From lifted to lowered

[White07Tahoe]

I decided to change my Tahoe a little. I had a CCM 2.5/1" leveling kit with 305/55/20 terra grapplers. Now I put the stock 275/55/20 tires back on with 2" drop spindals, adjustable struts lowered about an inch, drop springs and shocks in the back with rear hardware kit, all Belltech. Also have helper bags so I can still tow some things. I removed roof rails. I had already removed the running boards and I can't decide if I should put them back on. Opinions?
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Now:

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Can someone please make me a sig since I don't have one? Thanks!

 

[felixgun]

Looks great both ways. PLEASE put the running boards back on now that it's lowered!!

 

[Modded]

Looked good before Andrew, even better dropped!
I say put the running boards back on. Removing them makes the Tahoe look higher and shows some frame.

 

[White07Tahoe]

Thanks guy, I agree that it would make the truck look lower, I'll prob put them back on next week sometime.

 

[Jimmyp19]

Thanks guy, I agree that it would make the truck look lower, I'll prob put them back on next week sometime.

Roof rails.....I was thinking on doing the same thing, what did the wholes on the roof look like and how did you cover them?

Welding?

Did you just leave them open?

thanks

 

[OHSIXX]

Looks good as is so its a tough call to throw the boards back on....although they cover the frame from eyesight Either way--WeLL DoNe

 

[07Burb]

Nice job and I'd put the roof rails back on too

I'm also interested to know what you did about the holes in the roof

 

[sumo]

I love the lowered look, Agree with the running boards.

 

[lx4life]

Also put the front lip back on the bumper will look alot lower in the front.

 

[White07Tahoe]

Thanks for the comments
I'm going to put to boards back on to see how I like it and I'll post pics.
Roof rails are staying off for a while, I think it looks sleek with out them. I went to a local hardware store and got new 1/2" screws with a dab of silicone to fill the holes. Next I have to take off the satellite radio fin antenna.
I would like to have a stock front valance but the one on the truck is actually cut and I don't know where to get a new one and I don't feel like buying one.

 

[lx4life]

you can get a valance for 50 bucks on ebay I would paint it to match also

 

[Tahoewhat]

i like it lowered. For the running boards, i say keep them off, its not any different from when it was lifted, leveled. Still could see the frame, even more then, b/c it was higher, now its just lower, still see frame, both ways.
I say keep them off, be different, looks good off.
If it bothers you much, jsut paint the frame black or something. lol

 

[Goodinblack]

I like the truck both ways. Though me personally, I would say always lower a 2wd and raise a 4wd or leave it alone.

I vote to leave the roof rack rails off. I too just did this. I don't like the "wagon look".

I vote for side skirts or put the boards back on.

Nice pictures with the Nikon.

 

[STORMIN08]

i say leave it, no need for boards on a lowered truck. roof looks great as is...

i also recommend selling me your level kit ! seriously , if your selling it.

 

[mikdiazz]

having the runningboards on gives the truck extra lowered visual effect

 

[StormTrooper2181]

i think your truck looks incredible lowered. perfection.

 

[SWSS]

love the lowered look. i like the slicktop look. i was never big on the steps but i must admit the black doesnt stand out that much on the white...

 

[KMeloney]

Any new pics with the boards back on?

 

[Bamtastic14]

Roof rails.....I was thinking on doing the same thing, what did the wholes on the roof look like and how did you cover them?

Welding?

Did you just leave them open?

thanks

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[Jimmyp19]

sexy ass avalanche love it!!!

Thanks man, appreciate it