Uncranking front keys on 95 tahoe

[95BlackTahoe]

I am just wondering how many turns to "uncrank" to get 2-3 inches? I have no clue how to install lowering keys and have read that lots of people just uncrank the stock keys on the front, and new shackles on the rear.

I just want to be sure I am doing this right. I read someplace it is one turn brings you down a half inch. That being the case, then 4 turns would be 2 inch drop.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated...

Thanks!

Shawn

 

[_Dylan_]

You just loosen it until you have reached the desired amount. There isn't a defined value for the number of turns.

 

[kaoticlife]

mine are bottomed out and a 2" shackle in the rear.

just received 3" lowering keys in the mail today (Thanks to redaddiction)

 

[James Hart]

just received 3" lowering keys in the mail today (Thanks to redaddiction)

Did you install the keys yet? I'm looking to lower a 93 K1500 Blazer with keys and shackles.

What did bottoming out the front do to ride quality? I've heard maxing them out for lift can make for a real harsh ride, but haven't found any mentions of ride quality after lowering.

 

[kaoticlife]

Ended up going a different way and cranked it back up, still on the fence with lowering/lifting. The ride was actually better decranked. I never installed the lowering keys but may eventually go that route.

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[foreverfalcon40]

Lower is better b/c less travel for the suspension...tighter ride!
If you lift your truck you like guys...no ****** in heels (all women are hookers) is going into a lifted truck with out bitchin

 

[kaoticlife]

But the fun is grabbin that *** to help her in....

Really I want the best of both worlds! I want a hella flush 2dr 2wd hoe and a lifted 2 door hoe. Finding a 2wd (for a decent price)has been like a needle in a haystack.

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[SunlitComet]

Never lower a 4x4. it is just wrong. not to mention it is just hard in the testies.

 

[kaoticlife]

Lol....so lowering a 4x4 is wrong? I didn't think that when I dropped my talon Tsi....it was 4x4..basically you just make your Tahoe a functional awd sport suv....nothing wrong with it in my book :thumbup:

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[SunlitComet]

yes there is it is not designed as an awd. it will break your drivetrain and tires.

 

[_Dylan_]

Never lower a 4x4. it is just wrong. not to mention it is just hard in the testies.

I'm lowering mine 2/4. I just haven't installed the kit yet. I'm keeping an eye out for some ~31" mud terrains for it too.

 

[SunlitComet]

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Been running my lowered 4x4 for 3 years. Drivetrain was good and suspension was awesome.

Only had to replace a pitman arm, a bj, hub bearing, and an axel. All orignal with 100ish to 120ishk on it. On 22's too beating the snot out of it.

 

[kaoticlife]

Been running my lowered 4x4 for 3 years. Drivetrain was good and suspension was awesome.

Only had to replace a pitman arm, a bj, hub bearing, and an axel. All orignal with 100ish to 120ishk on it. On 22's too beating the snot out of it.

:thumbup:

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[blue99tahoe24]

How much of a rear drop can i do with 24s cuz i got the front just how i want it i was thinkin 2 inch rear drop i should be good?

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[kaoticlife]

When I uncranked the front of mine I put a 2" drop spring shackle in the rear and it didn't seem to be low enough even for my 20's with 275/55 tires. I was going to do a 2" lower spring hanger for the front of the leaf spring.

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[blue99tahoe24]

I gonna try rear shackles and see where that takes me this is how much room i have now

foot to the floor

 

[kaoticlife]

Rear shackles are only 2 inches so rear shackles and a front hanger will yield 4 inches of drop total.
Damn now I want to go back to a drop!

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[blue99tahoe24]

Rear shackles are only 2 inches so rear shackles and a front hanger will yield 4 inches of drop total.
Damn now I want to go back to a drop!

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Ur truck looks good with drop and that rollpan makes it alot cleaner

foot to the floor

 

[kaoticlife]

I may go back to a drop stance.

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