Dropped it 4"- 5"

[NathanJax]

I put this in member photos, but I wanted to put it here so everyone sees it. I know not everyone goes in there and everyone is always asking lowering questions...



Well, I've slowly been piecing my suspension together. Finally got it all together, and installed it over the weekend. I've been planning it for 2 months now and getting a lot of info from the people on here. Also getting deals where ever I could get them.

For the front:

3/4 Ton Keys in Front 1" to 3" Lower
Bilstein HD shocks f4-be5-6500-h0
Eibach Sway Bar
McGaughy's 2" Drop Spindles


For the rear:
Airlift Inner Spring Rear Helper Bags
Bilstein HD shocks f4-be5-6501-h0
Belltech 5" Rear Coil Springs
Belltech Rear Shock Extenders
DJM 3/4" Urethane Rear Bump Stops
DJM Free Travel Mod
Eibach Sway Bar


To bypass the factory air suspension, I just disconnected the battery, pulled the RTD (Real Time Dampening) fuse under the hood, and everything works fine.

ALSO, last week, some guy offered to trade me my stock 17's for his 20's, so I did. I don't really care for them, but they'll do for now until I get my 07-09 Escalade OEM 22's. They are the Boss 315's with 275/55/20 tires.

Anyways, onto the pics...

The rear should come down a little bit more once the springs settle. The front I had to raise up an inch or so because it was rubbing bad, but it's nice to know I can go lower. The front sway bar I purchased was for the 07-09 body style (bought set off craigslist, rear was correct) so I'm selling it and have the correct bar on the way. Blacking out my rear tail lights and 3rd brake light over the next few days.

You can click the link in my signature for more info and more pictures of it.

Let me know what ya think...


Updated: Went back to OEM rims...

 

[iwaslowr]

Looks great!

 

[BlackDenali]

I love the drop and stick with black wheels!!!!!

 

[NJ04HOE]

Looks great, I can't wait to see what the escalade 22's will look like on there.

BTW, the bilstein part #'s are those the HD shocks? I'm dropping my tahoe soon and wanted to know if those are the same ones that I would need?

 

[NathanJax]

the bilstein part #'s are those the HD shocks?

Yup

 

[El Brando]

WOW. Looks so good. Perfect stance IMHO. Maybe some all black wheels though, no polished lip. Still looks outstanding.

 

[Modded]

Looking good man!

 

[Sam Hamm]

is it awd?

 

[roadrageror]

sweet!

 

[NathanJax]

is it awd?

Yup

 

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

I love it!

 

[BOSS]

Looks good

SO how is the ride?

B

 

[Nickleahy23]

damn i really need to get new shocks and do the free travel mod..looks badass

 

[NathanJax]

Looks good

SO how is the ride?

B

Rides good. I definitely recommend the Bilstein HD shocks to anyone who wants to swap out shocks. It's a little bumpy in the rear because I haven't put the helper bags in yet. My free time this week has been playing with my 16 month old daughter...




Thanks for all the comments guys. SERIOUSLY, this wouldn't have been done without the help from everyone on this forum. I took my time, read a lot, and waited patiently to get the right stuff.

 

[Sam Hamm]

sorry if this is a dumb question but ive been thinking about dropping a few wheel sizes and lowering it about as much as yours.

so heres my question. why didnt you just use the stock escalade struts with helper bags?

 

[JKmotorsports]

That looks good bro. I like it

 

[Eagle]

that is damn nice!

 

[Fyrcaptain]

That shit looks tight Nathan.....

 

[Max]

Get your bags in yet? I'm running more pressure in mine, thing is so much fun hitting corners now that I have some sticky tires.

 

[BlizzardX23]

How much psi are you running in them now? Im at 10...but have not been able to drive the truck yet since I've installed them