Rear suspension sits low

[Morales1995]

Hello all, I recently purchased a 2021 PPV and have noticed the rear suspension sits really low, as does pretty much all the tahoes. That being said, is there a suspension lift that addresses this issue? Or if anyone has found a solution?

I’m also curious about the 20s I wanna drop down to 18s anything I should look out for?

Thanks for the help!

 

[lawbet]

the problem is the lower arm. not sure if a lifting kit would help.

 

[olyelr]

Hello all, I recently purchased a 2021 PPV and have noticed the rear suspension sits really low, as does pretty much all the tahoes. That being said, is there a suspension lift that addresses this issue? Or if anyone has found a solution?

I’m also curious about the 20s I wanna drop down to 18s anything I should look out for?

Thanks for the help!

Are you talking about the ride height being low, or the suspension components hanging down low?

 

[olyelr]

the problem is the lower arm. not sure if a lifting kit would help.

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Nope. You could put a 12” lift on there and that wont change. Just larger tires will change that.

 

[Morales1995]

Are you talking about the ride height being low, or the suspension components hanging down low?

The Suspension components being low… it’s kinda worrisome that they sit as low as they do especially with the picture above.

 

[olyelr]

The Suspension components being low… it’s kinda worrisome that they sit as low as they do especially with the picture above.

Nah. Your trying to find a solution to a problem that dosnt exist.

 

[lawbet]

Nah. Your trying to find a solution to a problem that dosnt exist.

 

[olyelr]

Yea, i guess if you buy an $80k rear independent suspension suv to go out rock crawling, then you will certainly have an issue.

 

[lawbet]

Yea, i guess if you buy an $80k rear independent suspension suv to go out rock crawling, then you will certainly have an issue.

So you suggest we treat it like a sedan. funny that there is a version called Z71/AT4 for off roading/not.

Armada / Expedition both have rear independent suspensions and have no problem rock crawling.

 

[olyelr]

So you suggest we treat it like a sedan. funny that there is a version called Z71/AT4 for off roading/not.

Armada / Expedition both have rear independent suspensions and have no problem rock crawling.

Im not suggesting that at all. Im making the statement that if you buy one, even the at4/z71, and use it to rock crawl, then yes you will be dragging the rear lower arms.

Why the hell gm engineered them so low is beyond me, but they did, and i highly doubt there will be any upgraded units in the near future…if ever.

So if you want to rock crawl with your $80k suv, maybe swing for the ford or nissan instead so you can gain an inch of clearance.

 

[Chad G 1979]

Depends on what type of offroading your going to do. If its just some mild mudding/rock crawling then sure, use your 65-75k rig. If your doing more serious offroading, get a dedicated rig amd get it set up properly to do the mire intensive stuff. I know i sure am not going to want to buy an 65-75k rig and take it offroading/rock crawling on anything extensive. Then again i dont offroad so what do i know???

 

[Edfromcorolla]

It’s pretty bad for beach driving, which is honestly a popular use for these vehicles. I live in northeast North Carolina and have to commute the beach. I personally drive a Subaru and I have way more clearance and have even taken video behind them. I’ve been seeing quite a few of the new generation stuck ( a result of not airing down) but on these you can’t decide to air down later…these things drag so bad you have no room to work with. The Expedition doesn’t drag in the rear near as bad. People here are refusing to buy the newer Tahoes/Suburbans and they used to be a favorite around here.

 

[TrueAt1stLight]

It’s pretty bad for beach driving, which is honestly a popular use for these vehicles. I live in northeast North Carolina and have to commute the beach. I personally drive a Subaru and I have way more clearance and have even taken video behind them. I’ve been seeing quite a few of the new generation stuck ( a result of not airing down) but on these you can’t decide to air down later…these things drag so bad you have no room to work with. The Expedition doesn’t drag in the rear near as bad. People here are refusing to buy the newer Tahoes/Suburbans and they used to be a favorite around here.

‘Drives a Subaru; first post dumping on Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon:’ Strange! Anything else to contribute on an owners’ forum?

 

[Edfromcorolla]

‘Drives a Subaru; first post dumping on Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon:’ Strange! Anything else to contribute on an owners’ forum?

I just ran across the post online reading some beach driving posts. I’m not trying to dump on them and I hope they fix the issue.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

Wow thats no bueno. I dont consider this rock crawling - just a trail with some rocks on it. It really looks like they went out of their way to hit those rocks like that too. Sand may be a real issue it seems...

 

[R32driver]

These new rigs are made for taking your kids to school and picking up the groceries in style. There’s nothing off-road worthy about them with that independent rear suspension setup. Sure the z71 and at4 come with an “off-road appearance” package and a little lift but that don’t change a thing in the rear on the bottom side. Might as well be off-roading grandmas Buick

 

[bigtex878]

Made my decision after watching this video on Not to buy this newer suv with the bullcrap IRS. Thanks