Show off your 2015-2020 lowered tahoes and yukons

[brucebruce45]

My 16 platinum Escalade

 

[tightchevelle69]

Looking for opinions. My wife has a 2017 Yukon on factory 18" wheels. She is short and pregnant and wants me to lower the yukon so it will be easier for her to get the baby seat in and out. I cant decide between the 2/3.5-4.5 or the 2-4/5-6 kit. We are sticking with the stock wheels until the tires need replaced and then will likely go with factory size 22's. It currently also rubs slightly with the stock 18's on the passenger side at full lock, im assuming on the fender liner. Will either one of these kits drastically increase the amount of rubbing? Will both kits work with the stock 18's? Does the ride get drastically stiffer/harsher with the larger drop?

 

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Hi Derrick. Rubbing with 18s? Maybe something is loose. Have you had a chance to take a good look / check to see? Are the tires wider than normal? My 2015 Escalade is lowered on 26s. Excellent ride, no rubbing issues except for a bit at full lock. I did picked up the kit from NorCal. I believe it was a 1.5 / 4 drop or so. I would have loved to go lower but I did not want to sacrifice the ride.

Here's a few pics of the Escalade on stock 22s while I waited on the 26" Intros to get made. Good luck.

Edit. And a more recent shot. What a difference. LOL

 

[tightchevelle69]

Hi Derrick. Rubbing with 18s? Maybe something is loose. Have you had a chance to take a good look / check to see? Are the tires wider than normal? My 2015 Escalade is lowered on 26s. Excellent ride, no rubbing issues except for a bit at full lock. I did picked up the kit from NorCal. I believe it was a 1.5 / 4 drop or so. I would have loved to go lower but I did not want to sacrifice the ride.

Here's a few pics of the Escalade on stock 22s while I waited on the 26" Intros to get made. Good luck.

Edit. And a more recent shot. What a difference. LOL

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I havent bothered to look to be perfectly honest because it only rubs at full lock and its just barely. We bought it new and it still has stock tires on it.

The wheels made all the difference on your truck. I keep trying to get my wife to agree to 24 or 26" but she doesnt want to give up too much cushion from the tire.

 

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Understand. A good option might be 24s then. you could ride a 35 series tire. Perhaps even a 40 series but to me a 40 series is not a good combo.

I ran 35 series tires on a 2005 Escalade with a slightly larger drop without issues. I actually drove that Escalade to and from Louisiana a few times before I picked up the 2015 and sold the 2005. The 2015 is in Florida with the rest of the rides. I have an 02 Silverado here.

22s are obviously not a bad bet either.

 

[tightchevelle69]

Understand. A good option might be 24s then. you could ride a 35 series tire. Perhaps even a 40 series but to me a 40 series is not a good combo.

I ran 35 series tires on a 2005 Escalade with a slightly larger drop without issues. I actually drove that Escalade to and from Louisiana a few times before I picked up the 2015 and sold the 2005. The 2015 is in Florida with the rest of the rides. I have an 02 Silverado here.

22s are obviously not a bad bet either.

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Yeah, a 40 series wouldn’t be bad but she is dead set on the factory size 22” tire with a drop. So now it’s just a matter of which drop to put on it!

 

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Roger that. Tony Nor Cal SS for the win. He knows these platforms and combinations the best. Good luck.

 

[NeverSatisfied]

My moms 2016 LTZ autoride with a 2/4 drop. Sitting on 24” Texas editions with a 295/35/24 tire. I believe it sits a tad bit below 34” in the front and around 34.25” in the rear (don’t quote me on that).

 

[BADRIDES]

My moms 2016 LTZ full surprise with a 2/4 drop. Sitting on 24” Texas editions with a 295/35/24 tire. I believe it sits a tad bit below 34” in the front and around 34.25” in the rear (don’t quote me on that).
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Damn that is badass

 

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That looks very good! Well done.

 

[AZCreeker]

Hi all, first time post but was able to get a bunch of good ideas from this site so thought I would share pics of my 2016 Suburban LT 4x4. I lowered the rear 2" with the Norcal SS kit (front is stock) and added 22" Dub Shot Calla wheels and Yokohama Parada Spec-X 285/45 r22 tires. Also tinted the front windows and added black chevy bow ties.

The rear still has approximately 1/4 rake after it settled.

Brian


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Norcal SS sold me some Belltech to lower the rear of my suburban and it sat slightly lower in the back than front, what are your measurements front and back, and what model number of springs did you get?
thanks!

 

[Dearmosd]

Norcal SS sold me some Belltech to lower the rear of my suburban and it sat slightly lower in the back than front, what are your measurements front and back, and what model number of springs did you get?
thanks!

Play with your sensor rods, a small adjustment can raise or lower the rear by inches very easy. Instructions said about 3" from socket to socket but I found I needed a little less.

 

[Akinshake]

Last day as a lowered level. Bitter sweet.

 

[CMoore711]

Play with your sensor rods, a small adjustment can raise or lower the rear by inches very easy. Instructions said about 3" from socket to socket but I found I needed a little less.

I second this. I had a similar issue as you did when I first installed my lowering kit and adjusted my rear sensor rods and it ended up leveling out all 4 corners. It’s hard to get it perfect with these GM Trucks but mine is within <1/8” from passenger to driver side and I’m happy with it. It doesn’t take much adjustment either; For every 1/8" change in sensor rod length you’ll change the ride height by 3/4".

 

[DenaliLife]

Norcal 2/4 kit with 24" DubsView attachment 81056 View attachment 81057

Is your roof rack painted black? Mine is chrome and wondering how you guys are getting yours black? Thanks

 

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How about an action shot? Took this of the Escalade headed north on I-95 this evening.

 

[gat0r]

^ nice

i need to get action shot of mine, as i want to see what the brakes look like while rolling

 

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Thanks gat0r. Yeah the brakes pop real nice. I'm getting ready to update / refresh the Wilwoods on the Silverado. The Escalade will be next in line for refresh. I like the Wilwood product very much. What I dont like is the fact that the lettering stains and fades almost too easily.

 

[gat0r]

my calipers were engraved, so i color filled them.
& at 15" they fill up the 22s... pretty well
i do know they get plenty of air for cooling

kinda want to know how 20s would look (super full), lol

 

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^^^ What calipers do you have? To date, I've had 3 sets stripped, re-coated, lettering, and clear coated via powder coat process. Much easier to clean and maintain. Plus they keep that fresh look and no more fading. Win / win.

The red caliper install on the CC is on hold pending the time needed to get everything changed out and installed.

The charcoal calipers have been on my 02 for just over 5 months since I had them re-done and they are still holding up perfectly and re simple to just wipe off clean while keeping that glossy finished look.

I think I made an entry about this process in the brake section some months ago.

I have a set of charcoal caliper on standby for the Escalae as well. Those too are on hold awaiting a block of available time to get them switched out.