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So then what do you guys think... Too low? I'm thinking of throwing that coil spacer that came with the kit in the back and reinstalling my stock keys


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I don't think it's too low. I think it's just about right but then again I like the level look and not big on rake.
 

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No such thing as too low :D I think it looks good.
 
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It's my first time lowering a vehicle, the ride quality is so much different, I'm basically on the bump stops. Waiting til I get paid next to get the two in drop spindles for the front


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It's my first time lowering a vehicle, the ride quality is so much different, I'm basically on the bump stops. Waiting til I get paid next to get the two in drop spindles for the front


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I've heard of several doing the "free travel mod" which is taking out the bumpstop and cutting off the bracket and that is supposed to make it ride better.
 

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Are you swapping out the keys for spindles? Have you trimmed the front or rear bumpstops?
 
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When I get my spindles in a few weeks I will be swapping out keys. I haven't trimmed the bump stops yet. The Belltech on came with new ones for the back. The fronts are all the way compressed.


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I bought the 2/3 kit couldnt get the front to level with the back with the drop keys in so i just left the stock keys in. if i hadnt my 4s would have rubbed alot
 

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I like it, but my only comments would be..... rubbler looks a little big and now the front bumper could use something..... like color matched lower, no lower, paint chrome???? I don't know, I can't put my finger on it yet????
 
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I bought the 2/3 kit couldnt get the front to level with the back with the drop keys in so i just left the stock keys in. if i hadnt my 4s would have rubbed alot

So then are you suggesting I put my stock keys back it to get it looking the way it should??


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I like it, but my only comments would be..... rubbler looks a little big and now the front bumper could use something..... like color matched lower, no lower, paint chrome???? I don't know, I can't put my finger on it yet????

I plan in doing a color matched bumper just saving some money right now to get some other things handled on it. I like the lower though because it's got my fog lights in it. Might have to color match that also. I put smaller tires in since i lowered it. Ha 275/55R20 now


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Sorry about the last post. Not sure how my map came up. Didn't realize it til after i posted


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That looks low for a 2/3! Good stuff though. What are your ground to fender measurements?
 

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Maybe it's a 2/4 I didn't add the spacers in the back. I'll get you the measurements in a few


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Looks good. What shocks do you have on the rear? Do you still have room to adjust the keys? I just got my kit in today and plan on installing the rear springs this weekend. If I have time I'll do the front keys also.
 
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They are just some napa reflex shocks, thinking fancy. Not sure if I will end up getting Belltech shocks or anything but who knows. My lowering keys are cranked all the way up practically so in not sure if I indexed my torsion bars correctly


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They are just some napa reflex shocks, thinking fancy. Not sure if I will end up getting Belltech shocks or anything but who knows. My lowering keys are cranked all the way up practically so in not sure if I indexed my torsion bars correctly


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When you say cranked all the way up, do you mean the bolts are all the way in or most of the way out? I have the stock premium ride shock, I have heard that they will reduce the drop. I only want 3" in the rear 1 1/2" in the front.
 
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Mine has the premium ride to according to the Vin but my Yukon isn't equipped with auto ride. I would stay away from Eibach springs btw. Ha nothing but issues with them and ended going with Belltech. Yes with the keys the bolts are almost bottomed out


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