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awesome dude!!! 
ILLEGAL REGAL
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I did the black series
Those are the non adjustable ones correct? I was looking at those when I went to SEMA last year. They seem like a nice fit, I just worry about how much drop you get with nothing else.
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yes non-adjustable... not doing any autocross so the tank dont need better lol
what do ya mean about drop with nothing else? I hear aired up the height is like 2-3" lower than stock so drive height would be around 4" lower, which is where I'm at now
what do ya mean about drop with nothing else? I hear aired up the height is like 2-3" lower than stock so drive height would be around 4" lower, which is where I'm at now
I don't know about 4" at ride height. I heard and have read a few threads that it's 4" aired out. That's why I think I'm going spindles and lower control arms to get down to where I want.
On the rear, if you got the ART kit, make sure you cut the stud before you put it in or it will hit the floor. I tightened it up and had to remove everything twice! I still have to tweak mine a bit to get it perfect.
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if it sits at ride height where my ride height currently is I'll be happy. From the pics on the other forum it should be the same then air out another 2"
yea I read that about the stud in the instructions..
yea I read that about the stud in the instructions..
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i used the trailblazer kit with the f9001s on the tahoes just need spacers/washers up top and axle sits on the frame when aired out and with a 2 inch notch the axle will rest on the 2 inch notch.
here is more info on that
f9001 lets the truck sit down a lot farther
http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44945&highlight=f9001
when aired out on the above bags truck sits a lot lower than the tahoe kit they use. Not sure why they use that set up.
here is more info on that
f9001 lets the truck sit down a lot farther
http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44945&highlight=f9001
when aired out on the above bags truck sits a lot lower than the tahoe kit they use. Not sure why they use that set up.
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Just to give you an idea of how it'll look, here's a pic of my old setup. ART shockwaves in the front with the Coolride in the rear, along with the free-travel mod.
Tires are 285/40/22
And now...
Tires are 285/40/22
And now...
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^^^That is one sexy Hoe!!!! I'm in love! 
...it may be time to take off the running boards now
...it may be time to take off the running boards now
Just to give you an idea of how it'll look, here's a pic of my old setup. ART shockwaves in the front with the Coolride in the rear, along with the free-travel mod.
Tires are 285/40/22
And now...
So you only had shockwaves in those pics? How was the ride? Damn if it was that low with only shockwaves, if I just get spindles and shockwaves I'll be happy
solefood21
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The only problem that I could see with spindles and shockwaves is that the front will be much lower than the back. Also, You'll have to ride with a lot of PSI in order to get a good driving height.
I wasn't happy with the ride at all, but that's all relative. After cutting the absolute shit out of my Tahoe, it rides much nicer now! It all comes at a cost though...
I wasn't happy with the ride at all, but that's all relative. After cutting the absolute shit out of my Tahoe, it rides much nicer now! It all comes at a cost though...
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What all did you have to cut up in order to get it to ride right?
MeanGreen03
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Derek, do you have an underhood pictures you could post up?
solefood21
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I'll take some when I get it back. The rear half of the frame is gone, with a new one in it's place. Triangulated 4 link and narrowed rear end in rear and tubular arms, custom bag mounts, relocated arm mounts, and some trick steering linkages in front. Plenty of work!!!
I'll start a thread when it's a little closer to being done!
I'll start a thread when it's a little closer to being done!
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what werent you happy with?
I cant cut this thing up as its the wifeys and we need the 3rd row otherwise it'd have gotten done to lay frame. Besides I need it somewhat idiot proof so if for some reason it wont air up she can still limp it home without tearing the fenders off. Because then it'd somehow be my fault lol
the black shockwaves aren't all that expensive, list at $600. So if I dont like the ride I'll look into other options like possibly adding the frame side cups from an 07+ and doing a strut/bag setup or maybe doing someone elses bag mount on the frame.
solefood21
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I went from a basic 2/3 drop with keys, coils and extenders to an "older" ART kit and it was just hella bouncy. I did have adjustable shocks up front and played with several different combinations of shocks in the back but could never find the sweet spot. The newer Ride Tech stuff that you have should fit the bill, from what I've heard.
Trust me, I enjoyed having the 3rd row in mine and have spend an absolute shit ton of cash in getting it to where it is thus far. The interior is still out of it at my shop waiting for the body shop to work their magic...The project has been in the works for over 2 years. It was definitely fun when it was bagged without all of the hassle of cutting it, and it looked pretty damn tough in person. Pics never did it justice. Go for it man! I'm looking forward to seeing it done!!!
BTW, Idiot proof is exactly right. My wife would drive it every so often and I could tell her, "set the front around XX psi and the rear at XX psi and you'll be fine..." knowing damn well if she didn't do it the truck would still get her home fine. That's what it's all about when you have a family and reliability is job one. My new stuff is built as stout as can be, but one corner too low and I'm out major cash plus having to call a tow truck to bail her out! That's why I bought her a BMW! Don't touch my ride, drive your's!!!
Trust me, I enjoyed having the 3rd row in mine and have spend an absolute shit ton of cash in getting it to where it is thus far. The interior is still out of it at my shop waiting for the body shop to work their magic...The project has been in the works for over 2 years. It was definitely fun when it was bagged without all of the hassle of cutting it, and it looked pretty damn tough in person. Pics never did it justice. Go for it man! I'm looking forward to seeing it done!!!
BTW, Idiot proof is exactly right. My wife would drive it every so often and I could tell her, "set the front around XX psi and the rear at XX psi and you'll be fine..." knowing damn well if she didn't do it the truck would still get her home fine. That's what it's all about when you have a family and reliability is job one. My new stuff is built as stout as can be, but one corner too low and I'm out major cash plus having to call a tow truck to bail her out! That's why I bought her a BMW! Don't touch my ride, drive your's!!!
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Gotta get a few things to help with the install and hope to get it on here shortly
So any progress on the install? I am especially interested in the shockwaves since I have the ART rear kit and know it rides good. Post up, let us know how it went, or hasn't lol
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Since it's arrived I've barely had time to wipe my ass lol. Goal is to get it done by the last weekend of the month for a 400mile round trip excursion
