2016 Chevy Tahoe Police Package Suspension Questions

[ZPerry]

I have some questions hopefully someone can help me out with. Last year I purchased a 2016 Chevy Tahoe Police Package brand new. They come with a pursuit suspension package and its a pretty rough ride. You feel every bump because the suspension is real tight and it sits lower to the ground. Im curious how hard it would be to change out the suspension to just a regular stock ride suspension. Also what parts would need to be swapped out and around how much would it cost. Ill attach a few photos of the Tahoe, I've since swapped out the 17 inch wheels to some stock 20 inch chevy wheels. Thanks for any help.

 

[AZCreeker]

Maybe RC45 can chime in?

 

[16ppv]

Maybe RC45 can chime in?

Very nice! I'd imagine going to 20's from 17 might have even made more bumpy. I have the same issue on my 16. Dealer told me 4K to replace to standard suspension ..ugg

 

[Samuraj]

post your questions in for sale ,for trade section , I'm 100% sure someone will like to trade stock suspension with PPV one .

 

[Solace]

I'd probably check and see if you can get a Bilstein or Eibach shocks and springs.

 

[aggmeister2010]

I had this same problem with my '13.....super harsh ride. Same with my '17, but I'm not screwing with it until the warranty is expired. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to soften the ride up.

Buy a set of four Bilstein 5100 shocks, and swap those in for the factory shocks. Job done. You'll notice a world of difference in comfort, and it'll still handle well.

DOUBLE CHECK THIS BEFORE YOU BUY, but I believe you need two of each of these:

FRONT:
https://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-24-...UTF8&qid=1534740965&sr=1-1&keywords=24-251976

REAR:
https://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-24-...UTF8&qid=1534740943&sr=1-1&keywords=24-251778

 

[Steve Kincaid]

When I looked at the Bilsten website they dont make shocks for the PPV and if you look up LS there is a note saying not for police package.
I was looking up shocks for a 2015 PPV

 

[Chickensandwich]

I just replaced all of my suspension parts (front struts and springs, rear shocks, front strut mounts and spring seats), about $600. Installation would be about $450. The PPV parts seem to be more expensive, so $4000 seems a little high, but maybe I’m missing something? The rear springs are the same as standard Tahoe springs, so those are cheap.

 

[Steve Kincaid]

I recently just bought a 2015 PPV and had it looked over at a local shop because it wouldn’t pass state inspection. There were so many error codes.
Anyway they also said it needed new ball joints, about $1600. They too were surprised to learn you can’t just replace the ball joints, on PPV apparently it’s part of the suspension and they are a lot beefer than the standard Tahoe. Still not happy about having to rebuild the front suspension when I just got this thing. Anyone else near the Austin area do this themselves?

 

[Chickensandwich]

The cost sucks. I like my PPV but thinking about selling it and picking up a suburban. Nice, big, cozy.
Maybe I’ll list here or eBay and see if get any takers

 

[GranPrix]

I just replaced all of my suspension parts (front struts and springs, rear shocks, front strut mounts and spring seats), about $600. Installation would be about $450. The PPV parts seem to be more expensive, so $4000 seems a little high, but maybe I’m missing something? The rear springs are the same as standard Tahoe springs, so those are cheap.

You replaced it with a PPV suspension?

 

[Chickensandwich]

No. The PPV parts were replaced by PPV parts

 

[GranPrix]

I realized that the knuckle and lower A-Arm are different between the PPV and civilian models.


22842315 Knuckle
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; RIGHT; W/ O POLICE PACKAGE

22842314 Knuckle
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; LEFT; W/ O POLICE PACKAGE

22760659 Knuckle
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; LEFT; W/ POLICE PACKAGE

23242660 Knuckle
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; RIGHT; W/ POLICE PACKAGE



84114506 Lower Control Arm
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; W/ O POLICE PACKAGE; RIGHT

84114507 Lower Control Arm
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; W/ POLICE PACKAGE; LEFT

84114505 Lower Control Arm
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; W/ O POLICE PACKAGE; LEFT

84114508 Lower Control Arm
TAHOE, YUKON, ESCALADE; W/ POLICE PACKAGE; RIGHT

 

[UNOIT]

I looked for a good police package Tahoe a few years back but could never find a good one.


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[BIG MO]

I just replaced all of my suspension parts (front struts and springs, rear shocks, front strut mounts and spring seats), about $600. Installation would be about $450. The PPV parts seem to be more expensive, so $4000 seems a little high, but maybe I’m missing something? The rear springs are the same as standard Tahoe springs, so those are cheap.

What shocks and springs did you order for the front? Do you have any part numbers?

 

[jmm121783]

I just drove my new 2018 Tahoe PPV home today from Chicago Motors. I am SOOOOO happy with it, 2000% better interior and creature comforts wise over the GEN3 ('09-'14).

New Whip = 2018 Tahoe PPV 4WD w/70k - Was the Head Sheriff's take home vehicle and it was optioned VERY well. Happy it came with a carpeted floor!


Anyway on my '09 (ITS FOR SALE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED!!!) I went with the Bilstein 5100's and was VERY VERY happy with the quality of the ride. That Truck was a SSV tho. I did notice that my new PPV's ride was pretty harsh, to the point I was wondering if the rear shocks were bad. Looks like I might be buying some 5100s for my new PPV, just want to make sure the suspension is still tight, just more forgiving.

Anyone have the 5100's on a Gen4 PPV?

 

[jmm121783]

Really wanting to know if the "LS" 5100s will fit/work on the PPV even though it says "Except Police Package"

 

[Nima]

I am out to make the same change, the ride is harsh and not sure replacing with a new one would make any changes .
I wish someone had the answer for replacing it with something other than the original part

 

[Geoff bc]

I am out to make the same change, the ride is harsh and not sure replacing with a new one would make any changes .
I wish someone had the answer for replacing it with something other than the original part

I’ve got a 2019 that I am putting police suspension into it I’ve got all the factory stuff from a 2019 civilian model that word bolt directly into yours. Mine is a four-wheel-drive model but I don’t think anything is the different because I’m putting 2 Wheel Dr. into my four-wheel-drive all the coils are the same.

 

[Nima]

I’ve got a 2019 that I am putting police suspension into it I’ve got all the factory stuff from a 2019 civilian model that word bolt directly into yours. Mine is a four-wheel-drive model but I don’t think anything is the different because I’m putting 2 Wheel Dr. into my four-wheel-drive all the coils are the same.