anyway, looks great man!

My suburban rides like stock on 20s

Sits 34.25/36

 

[fiatdale]

Looks nice man. Time for rims!

 

[Clean07Burb]

My suburban rides like stock on 20s

Sits 34.25/36

Is that right? Are you still running those stiffer twin tube rear shocks? And with what drop kit? Maybe I need to replace my front struts and rear shocks then because after dropping my truck yesterday with the McGaughey 2/3 kit, its noticeably firmer and a tad bit bouncier, too. I'm sure some of the firmness can be attributed to the 22's, but they were on before the drop so I know I'm not just imagining things.

 

[Goodinblack]

Is that right? Are you still running those stiffer twin tube rear shocks? And with what drop kit? Maybe I need to replace my front struts and rear shocks then because after dropping my truck yesterday with the McGaughey 2/3 kit, its noticeably firmer and a tad bit bouncier, too. I'm sure some of the firmness can be attributed to the 22's, but they were on before the drop so I know I'm not just imagining things.

New Z71 shocks rear with shock brackets and Bell tech rear springs.

McGaughys coil relocation brackets front on Tenneco Z71 struts.

 

[Clean07Burb]

New Z71 shocks rear with shock brackets and Bell tech rear springs.

McGaughys coil relocation brackets front on Tenneco Z71 struts.

Thanks! I'm guessing some of the difference is probably your Bell Tech rear springs vs. my McGaughy springs. I've read somewhere on here that the Bell Tech springs provide a better ride. If I decided to try this set-up out, the Z71 shocks will bolt right onto my non-Z71 Suburban with my current McGaughy's shock extenders and same up front? Just swap my springs onto the Z71 front struts and reinstall? I don't know why I assumed the Z71 rear shocks were longer or not right for lowered trucks...


ETA: Didn't mean to thread jack, OP. Feel free to PM me the details goodinblack. Thanks, man.

 

[MLaMarsh]

I would say that new shocks help keep the quality of the ride. My truck has 107k and yes rims are next. I like the 6 spoke look but don't want them to stick out and I know the offset makes or breaks that. Any recommendations on the KMC LLC 6 or similar "looks"? I would love as much input as possible.
Thanks,
Matt

 

[Clean07Burb]

I would say that new shocks help keep the quality of the ride. My truck has 107k and yes rims are next. I like the 6 spoke look but don't want them to stick out and I know the offset makes or breaks that. Any recommendations on the KMC LLC 6 or similar "looks"? I would love as much input as possible.
Thanks,
Matt

New shocks do make all the difference. I just put new rear shocks on and now I've got a factory like ride again!