3/5" drop on an LTZ?

[BigAl]

Hey,

Just wondering if someone can guide me in the right direction, I have an 07 Tahoe LTZ (AutoRide), can you still do a 3/5" drop. If so, can anyone recommend the best kit to do this?

I have the U2 55's 26's, will I have clearence issues?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Modded]

Yes you can (drop 3/5 on Autoride) but its harder. Their are a few threads on how to do that, Xjayx is a member with a 3/5 and Autoride.
I have 26s with a 3/5 and it inly rubs in the front over hard dips in the road and full lock in reverse.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Hey,

Just wondering if someone can guide me in the right direction, I have an 07 Tahoe LTZ (AutoRide), can you still do a 3/5" drop. If so, can anyone recommend the best kit to do this?

I have the U2 55's 26's, will I have clearence issues?

Thanks in advance!

what size 26s. on teh 07 up with autorides ive done many 3/5 kits and teh tb rear springs/djm hardware kit works perfect in rear

http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=89

that kit minus the rear shocks and if you have any questions feel free to call and hollar at me

 

[xjayx]

3-5 is definitely doable, clearance issues depend on tire size and wheel offset. I have 24's on 295-35-24 tires and the only rubbing I get is at full turn on the fender liner. I have a 3.5-5.5 drop using the belltech trailblazer rear springs and spindles and a coil re locater up front. I also shortened my ride height sensors and the truck still rides great, and no warning lights have turned on yet.

Jay

heres mines.

 

[NORCAL SS]

^^^^ dam truck looks slammed. Customer just shot this page to me since that's the look he wanted on his ride cept in front doing spindles and machining his struts and xjayx bought the rear set up from me so wants the same look

 

[Andrew2944r]

Seems to be so many variables to getting the drop wanted without issues. Modded running 3" drop in the front with 26's with minimal rubbing. Mine with 24's rubbed big time making any kind of turn. From what I can tell from these vehicles what works for one person is not guaranteed to work for the next.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Seems to be so many variables to getting the drop wanted without issues. Modded running 3" drop in the front with 26's with minimal rubbing. Mine with 24's rubbed big time making any kind of turn. From what I can tell from these vehicles what works for one person is not guaranteed to work for the next.

andrew also tire heights ie one brand of 305 35 24 will not be as wide or tall as another which happens. On my truck at full lock the 305 35 24 barly touch the lower fenderwells and part of the automatic running boards. I used the 2x4 trick though cause at first when I did it thing did rub hard.

perfect example the 285 35 22 bgf g force tires are 3/4 of a inch wider than hankooks in the same size.

 

[Andrew2944r]

Yea it is nothing a little time and dremel tool could not fix up front, lol

 

[NORCAL SS]

Yea it is nothing a little time and dremel tool could not fix up front, lol

Yea rear i trimmed a lot.

 

[Andrew2944r]

I just trimmed the flair points on the rear before hand and have had zero rubbing from it.

 

[NORCAL SS]

lucky here in san francisco we have tons of sideway hills with entrances and my house being one of them.

 

[IFLYLOW]

3-5 is definitely doable, clearance issues depend on tire size and wheel offset. I have 24's on 295-35-24 tires and the only rubbing I get is at full turn on the fender liner. I have a 3.5-5.5 drop using the belltech trailblazer rear springs and spindles and a coil re locater up front. I also shortened my ride height sensors and the truck still rides great, and no warning lights have turned on yet.

Jay

heres mines.

What wheels are those and what offset are you running?

 

[NORCAL SS]

What wheels are those and what offset are you running?

those are the KMC Brodie 24x9.5 with 30mm offset. Just found it in my old notes when we were talking about what wheels would work with the rear 5+ kit when he was still running stock tires on it.

 

[KBones]

3-5 is definitely doable, clearance issues depend on tire size and wheel offset. I have 24's on 295-35-24 tires and the only rubbing I get is at full turn on the fender liner. I have a 3.5-5.5 drop using the belltech trailblazer rear springs and spindles and a coil re locater up front. I also shortened my ride height sensors and the truck still rides great, and no warning lights have turned on yet.

Jay

heres mines.

Which rear springs do you have on your truck?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Which rear springs do you have on your truck?

tb springs but no longer using them. My custom springs ride beter and sit lower.

 

[KBones]

tb springs but no longer using them. My custom springs ride beter and sit lower.

Nice. Do you happen to sell just a set of rear 5" or 6" lowering springs?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Nice. Do you happen to sell just a set of rear 5" or 6" lowering springs?

You can't just do springs. Will need shocks/extenders/endlinks/bumpstops/trailing arm relocators alsi. It will bind if not using those

 

[KBones]

You can't just do springs. Will need shocks/extenders/endlinks/bumpstops/trailing arm relocators alsi. It will bind if not using those

I have all but just want to lower it a bit more. The springs are a 4" drop now. Do you sell just 5" lowering springs for the rear? The factory upper and lower spring seats are still in also..

 

[NORCAL SS]

You will need my springs they are 225