Yukon Denali sits real low.

[07Burb]

Ok, one more question. Would this affect the ride quality of my car any? Cuz that would be my only reason to go back to factory height.

That's hard to say because I've not ridden in your vehicle. If a vehicle is lowered correctly, which by all accounts it looks like yours was, then it should ride just as well as it did at stock height when done with quality parts. If you like the stance you have now (which does look a million times better than if it was a stock height) but you're having issues with ride quality then that is probably due to worn out shocks or bad quality tires.

 

[AC-Yukon-Denali]

I don't mind the lowered height, I originally thought it looked really good. But I'm afraid it's affecting my ride quality. It's a little rougher than I'd like it to be.

 

[07Burb]

I don't mind the lowered height, I originally thought it looked really good. But I'm afraid it's affecting my ride quality. It's a little rougher than I'd like it to be.

What tires are you running and does the tread look like it's at a good depth?

 

[08HoeCD]

It probably rides rough only due to the very low aspect ratio tires in 24" dia. Consider moving down to 22" or even 20" for a noticeably smoother ride.

 

[07Burb]

It probably rides rough only due to the very low aspect ratio tires in 24" dia. Consider moving down to 22" or even 20" for a noticeably smoother ride.

I've known several who've run 24s and still have a decent ride with good tires.

 

[OneTwo]

Ok, one more question. Would this affect the ride quality of my car any? Cuz that would be my only reason to go back to factory height.

Spindles do not change the suspension geometry, so it should ride exactly as it would if you raised it back up.

The rear may be lowered using springs, which should ride fairly close to stock, but the bent autoride links are somewhat worrying. As far as I know, most rear lowering kits come with shortened autoride links, so maybe somebody cut the springs in the rear, hence the less-than-ideal ride?

Either way, a mild drop like the one you have will not affect the ride quality severely. I would think your issue is more likely worn out suspension components.

Last thing: That Les Schwab technician is a moron. There was no "sport" package and I don't know how you'd miss the "MCGAUGHYS" logo on the spindle if you were genuinely looking for lowering components. I would take my business elsewhere, if I were you.

 

[AC-Yukon-Denali]

The tires are Venezia, which I've never heard of before. And they are brand new with lots of tread. The dealer that I bought the car from said they bought them brand new a month before I bought the vehicle. And yea I was never a big fan of Les Schwab, but decided to try them out. Don't think I'll be going there anytime soon.

Also I was thinking of going back to 20" wheels and running a higher profile tire, maybe that's my issue with the ride quality. I'll try swapping with my brother in laws 22" wheels off his escalade for a day and see if that changes much.

If I leave the height at what it is ill probably buy shortened autoride links.

 

[07Burb]

Definitely buy new autoride links that aren't bent! I don't know much about Venezia tires but I have heard from a few individuals who's run 24s in areas with decent roads that they ride fine with good quality tires. I cannot say positive or negative about Venezia specifically since I've never owned them but new tires does not always equal good tires. Know what I mean?

I guess I say all this to say do what you want to do what suits your tastes! If you like the 24s but just have a rougher ride. Try a different tire. If your tastes lean more towards a smaller wheel like a 20 or 22 then by all means do that but again be sure you run a quality tire because your ride can and will be just a bad on a smaller wheel if your tires suck.

 

[NORCAL SS]

can you please take a picture of the back of the front knuckles?

 

[NORCAL SS]

btw in rear you need to cut the bracket off the frame and do my endlinks/bumpstops for 110. And will be 10x better. theres no need to lift it up the height you have just needs little tweeks wil be way better

 

[Jonah52]

Ok so this is a 2/2....looks really nice.

Just for the record never heard of that brand of tires and they are probably super cheap aka poor quality.

Also, I can attest to the fact that 22's ride great. I went from factory 20's to escalade 22's and the ride was noticeable better. I think the 22-24 range, with the duelers are some of the best riding set ups you can have. Your truck looks great.

 

[Rocket Man]

Venezia tires aren't particularly cheap . I'm running them but mine are 26's and so yes they ride a bit rough. Any 26 is going to be a bit rough though. 24's shouldn't be too bad but you should do the free travel mod and Tony's DJM endlinks.

 

[Kpwweb]

Yep, you have a 2/2 or a 2/3. Rear shocks are on extenders with 2" drop rear springs. Autorode links are bent per McGaughy's instructions. Springs are supposedly same rate as factory. So ride quality won't change there.

Front is a 2" spindle with stock shocks and springs. Wouldn't change ride quality at all.

One thing to check is tire pressure--what pressure are you running? As tire pressure goes up (over 35) ride quality will suffer incrementally.

 

[NORCAL SS]

If you want ride better?? No problem here's what to do

Rear cut bracket off frame.
Then get the end links and bumps tops from me 110 shipped
Done

Now if your stilll not happy with ride change to the belltech springs. 195 shipped