Another Drop - Suburban LTZ 4WD Autoride Content

[WingsAA]

Just another update...

I flew home early today so had a chance to swap out the compressor and air dryer. Wasn't too difficult and now everything works. I'll be honest... I can't tell you the last time I heard the compressor actually run. Regardless, The truck didn't raise much higher in the rear from the precious pictures. I'll get some photos and measurements asap. After I haul some mulch this weekend I may shorten the autoride links but only a slight bit as it's not too bad right now.

**Edit**
I'm sitting 35" in the front and 35.5" in the rear... just a slight amount below that on the drivers side. Very slightly.

 

[bodymccannx]

Your measurements are 35F and 35.5R? Wonder why they are roughly 1" different than mine (33 7/8F and 34.5 - 34.75R) when we're using the same kit?

Mark

 

[WingsAA]

Your measurements are 35F and 35.5R? Wonder why they are roughly 1" different than mine (33 7/8F and 34.5 - 34.75R) when we're using the same kit?

Mark

I'm guessing it's due to me getting the autride compressor fixed and the rear is airing up more than before. I need to shorten the autoride links and get the rear back down a bit. Those measurements are after the compressor fix and the above pics are before with no air in the rear shocks. I didn't measure at that point.

 

[NORCAL SS]

front awd vs 2wd weight difference or 4x4.

My 2wd truck sits 7/16 higher in the front then a awd/4x4 with the same tire/wheel combo

 

[WingsAA]

front awd vs 2wd weight difference or 4x4.

My 2wd truck sits 7/16 higher in the front then a awd/4x4 with the same tire/wheel combo

Mine's 4wd so should be sitting lower than a 2wd. Regardless, I'm certain it's due to the compressor being fixed now.

As it stands now, I have the spacers in the rear and the autoride links set to 3". I'm going to be leaving the spacers in and shortening the autoride links to 2.50 or 2.75" to get the rear down.

BTW... here's the old busted-arse compressor

 

[bodymccannx]

Mine is a 2wd, that's why I was a little surprised to see your measurements higher than mine. In the rear, I too have the spacer still in; when my links were at 3", the rear measured 34 7/8" - 35". I now have the Belltech links as short as possible (not sure what the actual length is) and the rear is 34.5 - 34.75 inches depending on when and where I measure it.

I was contemplating going another inch lower, but I really like the way the truck rides and handles right now. We'll see.

Mark

 

[WingsAA]

Mine is a 2wd, that's why I was a little surprised to see your measurements higher than mine. In the rear, I too have the spacer still in; when my links were at 3", the rear measured 34 7/8" - 35". I now have the Belltech links as short as possible (not sure what the actual length is) and the rear is 34.5 - 34.75 inches depending on when and where I measure it.

I was contemplating going another inch lower, but I really like the way the truck rides and handles right now. We'll see.

Mark

I'm sure mine's settled some but regardless, I'm going to shorten the links when I land back home Thursday night. I'll take measurements again before and then after to get another comparison.

 

[fire730]

What is that artifact? Did someone find that in the Titanic wreckage?

 

[WingsAA]

Sorry for the delay guys, last weekend got out of hand and I didn't have much time to adjust the links, etc. until this morning. I shortened the links to roughly 2.75 on both sides (screwed the ball caps all the way down on the rod threads).

Here's the final numbers:

Right Front = 34 3/4
Right Rear = 35

Left Front = 34 1/8
Left Rear = 34 3/4

 

[Goodinblack]

I must have been under a rock to have missed this thread altogether.......but I just wanna say SICK BURB.....Love it.

 

[WingsAA]

I must have been under a rock to have missed this thread altogether.......but I just wanna say SICK BURB.....Love it.

Thanks!

 

[plush]

Nice. Did you do the lower kit yourself? Was it hard. This is on my list after I get those Wilwood.

 

[WingsAA]

Nice. Did you do the lower kit yourself? Was it hard. This is on my list after I get those Wilwood.

Yep... it's not bad. Just grab some beer and take your time. Make sure you have a "BFH" and you should be able to knock out the front lower ball joint with a solid hit. The rear... extremely easy!

Wilwood's are next on my list. The SSBC's I have on there now just don't cut it.

 

[Goodinblack]

Wilwood's are next on my list. The SSBC's I have on there now just don't cut it.

I only have 20's, but since the 22's you have are a factory accessory option on these trucks..... is the braking really that bad?

Also, since almost all the Escalades come with factory 22's do they have better upgraded braking vs. the Tahoes and Suburbans? Any one know if the Esky's get slightly bigger rotors, etc. vs. the Yukon/Suburban/Tahoe trucks?

 

[03DenaliDriver]

the truck looks good with the drop

 

[WingsAA]

I only have 20's, but since the 22's you have are a factory accessory option on these trucks..... is the braking really that bad?

Also, since almost all the Escalades come with factory 22's do they have better upgraded braking vs. the Tahoes and Suburbans? Any one know if the Esky's get slightly bigger rotors, etc. vs. the Yukon/Suburban/Tahoe trucks?

I wouldn't say the stock are "bad" but it's no doubt that the larger wheels do add considerable rolling mass and thus more stopping force is typically needed. I don't baby my suburban... I do take care of it but I drive it without much forgiveness and do keep up on all maintenance both required and preventative. I do haul and tow off an on as well so am just looking for something to give me that much more control and besides, the Wilwood's just look cool

the truck looks good with the drop

Thanks... appreciate it!

 

[NORCAL SS]

i have wilwoods slooted (stop better) on my escalade 16/14 love em

 

[Goodinblack]

and besides, the Wilwood's just look cool

I just got my "thin" 7 spoke wheels and I never knew my rotors were that nasty looking. So yes I agree Wilwoods would look

 

[quattrotman]

Also, since almost all the Escalades come with factory 22's do they have better upgraded braking vs. the Tahoes and Suburbans? Any one know if the Esky's get slightly bigger rotors, etc. vs. the Yukon/Suburban/Tahoe trucks?

All have the same size rotors and calipers. Escalade are interchangeable with yukon, etc.

 

[Jagger12]

Very nice looking ride!