Sooooooo, I bought a PPV ...

[RichardCranium]

Hey Darren, how much drop did you end up with?

It's advertised as a 3/4 kit, that is versus stock. The PPV is a 1" drop, so this is about 2" lower than PPV height. The monkey wrench is me having 265/70's, which raises the truck another inch.

 

[A123]

The shocks won't change that. If you don't mind the harsh stock ride, I'd say go for it. I'd recommend a more progressive rate spring up front though.

No, my question is can I keep it at PPV height with these shocks?
I dont wanna go lower than PPV but definitely need a smoother ride...

 

[RichardCranium]

No, my question is can I keep it at PPV height with these shocks?
I dont wanna go lower than PPV but definitely need a smoother ride...

PPV height is only 1" lower than stock. If you have the 265/60 tires on there still, they are low profile and make the truck an additional 1" lower (2" all together). It doesn't matter what shocks you put on it, if you didn't change the springs......you aren't going to change the ride height. But in the same aspect, if you didn't change the springs and the tires, you are going to have the same ****** ride.

 

[1BADI5]

So I wanted to retain the OEM PPV front springs and shocks, so I'm dropping the front with the BellTech 2" drop spindles. Out back I'm using 3" springs, so effectively I'm doing a 2/2 drop on OEM sized tires.

Did you get the Spohn panhard bar?

 

[RichardCranium]

So I wanted to retain the OEM PPV front springs and shocks, so I'm dropping the front with the BellTech 2" drop spindles. Out back I'm using 3" springs, so effectively I'm doing a 2/2 drop on OEM sized tires.

Did you get the Spohn panhard bar?

I didn't, the difference in axle placement doesn't bother me enough to.

 

[A123]

PPV height is only 1" lower than stock. If you have the 265/60 tires on there still, they are low profile and make the truck an additional 1" lower (2" all together). It doesn't matter what shocks you put on it, if you didn't change the springs......you aren't going to change the ride height. But in the same aspect, if you didn't change the springs and the tires, you are going to have the same ****** ride.

So did u replace ur Springs? If yes, with what?
BTW, I put on 265/70/17 on mine

 

[RichardCranium]

So did u replace ur Springs? If yes, with what?
BTW, I put on 265/70/17 on mine

Great choice on the tires, they make a HUGE difference by themselves.

The 752SP kit retains the front springs but has new front struts, rear shocks, and rear springs. I might end up changing the front springs to a progressive rate, actually.

 

[A123]

Great choice on the tires, they make a HUGE difference by themselves.

The 752SP kit retains the front springs but has new front struts, rear shocks, and rear springs. I might end up changing the front springs to a progressive rate, actually.

So, if I buy this kit, I can keep it at stock PPV height? (I dont want it lower than PPV height)..
Also, any good brand I can buy only front springs that will improve ride quality?

 

[RichardCranium]

So, if I buy this kit, I can keep it at stock PPV height? (I dont want it lower than PPV height)..
Also, any good brand I can buy only front springs that will improve ride quality?

This kit should put you 1" lower than PPV height. You can buy a progressive rate front spring, since it will likely be marketed from a 'normal' Tahoe, look for a 1" drop with the aftermarket spring to retain PPV height.

 

[iamdub]

@RichardCranium, how's that grille holding up? Any fading?

 

[RichardCranium]

@RichardCranium, how's that grille holding up? Any fading?

Still looks like I put it in yesterday. I have hooked my fingers inside it a few times and given it a pull, it isn't going anywhere. Really happy with it!

 

[iamdub]

Still looks like I put it in yesterday. I have hooked my fingers inside it a few times and given it a pull, it isn't going anywhere. Really happy with it!

Glad to hear! Pretty sure I'll end up with one. I really don't feel like painting my stock one. Thank you

 

[RichardCranium]

Finally added a dashcam. Posted a thread showing some of the steps, and did it without having to buy a USB cigarette adapter.

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/dashcam-install-no-adapter-needed.118274/

 

[RichardCranium]

Interior:

• Cleanup process on interior and exterior
• Center console installation
• New leather GM steering wheel install, with radio controls
• Horrible experience with RVinyl dash trim coverings
• Dash converted to wood trim, also Alpine head unit installed

Exterior:

• RhinoLining prep for the running boards
• RhinoLined running boards installed
• Before/After pics of exterior using a DA to remove evidence of graphics
• First pictures after getting lowered
• Lowered pictures with new 265/70 Conti's
• Amazon black grill insert before/after
• Running boards removed

Electronics:

• Dashcam Install - Including modifying the cigarette/USB for hardwire
• Trainhorns Installed
• Trainhorn Video on YouTube
• Accrual of parts for bi-xenon retrofit
• Alpine 7" touchscreen with AndroidAuto install
• Updated dash pics with factory USB port installed
• LED's in stock housings

 

[PG01]

Interior:

• Cleanup process on interior and exterior
• Center console installation
• New leather GM steering wheel install, with radio controls
• Horrible experience with RVinyl dash trim coverings
• Dash converted to wood trim, also Alpine head unit installed

Exterior:

• RhinoLining prep for the running boards
• RhinoLined running boards installed
• Before/After pics of exterior using a DA to remove evidence of graphics
• First pictures after getting lowered
• Lowered pictures with new 265/70 Conti's
• Amazon black grill insert before/after
• Running boards removed

Electronics:

• Dashcam Install - Including modifying the cigarette/USB for hardwire
• Trainhorns Installed
• Trainhorn Video on YouTube
• Accrual of parts for bi-xenon retrofit
• Alpine 7" touchscreen with AndroidAuto install
• Updated dash pics with factory USB port installed
• LED's in stock housings

Have a link?

 

[1BADI5]

Damn I like that black grill

 

[Tonyrodz]

Have a link?

I wish I knew how to do that. Comes in handy sometimes.

 

[RichardCranium]

Have a link?

Got it added to the first post for easier navigation, save some folks PM'ing me most likely.

Damn I like that black grill

I am 100% happy with that purchase!

I wish I knew how to do that. Comes in handy sometimes.

I've been on the bulletin boards since around 2000, so I have lots of BB code stuck in my head.

Super easy though!

[ url = http://whateverthewholelinkis ] Type what you want the clickable link to be here [ /url ]

Just remove the spaces.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Got it added to the first post for easier navigation, save some folks PM'ing me most likely.

I am 100% happy with that purchase!

I've been on the bulletin boards since around 2000, so I have lots of BB code stuck in my head.

Super easy though!

[ url = http://whateverthewholelinkis ] Type what you want the clickable link to be here [ /url ]

Just remove the spaces.

Thx. Gonna try it later.
I REALLY LIKE your train horn lol. I have one but I can't figure out how to wire it up using a relay.

 

[iamdub]

My black grille was delivered today!