Ranch Hand sag

[TeaDubya2011]

Guys,

I know I've been hiring it heavy lately but I want to have no surprises after I drop 500 bucks on this 3.5 RC lift. I have a ranch hand on the front of my Tahoe and don't want to lift it and have it still sag. Will this be an issue or can I go with a smaller spacer for the rear?

Any input is greatly appreciated

 

[Rangel]

there shouldnt be much sagging with a brush guard, maybe if it was a full replacement bumper

 

[TeaDubya2011]

Well, the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well are coming in at 38" & 35". So even if I put the 3.5 in the front, I'd be half an inch higher in the front than the rear without putting the rear lift on

 

[fiatdale]

How much do you weigh? The RH brush guard isn't as heavy as the full bumper. Take a measurement, pop the hood, and sit on the core support. If you weigh 170+ and it doesn't drop, you're good. That guard isn't going to weigh that much.

 

[Rangel]

I wouldn't think a brush guard would weight more than 40-50lbs

 

[TeaDubya2011]

This one, according to ranch hands website, weighs 99lbs. I may just need new shocks. I'm at 91k miles

 

[fiatdale]

99 isnt all that heavy. You should be fine.

 

[TeaDubya2011]

Hopefully so. I'm not going to be too happy with the nose dive. Don't know why chevy does that to a 4wd

 

[fiatdale]

If you're that worried about it, look into springs on a 1500 truck that come with a snow plow prep package. I believe they're stiffer. It's only 100 pounds. That's not much

 

[TeaDubya2011]

Any recommended aftermarket springs? I'm sure the Z71's had a different setup than my LT. So something aftermarket that is similar to that