2Tahoes1969
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Hey all, long time lurker, first time posting. Thought I'd post this up incase anyone else is looking at the ReadyLift 2.25" leveling kit (front only) for the GMT900 SUV platform as I found very little about it online while researching.
I've got a 2012 Tahoe 4x4 LT with 151,000 miles that I purchased stock off the previous owner... and I wanted to level it out. I bought the ReadyLift 2.25" (p/n. 66-3085) kit as I wanted to level my Tahoe without impacting ride quality. The ReadyLift kit uses a spacer on top of the front strut as well as a smaller spacer on the lower mount of the strut as well. I also chose this kit because it doesn't require modifying or disassembling the factory strut at all... the top spacer slides right on and as does the lower spacer.
I've got about 2,000 miles on this leveling kit so far and I'm really happy with it. It doesn't impact ride quality 99% of the time although since the front suspension now sits a bit more extended in its range of travel than it did from the factory, there's less down travel (droop). The result of this is the only impact to ride quality is speed bumps are a bit more harsh than when it was stock... but that's nit picking. The upper arms are much closer to the frame mounted droop stop and so when they make contact when the truck unloads you can feel it for a split second. Not a big deal for the look in my eyes.
The other reason I chose this lift is that my hoe is a 4x4 and this kit is just enough to level WITHOUT requiring a front diff drop. All in all, very happy with the setup!
For reference my 2012 4x4 Tahoe is equipped with 17x8.5 Raceline Rhino 451 black wheels (0 offset) paired with Falken Wildpeak AT4 SL (standard load) in 285/70R17. The front has the ReadyLift 2.25" leveling kit and the rear is factory stock. The tires do rub when turning! I had to cut out some of the fender liner in front of both front tires. That fixed the front rubbing but it does still rub the fender liner behind both front tires at full lock, especially in reverse. It's not unbearable and I have been driving it for 3+ months like this... but it's worth noting that this setup DOES rub and will require trimming. I'll be doing the "Nor Cal Mod" to the front fenders and it'll clear just fine after that. Second option would be to get wheels with a positive offset.... but I wanted a little poke.
I got the standard load tires as opposed to LT C or E rated because I value ride quality and don't plan on off-roading this thing. Just wanted a reliable and cool looking dad-mobile! Lemme know what you think!
I've got a 2012 Tahoe 4x4 LT with 151,000 miles that I purchased stock off the previous owner... and I wanted to level it out. I bought the ReadyLift 2.25" (p/n. 66-3085) kit as I wanted to level my Tahoe without impacting ride quality. The ReadyLift kit uses a spacer on top of the front strut as well as a smaller spacer on the lower mount of the strut as well. I also chose this kit because it doesn't require modifying or disassembling the factory strut at all... the top spacer slides right on and as does the lower spacer.
I've got about 2,000 miles on this leveling kit so far and I'm really happy with it. It doesn't impact ride quality 99% of the time although since the front suspension now sits a bit more extended in its range of travel than it did from the factory, there's less down travel (droop). The result of this is the only impact to ride quality is speed bumps are a bit more harsh than when it was stock... but that's nit picking. The upper arms are much closer to the frame mounted droop stop and so when they make contact when the truck unloads you can feel it for a split second. Not a big deal for the look in my eyes.
The other reason I chose this lift is that my hoe is a 4x4 and this kit is just enough to level WITHOUT requiring a front diff drop. All in all, very happy with the setup!
For reference my 2012 4x4 Tahoe is equipped with 17x8.5 Raceline Rhino 451 black wheels (0 offset) paired with Falken Wildpeak AT4 SL (standard load) in 285/70R17. The front has the ReadyLift 2.25" leveling kit and the rear is factory stock. The tires do rub when turning! I had to cut out some of the fender liner in front of both front tires. That fixed the front rubbing but it does still rub the fender liner behind both front tires at full lock, especially in reverse. It's not unbearable and I have been driving it for 3+ months like this... but it's worth noting that this setup DOES rub and will require trimming. I'll be doing the "Nor Cal Mod" to the front fenders and it'll clear just fine after that. Second option would be to get wheels with a positive offset.... but I wanted a little poke.
I got the standard load tires as opposed to LT C or E rated because I value ride quality and don't plan on off-roading this thing. Just wanted a reliable and cool looking dad-mobile! Lemme know what you think!
