Need help finding a leveling/lift kit for. “17 Tahoe with rear air suspension.

[biggp80]

So I wasted $300 on a Readylift 69-3015 2.25” front 1.5 rear on my 2017 Tahoe LT 4x4.

I went to install it and the kit says it won’t work with rear air suspension, is there a kit out there I can get that will? Or do I have to convert to coil?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Pretty much all of them say that. Does it come with shock extenders? You'll need to correct the rear height sensor. If it is the same as the older trucks then it is fairly simple. Im sure someone will chime in with more details.

 

[biggp80]

Pretty much all of them say that. Does it come with shock extenders? You'll need to correct the rear height sensor. If it is the same as the older trucks then it is fairly simple. Im sure someone will chime in with more details.

I hope so I’m seriously stressed I’ve got $1500 worth of tires and a level kit that I can’t use and can’t get my money back.

 

[olyelr]

So I wasted $300 on a Readylift 69-3015 2.25” front 1.5 rear on my 2017 Tahoe LT 4x4.

I went to install it and the kit says it won’t work with rear air suspension, is there a kit out there I can get that will? Or do I have to convert to coil?

Your rear suspension is coils...the shocks are air assist.

A shock extender may be needed if the kit does not come with it. Also, the rear sensor arms may need to be adjusted slightly to get the air setup functioning perfectly again.

 

[biggp80]

Your rear suspension is coils...the shocks are air assist.

A shock extender may be needed if the kit does not come with it. Also, the rear sensor arms may need to be adjusted slightly to get the air setup functioning perfectly again.

Is there any other kits you can recommend? Looking to fit 305/55/20

 

[Eniam17]

https://suspensionmaxx.com/find-my-truck

Suspensionmaxx i believe makes everything you need - front level/rear level and shock extension kits. I used their kit on my previous Sierra Denali and current 17 Yukon Denali and it's great.

 

[olyelr]

Is there any other kits you can recommend? Looking to fit 305/55/20

That is a 33x12 tire roughly...shouldnt have much of an issue clearing them with the kit you have.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Is there any other kits you can recommend? Looking to fit 305/55/20

I googled the lift. No shock extenders included from what I see. Pick up some shock extenders, and assuming the ride height sensors are the same as the older trucks some longer threaded rod from the hardware store and you are golden.

 

[kurtibm]

The O.P. did not mention Magna or not, but I have 2.5 front level kit on my 15 Tahoe LT, 4x4 with OE rear air suspension (Z82 & Z85). With no rear changes, it sits level with no clearance issues with 275/70/20 (35.16 x 10.83). The front, below-bumper 'snowplow' was shortened prior to the wheel/tire change from 18's, so I cannot vouch for stock air dam clearance, but that silly thing should be shortened regardless.

 

[Oh Kee Pah]

Xineering GM Shock Sims - electronic circuit "delete" for changing to passive rear suspension. Allows you to bypass the rear air shocks. GREAT COMPANY!

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Xineering GM Shock Sims - electronic circuit "delete" for changing to passive rear suspension. Allows you to bypass the rear air shocks. GREAT COMPANY!

Sounds to me like OP would like to retain rear air shocks functionality.

 

[Oh Kee Pah]

The Xineering Shock Sims DO allow for passive suspension up front and you can keep the air leveling in the rear...

 

[olyelr]

The Xineering Shock Sims DO allow for passive suspension up front and you can keep the air leveling in the rear...

Yes, they do (thats the way I am running it).

However the original poster is not trying to delete the magnaride at all...just wants his leveling kit installed.

 

[kurtibm]

O.P. has gone sorta dark. Unless I missed it, he does not state whether he has Magna or not. Echoing eniam, the kit he spec'd is not for his vehicle - well the FRONT is but with his current set-up the rear is not. https://www.readylift.com/2-25-f-1-5-r-sst-lift-kit-gm-suv-1500-2007-2018.html .
He merely needs any 2.5 front level kit and (if he wants to) the rear shock extension brackets. https://www.readylift.com/chevy-rea...MI3cO_zrPG6QIVmR-tBh2lHQ0jEAQYASABEgLPKfD_BwE

 

[DirtyBlackHoe]

https://suspensionmaxx.com/find-my-truck

Suspensionmaxx i believe makes everything you need - front level/rear level and shock extension kits. I used their kit on my previous Sierra Denali and current 17 Yukon Denali and it's great.

Do you have any pictures of your Yukon Denali?

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[kurtibm]

D.B.H. - I understand that you asked for a Yukon pic, but this is a Tahoe with a 2.5" front and NO rear lift. Has auto-ride air shocks but does NOT have magna-ride.
275/65/20

 

[DirtyBlackHoe]

D.B.H. - I understand that you asked for a Yukon pic, but this is a Tahoe with a 2.5" front and NO rear lift. Has auto-ride air shocks but does NOT have magna-ride.


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Thank you for the picture....what lift is it? I have to replace my Magneride shocks and am trying to figure out if Bilstein at 1.7" will be best bet or RC bottom spacer and Bilstein set at 0

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[kurtibm]

DBH- If I recall correctly... CCM.

 

[DirtyBlackHoe]

DBH- If I recall correctly... CCM.

How does it ride? Any regrets?

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[kurtibm]

DBH - I have I installed 20's and E rated tires ...that made more of a difference than the lift/level regarding the ride. Although it is clean right now I DO often use it off road (obviously not a 'crawler' by any means) and prefer a more 'truck-like' ride.
In stock configuration there is no WAY to get these off road at all, so a level and 'snow-plow' trim is a decent start. Oh... and dumping the running boards that are not even frame mounted... sad.