15 Suburban Rear Level Kit Done, review and Pics: Belltech Part #: 23323

[AZCreeker]

After exchanging a few email with Tony, I got the above kit installed last Saturday along with an alignment.

While I do not have measurement of before and after, I measured after and it just about perfectly level front and Rear.

On a suburban, be aware that because of the longer wheelbase, it looks like fron some angle that the rear is lower.

I personally love the look and was surprises how dramatic of a change visually it is.
For info my truck is RWD, non air suspesnion, 45k miles.

I got an alignment along with the install and after driving it the whole weekend, I feel zero difference in ride/feel/etc...

While I will soon get some larger wheels, I kind of like the 18's makes it look like a huge station wagon.

All in all very happy about the product.

 

[chicagofan00]

Looks great. I'd love to do this with my Tahoe but just not sure about the install. How easy was it?

 

[AZCreeker]

Tony from TBSSOWNERS.com, who is a sponsor on this forum, and helped me choose this kit, wrote a little how to:
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...-to-level-the-rear-of-a-2015-up-gm-suv.79757/

I did not install it, I had my Chevy dealership do it along with an alignment for 300$, which while it might sound like a lot, was convenient for me due to where I live.

 

[aces82]

his kit is not hard to install, I did it in a few hours with basic handtools..i would say the free travel mod takes longer than the actual kit install but is easy as well.

 

[AZCreeker]

his kit is not hard to install, I did it in a few hours with basic handtools..i would say the free travel mod takes longer than the actual kit install but is easy as well.

Would you mind posting a picture in the sister thread called "show off your lowered tahoe yukons"?

 

[lilmac]

Was an alignment really needed? Didn't you only level it out by dropping the rear? Didn't think there was any adjustment in the rear. Asking because I recently leveled my Yukon XL. And you are right about the rear looking lower at certain angles, tape measure doesn't lie though.

 

[AZCreeker]

Was an alignment really needed? Didn't you only level it out by dropping the rear? Didn't think there was any adjustment in the rear. Asking because I recently leveled my Yukon XL. And you are right about the rear looking lower at certain angles, tape measure doesn't lie though.

Well, I got an alignement because #1 we got the car 3 months ago and I wanted to make sure it was perfect as the previous owner was a rental agency
#2: I read here and there about people talking about the geometry changing in the front due to the rear lowering, not sure if true but I wanted to be on the safe side.

 

[vinnyray]

Looks good leveled.

I had a 2011 Suburban and couldn't figure out why it looked low in the rear after it was leveled. My running boards were slightly lower in the rear, but the biggest thing is the body lines. The roof slightly slopes downwards and the rear side window's bottom edge also slopes downwards. The Tahoes have the same issue, but its less noticeable since the back end is shorter.

 

[AZCreeker]

Looks good leveled.

I had a 2011 Suburban and couldn't figure out why it looked low in the rear after it was leveled. My running boards were slightly lower in the rear, but the biggest thing is the body lines. The roof slightly slopes downwards and the rear side window's bottom edge also slopes downwards. The Tahoes have the same issue, but its less noticeable since the back end is shorter.

Couldn't agree with you more.
Before doing the rear lowering, I didnt think about that and also he fact that now when I open, the rear door, or hatch, or trunk, whatever you call it, it is now way lower and kind of like the 3/4 open position from when I had the suspension stock!

I came to the conclusion that I am going to install a 2" spacer to replace the 1" spacer that is currently on the suburban (that what that kit comes with: lowering springs, 1" spacer and bumpstop)

That should help with the rear slightly saggy look, sort of looking more levelled, and hopefully achieve the look I was looking for, teh time for 22' wheels and tires.

 

[AZCreeker]

2 months after living with the rear lowered, wife asked me to put the stock one on, as the rear liftgate was too low.
So I have this kit for sale, PM me if anyone interested