Question about lift and tires.

[willem]

I got some spare 285/70r17 cooper tires on OEM 17” lt wheels, and i was wondering if they would fit on my 2003 (4wd) tahoe if i would buy something like this: http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2006-GM-1500-SUV-2-5-FRONT-1-5-REAR-LEVELING-LIFT-FEATURING-BILSTEIN-/161624357340?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ATahoe&hash=item25a18ff9dc&vxp=mtr Parts for a tahoe are kinda hard to get in the country were i live so rather know for sure it will fit or what betters options would be.

My apologies for my English since I’m not too good with it.

 

[owl_93]

I got some spare 285/70r17 cooper tires on OEM 17” lt wheels, and i was wondering if they would fit on my 2003 (4wd) tahoe if i would buy something like this: http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2006-GM-1500-SUV-2-5-FRONT-1-5-REAR-LEVELING-LIFT-FEATURING-BILSTEIN-/161624357340?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ATahoe&hash=item25a18ff9dc&vxp=mtr Parts for a tahoe are kinda hard to get in the country were i live so rather know for sure it will fit or what betters options would be.

My apologies for my English since I’m not too good with it.

Your link seems to be broken. But in the URL i saw something mentioning Bilsteins and a Level kit. If you level with keys and spacers and z71 coil springs and bilsteins, you can fit 285/70's. You will need to bring the front up 2.5" or so and add 1-2" spacers with the new springs your should be fine. My tires don't rub at all and they are 285/75/16r, which is the same overall height and width as yours.

 

[willem]

Thanks for your reply. The set includes 2,5" keys, 1,5" spacer, bilstein 5100 front and rear shocks. So only need to get additional z71 coil springs.

 

[owl_93]

Thanks for your reply. The set includes 2,5" keys, 1,5" spacer, bilstein 5100 front and rear shocks. So only need to get additional z71 coil springs.

That sounds right.

Here is what you need...

Front shocks: Bilstein (24-186643) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYNJAVW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_m-R-ub1HW0M01

Rear shocks: Bilstein (24-185783) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU66FO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_baS-ub104YG2C

Coils: Moog 81069 Suspension Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00498ZR7A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YaS-ub1K4D3TH

Keys: 1" - 3" Torsion Bar Lift Keys Chevy Half Ton 6 Lug 4x4 Trucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN1PXI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QbS-ub103YDWK

Spacers: 1.5" Lift Rear Axle Coil Spring Spacers Tahoe Yukon Suburban https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN3BEY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_LcS-ub0YPNVHA

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[willem]

Thanks got everything in order, should be delivered in about 3 weeks.

 

[owl_93]

Great! Post pics here after you get it installed! Hope it works out for you. Cheers

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[05tahoeguy]

owl, sharp looking truck!
i was just reading your amazon list.... and was wondering if that set up would work on my 05 tahoe? also is that the set up you have on your tahoe?

 

[owl_93]

I think it will. What suspension options do you have? Autoride? Z71?

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[05tahoeguy]

bro, i honestly have no idea, its a stock 05 tahoe, lt, with all bells and whistles. i picked up cheap with 215k on it and all records clean. so i am thinking about making it my toy/money pit. currently on 17" stock rims and tires with a set of 275/55/20 in the summer.i want to put some more aggresive tires on the 20's and maybe even the 17"s for winter. i like the way your tahoe sits, and would like my like that.

 

[owl_93]

bro, i honestly have no idea, its a stock 05 tahoe, lt, with all bells and whistles. i picked up cheap with 215k on it and all records clean. so i am thinking about making it my toy/money pit. currently on 17" stock rims and tires with a set of 275/55/20 in the summer.i want to put some more aggresive tires on the 20's and maybe even the 17"s for winter. i like the way your tahoe sits, and would like my like that.

Chances are this should work just fine. The only thing is, if you already have the z71 package, you don't need to buy the coil springs, unless you wanted to replace them. With 215k, you might as well spend the extra $60 bucks for the coils.

Mine had the autoride (automatic air leveling by increasing pressure in the shocks) and my shocks were blown.

Look for the badge on the side of the truck between the rear of the back doors and infront of the cargo side window. It should either say "LS", "LT" or z71. Im guessing you would know if it were a z71...

 

[05tahoeguy]

it is a lt. how much lift did you get from everything you put on? in the past on all my silverados i have had, i ran 285/75/16 and only needed to crank the torsion bars up. never had a problem with rubbing or anything

 

[owl_93]

it is a lt. how much lift did you get from everything you put on? in the past on all my silverados i have had, i ran 285/75/16 and only needed to crank the torsion bars up. never had a problem with rubbing or anything

I got about 2.5"+ of lift. I run 285/75/r16 MT's with no rub.

 

[05tahoeguy]

owl, i just wanted to say thanks for your help. i have ordered all the above said parts, and i am eagerly awaiting shipment. once everything is in i will post before and after pictures.
....now my next dilemma, which rims to run new tires on, my 17''s or my 20"s

 

[owl_93]

owl, i just wanted to say thanks for your help. i have ordered all the above said parts, and i am eagerly awaiting shipment. once everything is in i will post before and after pictures.
....now my next dilemma, which rims to run new tires on, my 17''s or my 20"s

If you're going to hit the trails or mud patches, go with the 17's and get some nice MT tires. The bigger the sidewall, the cheaper the tire, especially with AT/MT tires. If your gonna be cruising on the road, id go with the 20's. I used to run 20x8's with 275/55 AT tires and that was great for pavement and the dirt roads and the occasional mud.

 

[Ross138]

I was looking to add 285/70r17's to my 04 Yukon. Just ordered 1.5-2.5 torsion keys and shocks on all 4 from Rough Country. Is this not going to be enough?

 

[owl_93]

I was looking to add 285/70r17's to my 04 Yukon. Just ordered 1.5-2.5 torsion keys and shocks on all 4 from Rough Country. Is this not going to be enough?

If you crank the keys all the way you should be ok. Might rub a little. Are the rough country shocks longer than stock up front? Also, are you not leveling the rear? Theres' probably enough room in the rear wheel wells to stuff 33's, but your truck is gonna be leaning if you don't bring the rear up too

 

[4WDTRK]

I was looking to add 285/70r17's to my 04 Yukon. Just ordered 1.5-2.5 torsion keys and shocks on all 4 from Rough Country. Is this not going to be enough?

I'm keyed and running that size tire, no problems.

 

[Juiceman74]

That sounds right.

Here is what you need...

Front shocks: Bilstein (24-186643) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYNJAVW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_m-R-ub1HW0M01

Rear shocks: Bilstein (24-185783) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU66FO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_baS-ub104YG2C

Coils: Moog 81069 Suspension Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00498ZR7A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YaS-ub1K4D3TH

Keys: 1" - 3" Torsion Bar Lift Keys Chevy Half Ton 6 Lug 4x4 Trucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN1PXI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QbS-ub103YDWK

Spacers: 1.5" Lift Rear Axle Coil Spring Spacers Tahoe Yukon Suburban https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN3BEY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_LcS-ub0YPNVHA

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Owl,
Would all of these parts work for a 2004 GMC Yukon SLT? And how hard would it be to install these parts myself?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

If you're going to hit the trails or mud patches, go with the 17's and get some nice MT tires. The bigger the sidewall, the cheaper the tire, especially with AT/MT tires. If your gonna be cruising on the road, id go with the 20's. I used to run 20x8's with 275/55 AT tires and that was great for pavement and the dirt roads and the occasional mud.

More sidewall and a narrower wheel allow you to air down more which = more traction off road. 17" wheels are a good size, those are what come from the factory on Jeep Wrangler JK's (except the safari edition) so lots of tire choices.

 

[owl_93]

Owl,
Would all of these parts work for a 2004 GMC Yukon SLT? And how hard would it be to install these parts myself?

S/B fine on your Yukon. And it would be tough to do all this yourself without the right tools. You'd need compressors for the coils, a lift to lift the truck up by its frame while you install the keys and crank them. Also, you most definitely need an alignment after this because cranking the keys will put a camber on your front wheels which needs to be corrected before driving.

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