Debating on lowering my ride

[2005SnowKon]

Been going back and fourth on weather or not to lower my 05 Yukon or lift it. Lowering it costs a lot let but I never really understood the point of lowering an suv. Don't get me wrong it looks great, but I do like going camping and i would be afraid to after I lower it. What amount of drop would you guys recommend and what brand. I'm totally out of my world inthe lowering aspect of things, I'm a four wheeling guy who is used to quads and jeeps. Also, I already have 275/60R20s on the Kon now... With this be an issue??? Thanks any advice and/suggestions would be great.... HAPPY FOURTH EVERYONE!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[dropmech]

Looks like you've at least leveled the front up already? Dropping is easy. Two people/two hours if you do a simple 2/3. Just springs, keys and shocks. Others who do the same type of drop say that if you throw in some helper bag in the back, you can still tow things. As far as the tire size, I'm not sure. Might be a tight fit.

 

[07Burb]

If you keep your drop mild like a 2/3 or 2/4 you can still take it camping without issues and it's not that expensive.

 

[2005SnowKon]

Who would you recommend brand wise for the kit??


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[07Burb]

I've got a belltech kit on mine right now and love it. Rides great!

 

[2005SnowKon]

What all came in that belltech kit?? My tire size is the only thing that im worried about. The Yukon came with that tire size


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[NORCAL SS]

here you go
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=86

 

[2005SnowKon]

Thanks NorCal, that kit looks just like what I would need. I like the fact it comes with spindles instead of keys. Would you know though with that kit will my 275/60r20 fit or will they rub


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[NORCAL SS]

i fit 305 35 24 on that no problem.

305 35 24 is 32.4 tall 275 60 15 is 32.9

You will be fine

 

[2005SnowKon]

Good that's my biggest issue with doing it just because I just bought those wheels and tires and don't want to have to go smaller. Did you have any issues with turning or going over bumper after??


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[NORCAL SS]

depening on offset do you know the offset of the wheels?

 

[2005SnowKon]

Yes they are 20x9 with a +18 offset which I was told was the factory offset


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[NORCAL SS]

Yeah 9 inch wheel i usually use higher. with what you have now if you look down from the fenderlwell down the tire sticks out correct?

 

[2005SnowKon]

Not really... It's about as flush as can be to the fender.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[NORCAL SS]

then i wouldnt worry

 

[2005SnowKon]

Really.. How so?? I'm completely in the dark when it comes to lowering kits


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[NORCAL SS]

spindles do 2 inches in front in rear the springs with the 1 inch spacer will do 3 and you willbe set to roll

 

[2005SnowKon]

Oh I thought you meant I wouldn't worry as not lower it


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[2005SnowKon]

Would you recommend doing an aftermarket sway bar also?? Or is that a waste of money


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[2005SnowKon]

Once I order that kit what is the favored height in the front. I have my keys turned all the way up and I wrote underneath on my cross member the height but I'm afraid I may have washed off. If anyone could tell me that would be great thanks


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk