What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[JochenWoern]

Thanks, I think it looks much better as well! Good questions: I did not actually do it myself. I had it done at 4 Wheel Parts. I did a little bit of research, and decided I would rather just have someone else do it. For parts, labor & an alignment (which I needed anyway) it was right at $500. I had some VISA gift cards that I used to go towards it, so my actual out of pocket expense was only $350, which I didn't think was bad at all. The price for the leveling kit itself was $180ish, but I've heard/read that you can buy the parts cheaper elsewhere. All things considered though, I'm pleased with the price and my ride!

Regarding ride quality - I personally feel that the ride quality is about the same - no complaints. As for adding stress to other components... I have heard it can, but I'm not 100% sure.

THANK YOU very much.

 

[soulsea]

You really gonna level the front JW?
I'm thinking leveling down the rear would look great on your ride.

 

[JochenWoern]

You really gonna level the front JW?
I'm thinking leveling down the rear would look great on your ride.

Frankly, I am not educated at all when it comes to "leveling", either front or rear.

With that said, I really do not know and am therefore looking for advise.

Thanks.

 

[soulsea]

Well I don't know the oem rake on the NBS trucks so I'm not sure how much you need to either drop the rear or raise the front to make them level.

Front leveling usually results in a slightly more 'off-roadish' look that looks great with smaller wheels and more aggressive tires ... rear leveling makes for a slightly more elegant ride.

Since you just bought the pretty wheels/tires I'm thinking a rear level would be more apt for your truck.

Of course this is just my opinion, others' will undoubtably differ.

 

[JochenWoern]

Well I don't know the oem rake on the NBS trucks so I'm not sure how much you need to either drop the rear or raise the front to make them level.

Front leveling usually results in a slightly more 'off-roadish' look that looks great with smaller wheels and more aggressive tires ... rear leveling makes for a slightly more elegant ride.

Since you just bought the pretty wheels/tires I'm thinking a rear level would be more apt for your truck.

Of course this is just my opinion, others' will undoubtably differ.

Regardless of the "others", you know that your opinion/input "undoubtably" always ranks highly with me Mr. Serge.

Any ideas on the cost of dropping the rear?

Thanks

 

[07Burb]

Any ideas on the cost of dropping the rear?

Thanks

2" rear drop kit is around $200ish.

 

[JochenWoern]

2" rear drop kit is around $200ish.

So 2" inch the way to go on my rig?

How much to install? Where do I go?

 

[07Burb]

I like the 2" drop because it's subtle and makes a huge difference but yet requires no modifications. I put my 2" rear drop on in my driveway. Took me about an hour but would take someone who does it on a regular basis probably about 20 minutes

 

[soulsea]

So 2" inch the way to go on my rig?

How much to install? Where do I go?

I believe the part for your truck is: mcgaughys 33051.
The part compatibility list: http://www.mcgaughys.com/tahoe.html

But someone with an NBS might want to confirm.

 

[JochenWoern]

I like the 2" drop because it's subtle and makes a huge difference but yet requires no modifications. I put my 2" rear drop on in my driveway. Took me about an hour but would take someone who does it on a regular basis probably about 20 minutes

GREAT, thanks Jacob.

So can you give me a manufacturer/supplier of the 2" drop kit you bought or would recommend? Where do I purchase it?

And are there any special tools needed or can I just do it with what I consider "normal handtools, wrenches, etc." by myself?

Can you also explain what it does? Does it just compress the shocks somewhat in order to lower the rear? What about ride quality?

Thanks again.

 

[07Burb]

GREAT, thanks Jacob.

So can you give me a manufacturer/supplier of the 2" drop kit you bought or would recommend? Where do I purchase it?

And are there any special tools needed or can I just do it with what I consider "normal handtools, wrenches, etc." by myself?

Can you also explain what it does? Does it just compress the shocks somewhat in order to lower the rear? What about ride quality?

Thanks again.

Use the link that Serge posted up or Norcal SS sells a DJM 2" drop kit as well. There are no special tools needed for the drop. The hardest part for me was getting the rear springs out. The first spring came out real easy and so that first spring went in real easy but when I moved over to the 2nd spring I had a harder time. I'd suggest taking out both springs and putting in the new springs at the same time (having the rear on jack stands with the rear differential supported by a floor jack) and it'll be cake. All you'll need is a couple of wrenches. I believe mine were 21 mm but might be slightly different on a NBS.

Basically all the kit does is give you a shorter spring and then relocate the lower shock mount with a bracket. Ride quality is close to the same. I ended up having to replace my worn our rear shocks and it rides well.

 

[JochenWoern]

Use the link that Serge posted up or Norcal SS sells a DJM 2" drop kit as well. There are no special tools needed for the drop. The hardest part for me was getting the rear springs out. The first spring came out real easy and so that first spring went in real easy but when I moved over to the 2nd spring I had a harder time. I'd suggest taking out both springs and putting in the new springs at the same time (having the rear on jack stands with the rear differential supported by a floor jack) and it'll be cake. All you'll need is a couple of wrenches. I believe mine were 21 mm but might be slightly different on a NBS.

Basically all the kit does is give you a shorter spring and then relocate the lower shock mount with a bracket. Ride quality is close to the same. I ended up having to replace my worn our rear shocks and it rides well.

AWESOME, Thanks again.

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I believe the part for your truck is: mcgaughys 33051.
The part compatibility list: http://www.mcgaughys.com/tahoe.html

But someone with an NBS might want to confirm.

So is this part number for the front AND rear, as it only states "Leveling Kit" and does not say anything else?

 

[soulsea]

Dropping just the rear is what levels your truck ... just like raising just the front levels your truck.

So you just need this one part just for the rear.

 

[03tahoe2012]

Did the 6-high mod!! pain in the ass to get it right lol

 

[JochenWoern]

Dropping just the rear is what levels your truck ... just like raising just the front levels your truck.

So you just need this one part just for the rear.

Got it, thanks Serge.

Sorry, AFTER reading your response, I realize this was a pretty dumb question. DOH!

 

[JochenWoern]

ESCALADE Rear Vent Caps and Roof Rack Caps

ESCALADE Rear Vent Caps and Roof Rack Caps were dropped off at the paint shop today.

Started to clean up the rack and polished the side chrome rails.

 

[Tahoewhat]

Started to clean up the rack and polished the side chrome rails.

Are you able to get the "overspray" or what ever it is, off?

 

[JochenWoern]

Are you able to get the "overspray" or what ever it is, off?

I am getting it off enough for one no longer being able to notice it.

I am serious, if you would not have pointed that out, I most likely would have never seen that in he first place

 

[bankswood]

Dont have pics of hids on but proof that i have them lol.

Before cluster

Leds with new bases

After

where did you buy the blue LED's? How much $. is there more than one color of blue? I like yours and don't want to get the wrong blue.

 

[tbrooks80]

Going to attempt to install HID's today.... Wish me luck!