To level or not?

[Brandon2489]

So I'm trying to decide if I should do a level on my 2011 Tahoe LT. I'm thinking of either a 2.5 inch lift in front with a 1 inch lift in rear or just a 1.5 or 2.0 inch lift in front. Question is will it look silly with 18 inch wheels running 265/65r18 Michelin Defender tires? I don't want it to look to tall with too small of a tire. What are your all's thoughts? Here is a pic for reference. I'm also thinking of putting z71 fender flares on. Not 100 percent on that though.

 

[FrankU]

If I had to do it all over again , put a simple 2" spacer on the front and call it a day.

 

[Big Mama]

I’d drop the rear 2”.

 

[Brandon2489]

So why drop the rear 2 inches? Prefer the lower look over lifted? Would you happen to know the differences with the rear lower vs the front higher when towing a trailer? Also what setup/kit would you recommend if I lowered the rear. Thanks for any feedback by the way.

 

[Brandon2489]

If I had to do it all over again , put a simple 2" spacer on the front and call it a day.

May I ask why? I'm looking for real world experience and it sounds like you got something to offer haha. There is a reason people say "if I had to do it all over again" tactic.

 

[swathdiver]

So I'm trying to decide if I should do a level on my 2011 Tahoe LT. I'm thinking of either a 2.5 inch lift in front with a 1 inch lift in rear or just a 1.5 or 2.0 inch lift in front. Question is will it look silly with 18 inch wheels running 265/65r18 Michelin Defender tires? I don't want it to look to tall with too small of a tire. What are your all's thoughts? Here is a pic for reference. I'm also thinking of putting z71 fender flares on. Not 100 percent on that though.

The day after you install the level you'll need to tow 5,000 pounds and look silly with your nose pointed in the air. Air bags in the rear springs can prevent this, just sayin'.

I bought a 1.5" lift and am still on the fence about putting them in! LOL

 

[Charlie207]

This is a stock Yukon SLT with a Rough Country leveling kit in the front, nothing in the rear. Easy-peasy/lemon-squeezy to install; basically a beer and a half job.

From the side.

From the not-side...

(I only have like 3 pictures of my rig, and two a basically the same... don't judge)

 

[Brandon2489]

The day after you install the level you'll need to tow 5,000 pounds and look silly with your nose pointed in the air. Air bags in the rear springs can prevent this, just sayin'.

I bought a 1.5" lift and am still on the fence about putting them in! LOL

This is what I don't want haha. No Cali lean for me. Fortunately I never have to pull a trailer but like you said I will have to as soon as I install it haha. What happens if I lower the rear? Will I run into the same problem?

 

[Brandon2489]

This is a stock Yukon SLT with a Rough Country leveling kit in the front, nothing in the rear. Easy-peasy/lemon-squeezy to install; basically a beer and a half job.

From the side.
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From the not-side...
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(I only have like 3 pictures of my rig, and two a basically the same... don't judge)

No judgement at all. The only 2 pics I have of my vehicle are the 2 I took to post on this forum. What size Rough Country lift do you have? Your rig looks good by the way.

 

[FrankU]

May I ask why? I'm looking for real world experience and it sounds like you got something to offer haha. There is a reason people say "if I had to do it all over again" tactic.

Yes been there.Dropped it with Belltech 2/4 kit didn't like it. You have to cut out the rear bump stop and bracket. I wound up lifting the front and rear back up. STAY away from Belltech shocks, I still got to change them out. Rough ride. The only thing I was happy about with my suspension mods were the big anti-sway bars.

IMO either put 2" spacers on the front or put 2"lowering springs in the rear. That's up too you

 

[89Suburban]

Yes been there.Dropped it with Belltech 2/4 kit didn't like it. You have to cut out the rear bump stop and bracket. I wound up lifting the front and rear back up. STAY away from Belltech shocks, I still got to change them out. Rough ride. The only thing I was happy about with my suspension mods were the big anti-sway bars.

IMO either put 2" spacers on the front or put 2"lowering springs in the rear. That's up too you

Can 2" lowering springs for the rear be installed without any other modifications without resulting in any issues? I am dying to level mine out 2" too and I really don't want to do the front lift, even thought it seems simpler, cheaper and faster. I don't want to go hacking off my rear bump stop/frame either. Just a 2" rear drop simple as it can be if that is even an option. I'll even do just an inch if I have too.

 

[89Suburban]

So I'm trying to decide if I should do a level on my 2011 Tahoe LT. I'm thinking of either a 2.5 inch lift in front with a 1 inch lift in rear or just a 1.5 or 2.0 inch lift in front. Question is will it look silly with 18 inch wheels running 265/65r18 Michelin Defender tires? I don't want it to look to tall with too small of a tire. What are your all's thoughts? Here is a pic for reference. I'm also thinking of putting z71 fender flares on. Not 100 percent on that though.

How do you like those tires? I am thinking about getting a set.

 

[Charlie207]

No judgement at all. The only 2 pics I have of my vehicle are the 2 I took to post on this forum. What size Rough Country lift do you have? Your rig looks good by the way.

It's just the Rough Country 2" Leveling Kit.

Got it here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HYG4QZS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Brandon2489]

How do you like those tires? I am thinking about getting a set.

I love them. Very quiet and good ride. I feel my Tahoe rides rough in the rear at higher speeds for a ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride suspension but that doesn't have anything to do with the tires. So far they have been great in the rain and snow. Excellent in dry conditions.

 

[Brandon2489]

It's just the Rough Country 2" Leveling Kit.

Got it here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HYG4QZS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks!

 

[Charlie207]

I love them. Very quiet and good ride. I feel my Tahoe rides rough in the rear at higher speeds for a ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride suspension but that doesn't have anything to do with the tires. So far they have been great in the rain and snow. Excellent in dry conditions.

I can 2nd the Michelin tires. They were really good on my Nissan Armada, and did pretty good for a NH winter. Once they wore out I changed over to Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus (LT-rated), for the better winter/off-road ability. I'll probably get another set for my Yukon once these K02s wear out.

 

[FrankU]

Can 2" lowering springs for the rear be installed without any other modifications without resulting in any issues? I am dying to level mine out 2" too and I really don't want to do the front lift, even thought it seems simpler, cheaper and faster. I don't want to go hacking off my rear bump stop/frame either. Just a 2" rear drop simple as it can be if that is even an option. I'll even do just an inch if I have too.

The rear can be dropped 2" with a simple coil spring change without changing or cutting anything else out.

 

[89Suburban]

The rear can be dropped 2" with a simple coil spring change without changing or cutting anything else out.

Can you recommend a spring for me?

 

[89Suburban]

I can 2nd the Michelin tires. They were really good on my Nissan Armada, and did pretty good for a NH winter. Once they wore out I changed over to Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus (LT-rated), for the better winter/off-road ability. I'll probably get another set for my Yukon once these K02s wear out.

I like the KO2's. They have been a very good tire. They are getting thin now and noisy and I am just in the mood for something different this time around. Thanks for your input.

 

[Brandon2489]

I can 2nd the Michelin tires. They were really good on my Nissan Armada, and did pretty good for a NH winter. Once they wore out I changed over to Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus (LT-rated), for the better winter/off-road ability. I'll probably get another set for my Yukon once these K02s wear out.

I almost got a set of K02s but decided on the Michelins instead. Sometimes I wish I got the K02s.