Readylift 2.25" Level Kit Installed

[aybassfishing]

I am new to the forum and looking for some advice on my ride. I recently had the Readylift 2.25" level kit installed along with 275/60/20 BFG KO2's on my 2007 Yukon. To me, it looks like it is lower in the rear and would like to know if I should install 1" coil spacers? I do tow a boat and when hooked up, brings down the rear about an inch. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Wake]

Hard to tell from the pics with the black on black but it looks level to me.

How is the ride quality since the upgrade? I may do the same to my escalade when I change the front struts.

 

[aybassfishing]

Ride is awesome! There really isn't much difference from stock. I originally had the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 305/55/20 but they had rubbed bad in the front and rear. I could have made them work by trimming but did not want to mess with it. Discount Tire did not give me any hassle when I asked to exchange for a different size due to the rub. I wanted to stick with the Nitto's but they did not have 275/60/20 in stock. So I ended up going with the BFG KO2's which so far is turning out to be a good tire. I am happy with the outcome! Now trying to decide if I should get the spacer in the rear or not.

 

[Jonah52]

Here is what I would do: I have a denali but I did a 2.5'' front and 1.5'' rear. You definitely are not level with just the 2.25'' up front, but it looks good. I would recommend a 1.5'' rear instead of a 1'' because mine is only 1/4'' higher in the rear than the front, and it could be about .5'' higher. It still looks like it's leaning a touch. I towed a trailer and she was sagging pretty good. I would recommend the 1.5'' rear for you as I am thinking of switching to a 2''.

Do you rub with those tires? That is the exact set up I wanna run I'm just a smidge taller than you. Can you get me a pic of the truck from the back, I'm worried about the 275/60/20 being too narrow. I am using my factory 20's too.

Let me know if you have more questions @aybassfishing

 

[Wake]

Ride is awesome! There really isn't much difference from stock. I originally had the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 305/55/20 but they had rubbed bad in the front and rear. I could have made them work by trimming but did not want to mess with it. Discount Tire did not give me any hassle when I asked to exchange for a different size due to the rub. I wanted to stick with the Nitto's but they did not have 275/60/20 in stock. So I ended up going with the BFG KO2's which so far is turning out to be a good tire. I am happy with the outcome! Now trying to decide if I should get the spacer in the rear or not.

Glad to hear the ride isn't compromised. I had this type of lift on my old Trailblazer and it didn't seem to affect the ride. On my previous 05 Escalade though, the lift/leveling kit was a new key for the torsion bar, that made the ride horrible enough that I swapped back in the stock keys.

275/60/20? That seems an odd size. How about the more common 275/55/20? Those should be plentiful as that was what was on the previous 20" wheels that GM (and everyone else) seems to use or have used recently. That common 20" size is actually cheaper than the 17" size on the last generation Escalade. I was pleasantly shocked to find when shopping tires.

I plan to take the mint factory chrome 20s saved from my 05 and put them on my 07. The 22s are just too rough riding for me (not to mention ugly with the peeling chrome). I also test drove a base model Escalade with 18s while shopping and the difference in comfort was night and day.

 

[Clean07Burb]

Looks level to me, too, but it is kinda hard to tell from the pics you posted. Looks good, though.

 

[Jonah52]

Glad to hear the ride isn't compromised. I had this type of lift on my old Trailblazer and it didn't seem to affect the ride. On my previous 05 Escalade though, the lift/leveling kit was a new key for the torsion bar, that made the ride horrible enough that I swapped back in the stock keys.

275/60/20? That seems an odd size. How about the more common 275/55/20? Those should be plentiful as that was what was on the previous 20" wheels that GM (and everyone else) seems to use or have used recently. That common 20" size is actually cheaper than the 17" size on the last generation Escalade. I was pleasantly shocked to find when shopping tires.

I plan to take the mint factory chrome 20s saved from my 05 and put them on my 07. The 22s are just too rough riding for me (not to mention ugly with the peeling chrome). I also test drove a base model Escalade with 18s while shopping and the difference in comfort was night and day.

The 275/55/20 looks too small with that amount of lift. That's why he went to the 60 which is taller but not wider.

 

[OHSIXX]

Looks good to me-really nice Yukon! You could do helper bags in the rear if you are worried about it dropping down.

 

[01Konvict]

Looks level to me, maybe add 1/2" in rear. You can add 1" but before I would do anything what are your fender measurements? I would add airlift 1000s helper bags for towing regardless! Good looking yukon though!

The 275/60R20 is a common tire as its what comes on the dodge 1500s from the factory. They roughly come out to be 33x11R20 and are class C. Awesome size to run on 1500 series!