2001 GMC Yukon XL (Aka Beast)

[Bigburb3500]

On the GMT800 1500 pickup trucks, the 2wd use coil springs vs torsion bar for the 4x4, so the control arms and shocks are different.

I forget if all GMT800 1500 SUVs were torsion bars? 03-07 for sure. Or did they use coil springs on the earlier 2wd ones? I honestly don't know, but maybe that's why?

I also am not confident if there is a difference when stepping up to the 2500 Sub platform. I’m dangerous but not THAT dangerous lol.

 

[Marky Dissod]

I also am not confident if there is a difference when stepping up to the 2500 Sub platform.

2500 & 3500 used rear leaf springs instead of coils.
I know they share much in common with 2500 & 3500 pickups, but I don't know enough about their differences.

 

[makintoshnex]

2500 & 3500 used rear leaf springs instead of coils.
I know they share much in common with 2500 & 3500 pickups, but I don't know enough about their differences.

I really want to go with these

 

[Bigburb3500]

I really want to go with these

Hey, totally forgot but Shock Surplus has a great filter system. Here is the part number and can be searched for better prices online:

Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable Shocks Rear Pair for 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD

Fits 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable RS999056 RS999262 RS999274. New parts, expert support, free shipping.

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Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable Shocks Front Pair for 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD

Fits 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable RS999055 RS999295 RS999296. New parts, expert support, free shipping.

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Looks like you can get them and I’m running them now. I have liked them, especially at their price point.

 

[makintoshnex]

Hey, totally forgot but Shock Surplus has a great filter system. Here is the part number and can be searched for better prices online:

Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable Shocks Rear Pair for 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD

Fits 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable RS999056 RS999262 RS999274. New parts, expert support, free shipping.

www.shocksurplus.com

Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable Shocks Front Pair for 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD

Fits 2000-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4WD RWD Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable RS999055 RS999295 RS999296. New parts, expert support, free shipping.

www.shocksurplus.com

Looks like you can get them and I’m running them now. I have liked them, especially at their price point.

Probably I will go with Amazon. At least it's easier to return, unless I skip return window again.

 

[Bigburb3500]

Probably I will go with Amazon. At least it's easier to return, unless I skip return window again.

I support this! I forgot I used them for the part# then ordered off RockAuto.

 

[makintoshnex]

Question. Why front of a truck is all the time lower than back. Even with passengers on a back. Can I drop back or raise front? I decided to get another GMC Yukon XL personally for me. But I will go with 6.0 . Probably now is not a great time because of these tariffs, but only now I can plan my trip to TX or FL. I want a rust Free truck under 120 k. Because I think I'm modding a wrong vehicle. Current GMC Yukon XL 8.1 is technically under LLC. Though not mine. I fell in love with this thing so much, I find it better than my 2010 Escalade Hybrid.

 

[Bigburb3500]

Question. Why front of a truck is all the time lower than back. Even with passengers on a back. Can I drop back or raise front? I decided to get another GMC Yukon XL personally for me. But I will go with 6.0 . Probably now is not a great time because of these tariffs, but only now I can plan my trip to TX or FL. I want a rust Free truck under 120 k. Because I think I'm modding a wrong vehicle. Current GMC Yukon XL 8.1 is technically under LLC. Though not mine. I fell in love with this thing so much, I find it better than my 2010 Escalade Hybrid.

You can. Just need a leveling kit. Most GM trucks come like that because as you load up a trailer it should level out.

6.0 is a good engine.