ThwopKing
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What makes the Belltech rear 3/4 springs Adjustable?
Official 00-06 Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade drop guide with pics...
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They should come with a 1” spacer. Spacer in 3”. Spacer out 4”
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Just a visual for looks and fitment.
Same 2/4 but with shorter tires. Obviously no rubbing 285/50/20s
And then same drop again 295/30/26s no rubbing except the back fender liner
Same 2/4 but with shorter tires. Obviously no rubbing 285/50/20s
And then same drop again 295/30/26s no rubbing except the back fender liner
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I like the look of the 285-50-20 and my son has that exact same style tire on his trailblazer but a 275-45-20. Tire wear is excellent.
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They look good, I don’t like the fender gap they create. That just means I have to go lower another 2 inches lol
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Very good thread. Glad it is pinned. The 05 Escalade before I replaced it with the Platnum. Had a 2/4 drop. Rode and handled great.
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Looks good. What size rear wheels and offset?
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Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2003 Yukon XL 2WD
Advertised drop:
- 2"/3" (considered lower, but I tow a lot)
Fender height front/rear:
-33.75/34.5
Front:
- LCA's : stock with short domed travel dampers
- UCA's : stock
- Spindles : McGaughy 2" dropped
- Sway Bar : stock
- Tie Rods : Moog
-T-bars : stock
- T-bar keys : stock
- Shocks : Bilstein 5400
- Steering : stock
Rear:
- UTA : stock
- LTA : stock
- Springs : H&R 3" lowering coils
- Panhard : Spohn adjustable
- Sway Bar : stock
- Shocks : shock extenders with Bilstein 5400
- Free Travel Mod - Yes
Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 22" aftermarket snowflake
- Tires : Michelin Defender LTX 285/45/22
Considered upgrades:
Front coil-over conversion/torsion bar delete, shortened rear sway bar end links, larger sway bars
Brief impressions of setup:
Somewhat firmer than stock, but only harsh on very rough pavement. Quality tires make a huge difference.
- 2003 Yukon XL 2WD
Advertised drop:
- 2"/3" (considered lower, but I tow a lot)
Fender height front/rear:
-33.75/34.5
Front:
- LCA's : stock with short domed travel dampers
- UCA's : stock
- Spindles : McGaughy 2" dropped
- Sway Bar : stock
- Tie Rods : Moog
-T-bars : stock
- T-bar keys : stock
- Shocks : Bilstein 5400
- Steering : stock
Rear:
- UTA : stock
- LTA : stock
- Springs : H&R 3" lowering coils
- Panhard : Spohn adjustable
- Sway Bar : stock
- Shocks : shock extenders with Bilstein 5400
- Free Travel Mod - Yes
Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 22" aftermarket snowflake
- Tires : Michelin Defender LTX 285/45/22
Considered upgrades:
Front coil-over conversion/torsion bar delete, shortened rear sway bar end links, larger sway bars
Brief impressions of setup:
Somewhat firmer than stock, but only harsh on very rough pavement. Quality tires make a huge difference.
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Thanks. Front tires are 275/30/24. Rears are 285/30/24. Wheel widths are 24X9 up front and 24X10 in the rear.
Did it over 8 years ago. I don't remember the offset. Front lip is 2". The rear I believe is 3.5".
Did it over 8 years ago. I don't remember the offset. Front lip is 2". The rear I believe is 3.5".
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Looks good. Rare to see any lip or staggered with these years. Except of course the extreme.
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Yes, thanks and I agree. I actually was thinking of going a little wider on the rear. I took measurements and confirmed I could have gotten about an inch more by narrowing the inboard wheel hoop. I was in the process of doing that when I switched direction and purchased the 2015 platinum instead. I ended up selling this 2005.
I did narrow the rear end on my 02 Silverado 6 inches in order to fit the wider and deeper dish Intros without having to do any other body or bed modifications.
I did narrow the rear end on my 02 Silverado 6 inches in order to fit the wider and deeper dish Intros without having to do any other body or bed modifications.
ThwopKing
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Finally getting ready to order a kit to drop it...Wife is worried about it being too low so only going for this now......
Norcal custom combo 2/3 for 00-06 Tahoe Yukon lowering kit
Norcal custom combo 2/3 for 00-06 Tahoe Yukon lowering kit
- This kit fits all all 2wd/4x4 00-06 UP Tahoes, Yukons, etc without autoride. .
- Front belltech 2 inch keys
- Rear 3-4 inch adjustable drop springs
- Rear shock extenders
- Rear bumpstops for free travel mod/font>
Don’t do keys they ride like crap! DJM arms do not have provision for joust stops and other issues. If I had to do it over again here is how I would do it.
Also might as well run 2/4” drop. The 2/3 still has a rake.
2” spindles
3-4” springs
Relocate sway bar with DJM end links
Shocks front and rear
Adjustable Panhard
Shock extenders
Free travel
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DirtyBlackHoe
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Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2004 Yukon 2WD
Advertised drop:
- 3"/4"
Fender height front/rear:
-I will measure this weekend...just had it aligned
Front:
- LCA's : stock
- UCA's : Moog CK80826 offset bushing arms
- Spindles : Belltech 2" Drop
- Sway Bar : Belltech
- Tie Rods : stock
-T-bars : stock
- T-bar keys : 2" drop keys cranked for stiffness
- Shocks : Belltech SP
- Steering : stock
Rear:
- UTA : stock
- LTA : stock
- Springs : Belltech 4"
- Panhard : Spohn adjustable
- Sway Bar : Belltech
- Shocks : Belltech SP
- Free Travel Mod - Yes
Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 20" GMC Yukon Stocks
- Tires : Toyo ST 265/50R20
Considered upgrades:
Front coil-over conversion/torsion bar delete, 22" or 24" wheels
Brief impressions of setup:
Somewhat firmer than stock, but only harsh on very rough pavement.
- 2004 Yukon 2WD
Advertised drop:
- 3"/4"
Fender height front/rear:
-I will measure this weekend...just had it aligned
Front:
- LCA's : stock
- UCA's : Moog CK80826 offset bushing arms
- Spindles : Belltech 2" Drop
- Sway Bar : Belltech
- Tie Rods : stock
-T-bars : stock
- T-bar keys : 2" drop keys cranked for stiffness
- Shocks : Belltech SP
- Steering : stock
Rear:
- UTA : stock
- LTA : stock
- Springs : Belltech 4"
- Panhard : Spohn adjustable
- Sway Bar : Belltech
- Shocks : Belltech SP
- Free Travel Mod - Yes
Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 20" GMC Yukon Stocks
- Tires : Toyo ST 265/50R20
Considered upgrades:
Front coil-over conversion/torsion bar delete, 22" or 24" wheels
Brief impressions of setup:
Somewhat firmer than stock, but only harsh on very rough pavement.
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ThwopKing
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Thanks for letting me know....I havent sent the order through yet. Its $ 499 for the one with drop spindles so I'll just order that one to start.
DirtyBlackHoe
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Is that a 2/4 drop??
ThwopKing
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OK we are installing my kit now....Anyone else with the beltech kit and spindles feel like you have to cut the ball joint thread a bit much? By time I cut mine and tighten the nut on the upper ball joint I doubt I will be able to see any thread protruding at all. Just worries me a bit
ThwopKing
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You can see in this pic how close it is to the axle.
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