24" Wheels -> Do I need to upgrade my suspension?

[ELIM]

I recently bought a Suburban and it has a 24" wheel and tire combo. Besides a two inch drop on the rear, it's still running on OEM suspension. In general, is it recommended to upgrade any suspension components when moving to bigger wheels?

I may also need to upgrade the brakes?

 

[07Burb]

First....welcome to the site
Second....You will be fine with your current suspension and no need to modify unless you wanna go lower which by the way would look awesome!!!
Third....Good looking Burb!! I love that roll pan on the back!

 

[felixgun]

welcome. no suspension changes are needed. that is cool he leveled it out for you and dropped the rear 2". Nice esky appliques/third brake light/led tails in the rear... very clean looking.

 

[07Burb]

Almost makes me wish I had an NBS so I could get a roll pan!

 

[Robert.K]

I suggest upgrading brake rotors and pads, I have 24"s and warpped my rotors. Put on some heavy duty rotors and no problems. But I also have a Tahoe so your brakes might be better, put it would only improve your stopping power.

 

[ELIM]

Thanks everyone!

I inquired about suspension because I have been hearing squeaking noises from the front suspension areas during compression. Previous owner did mention he had lubricated it up though. Tempted to lower it for handling purposes but would like to enjoy the current height for now.

About the Burb itself, yes, I am super happy about this find. The owner really cared for his baby. Though he did leave the engine for me to mod as that was the only area he left untouched!

About the brakes, I am seriously considering an upgrade to a BBK.

 

[07Burb]

BBK would be a great choice!!

 

[blueflamed03]

nice ride, brakes is all i'd worry about.

 

[felixgun]

There is nothing else to upgrade on it! Although an esky roof rack would really set it off

 

[07Burb]

I kinda like it without a roof rack at all. Makes it look more sleek IMO! That blue is a sexy color!!!

 

[ELIM]

Brakes for sure now! I've got a BBK on my coupe and that's why I can't really stand the current OEM brake setup.

There is nothing else to upgrade on it! Although an esky roof rack would really set it off

I kinda like it without a roof rack at all. Makes it look more sleek IMO! That blue is a sexy color!!!

The previous owner said the same thing..."there is nothing left to upgrade otherwise I would've done it already." But believe it or not I have been on a search for an ESV roof rack. Of course, that's only on a need-to-use basis.

I'm loving the blue too!

 

[07Burb]

That HD hood looks killer! I can't get enough of looking at pics of your Burb dude!

 

[SC88]

Truck looks bad ass! I got a question on the grill.... is that stock but just painted or did you switch to a HD grill as well?

 

[S.L.A.B]

is that kandy blue?

 

[BadBoyBeau]

First....welcome to the site
Second....You will be fine with your current suspension and no need to modify unless you wanna go lower which by the way would look awesome!!!
Third....Good looking Burb!! I love that roll pan on the back!

What about ball joints and wheel bearings?

 

[07Burb]

What about ball joints and wheel bearings?

What about it? Wheels bearings are not impacted by being lower and only mildly more impacted by "larger rims" which I'm not even sure what that means these days where 24" rims are normal in this day and age. Ball joints also don't see any extra wear by being lowered. At least they haven't in my experience and I've rocked lowered rigs for a LONG time now.