what should i change? steering/suspension wise?

[riviera rider]

putting some 28" rims on the tahoe and dont want any problems with wear on the tires (they cost 1200$ each) im thinking all balljoints and tie rods anything else i should swap out? ive got 157k on the truck and would like it to be done right

thanks guys!

 

[Rebelution]

******** dude, you could buy a brand new 383 for what you're spending on the tires alone.

 

[DJTricky]

shocks, pitman and idler arms, and maybe sway bar links.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

all that ***** going to wear out faster then normal anyways.. just let it be, and when something breaks then replace it.. IMO

 

[haks310]

LMAO
How bout your breaks? That's a lot off wheel to stop and the rotors are going to look tiny.

 

[bai78]

Extreme big brake/slotted rotor upgrade along with stainless steel lines. You may want to consider a hydroboost conversion.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

LMAO
How bout your breaks? That's a lot off wheel to stop and the rotors are going to look tiny.

glad wee no how 2 speel todhay hakks, lol!!

 

[blackcoffee]

x2 on brakes, SS brake lines the shocks, pitman and idler arms, sway bars. Its definetly time to swap out. When I first bought my truck it has 20" wheels and let me tell you I hated it! I can't imagine 28" wheels on these things... In my opinion it would ride like shit and it's just throwin money into something that really doesn't look good with 28" wheels so save some of that cash for awhile cause you must have quite a bit I assume and buy a slightly used mint 2008 Tahoe flashy as shit, I just don't even get why too? To get women?! I've got 16" wheels and girls like to ride in my truck. Maybe you should reconsider ha. No offense ofcoarse...

 

[bowtiefreak]

Brakes, and big brakes at that. Not just a disk and pad upgrade. I have no idea how much a 28" rim weighs but that is going to be a lot of rolling mass. Can you say brake fade?

 

[riviera rider]

lol i got the rims already i traded my 96 monte and some cash for the rims, i do custom paint work as my profession so i decked out the monte for pretty cheap and got a steal on this trade, the truck is barely going to be driven im just pretty much just putting the rims on painting the truck and gonna sell it probaly this summer after a few car shows. i tend to go through cars quick, i think i had around 5 this summer alone. so i just want to change shit that may be needed not to **** up anything while i am driving it.

planning on doing a drilled/slotted rotors with some high performance pads, all tierods/ball joints and idler and pitman arms

shocks have been replaced and maybe ill look into the sway bars also

thanks guys i appreciate it!!! heres a pic of the rims! (its just sitting next to the truck not installed yet)

 

[haks310]

LoL ******* look like they are installed already. They look good, a bit too big for my taste though.

You might as well do stainless steel brake lines if you are doing the rotors/pads.

 

[riviera rider]

what exactly do i have to swap for the stainless steel lines? the whole entire brake line system throughout?

 

[bowtiefreak]

No just the 2' rubber piece that runs to the caliper

 

[Enem178]

no, your just replacing the rubber lines that come off the calipers

 

[riviera rider]

oh ok, ill make sure to do that then, where do i get the peice for that??

 

[haks310]

You can pick them up at Kragen, just ask to see their Russell catalog and have them order it.
Or you can get them from SummitRacing and order a Baer big brake kit while you are it also.

 

[Brandon X]

Holy shit lol. I'd love to have some 26's or 28's but il never be able to afford them. Looks good though, even though id personally put on a 3" body lift.

Like everyone said, tie rods, idler & pitman, sway bars, ss brake lines, and of course GOOD pads. Then you should be golden.

 

[NORCAL SS]

invest in brakes. I did 28s on a 3 inch lifted tahoe and man it didnt stop worth shit.

 

[riviera rider]

i was actually contemplating the 3" body lift and seeing if it would make me clear everything with my front turning radius, (using adapters so the rims poke and hit the bumper and fender as of right now when i test fitted one)

only thing is i need to put all the rims on and see if i can fit the truck in the garage with the 3" lift i think its going to be close

whats a good brand or place to get a 3" body lift kit? and is it installable by me or one of my bodymen at work you think or should i have someone do it for me?

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found this one and it says it comes with the front bumper brackets now wouldnt i need some for the rear bumper also to be lined up???

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/123.html

 

[bowtiefreak]

performance accesories is a very popular brand of body lift.