Show off your 2015-2020 lowered tahoes and yukons

[boomscatty]

The Escalade sitting on Norcall SS drop kit. Thanks Tony for your help and guidance. This was the 4th or 5th mod as I had to wait about a month or so for the kit. But well worth the wait. Window Tint, Hotchkis Sway Bars and Exhaust were done while I waited for the drop kit.

First pic is after installing the drop kit and Wilwoods. The next stop was detail shop for a quick wash.

Next pic is after I had the wheels completed at the powder coat shop, mounted, & installed about 4 months later.

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Specs on those wheels please!!!

 

[Staggered 02]

Hi Scott, the wheels are 26" Intro Vista II. The fronts are 26 X 9 and the rears are 26 X 10 Staggered offset. The rear lip is 3" the front is 2". That was the deepest I could go without having to modify anything besides the suspension (i.e. lowering) of course. I am sorry but I don't know the exact offset. I'd have to call out to SoCal to double check.

I requested for the full polish option so that the subsequent powder coat operation would be easier and look better than non-polished. Masking was time consuming but worth the extra effort. I am very pleased with the results and am glad that I chose the Intros.

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

Before and after, Norcal SS 2/4 drop

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Is the rear window spoiler longer?

 

[olyelr]

Is the rear window spoiler longer?

That is odd. Looks like the “stock” picture is in reverse, as the gas cap is on what appears to be the passenger side. I suppose the badging gives it away too.

 

[Balistikb]

Yes sir, I think they are great. Noticeable difference. They are designed for both stock or lowered. I have Hotchkis sway bars on the Escalade, My Crew Cab, and on my Impala SS. Liked them and the quality so much I went ahead and put a set on my G35 Infiniti.

Definitely would recommend. As noted, this was one of the very first few mods.

Found and uploaded the installed pic below

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What does this do for the car?

 

[Staggered 02]

What does this do for the car?


The bigger thicker sway bars tighten up your suspension and ride. The difference is most noticeable on tight corners or bends such as an on ramp or an off ramp highway exit. It limits body roll thus keeping better tire to road traction. On the SS and the Infiniti, I can get on or off the highway at some amount "theoretically" higher than the posted speed limit without any issues.

On the 2005 Escalade I installed Eibach sway bars. The did the job. Definitely like and recommend the Hotchkis product line.

The Infniti sway bar sits a little different than on the SS and the truck / SUV

 

[Balistikb]

What does this do for the car?


The bigger thicker sway bars tighten up your suspension and ride. The difference is most noticeable on tight corners or bends such as an on ramp or an off ramp highway exit. It limits body roll thus keeping better tire to road traction. On the SS and the Infiniti, I can get on or off the highway at some amount "theoretically" higher than the posted speed limit without any issues.

On the 2005 Escalade I installed Eibach sway bars. The did the job. Definitely like and recommend the Hotchkis product line.

The Infniti sway bar sits a little different than on the SS and the truck / SUV

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Interesting…
I just purchased the Norco 2/4 lowering kit so this may be something I look into after making that suspension change. Thank you for the information.

 

[Staggered 02]

Yes sir, you are welcome. Not an immediate must have but a nice worthwhile upgrade. You can physically tell the difference between the aftermarket sway bars versus stock. Post some pics of your new look when you get it done. Thanks.

 

[16SLE91]

2” rear drop

 

[Staggered 02]

^^^ Very nice!!!

 

[16SLE91]

^^^ Very nice!!!

Thank you !!

 

[LTRAutomotiveRST]

Finished the rear in the rain dropped the rear 3.5in. Thanks to Tony. Thinking I need to drop the front about an inch. Want to put some miles on it and see how it all settles out.

 

[lynxnova]

Stock vs norcal ss 3/6 kit

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Hey NorCal, I’m curious as to how the ride is with 26” wheels? Im currently on 24’s and wanted to go up ton26’s but was afraid of the rude being a lil to hard and road noise to loud. Is it a big difference going from 24 to 26?


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[LTRAutomotiveRST]

Well did the front spindles today and took rear spacer out. Loving the look and the ride. Think I may go to a 275-45-22 instead of the 285s. They rub at full lock on the mud flap backing I'm my drive way.

Thanks for all the help NORCAL SS

 

[Balistikb]

I did my 2/4 drop this weekend and here it is. There is exactly a 1" difference between the front and back. Rear has helper bags installed for when I hitch on my boat.
Before

After

 

[gat0r]

^ looks good lowered

did you vinyl wrap the chrome trim? did it just not stay on passenger door or is it still to be handled?

 

[lynxnova]

Looks great! But is it 4’ in the rear or 3’? With the 3’ rear drop you would have a slight rake look, the 4’ should be closer to leveled


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[Balistikb]

^ looks good lowered

did you vinyl wrap the chrome trim? did it just not stay on passenger door or is it still to be handled?

I am playing with different vinyl types. It will all be vinyled soon.

 

[Balistikb]

Looks great! But is it 4’ in the rear or 3’? With the 3’ rear drop you would have a slight rake look, the 4’ should be closer to leveled


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It is a 4” drop in the back. 2/4 Norcal kit with shocks.

 

[Balistikb]

2” rear drop

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what is the space between tire and fender in the front and the back?