2012 Escalade 4"Lift

[wreedps]

I am emailing CST. They guy says it will work on the Escalade with auto ride but you need to get a Autoride extension kit from someone else.

 

[01Konvict]

Cst will work with escalade and can use FTS ride height rod spacers. Trust me I've done all the research look at my Denali to prove it. Same exact suspension as the escalade. The cst is one of the best kits on the market. Can stretch it up higher later if you want and that's a big plus to me.

 

[wreedps]

Cool man thanks for the help!

 

[wreedps]

Can you post the link to the CST kit you are talking about? I see they have a few. Also got any pics of your denali? How tall is it?

 

[01Konvict]

Here is the link to the CST kit. If I were to build another Denali I would use a 8" front kit from CST and 6" rear from Fabtech then put some coil spacers in to level it.
http://cstsuspension.com/denali-suv-yukon-awd/148-lift-kit-2007-2013-denali-1500-suv-awd-4-inch.html

This is the latest pic of mine and my fenders measure at 47" front and back

 

[wreedps]

I take it you are all wheel drive. My Escalade is only 2wd. Not sure if I told you that are not. Still the same kit???

 

[01Konvict]

Yeah I'm awd and that kit is safe for 2wd. You have to order a separate driveshaft for the awd. Would call them to get best price and heard it can be 500-600 cheaper if dealer. Ask them to verify it will work but really should fit no issues.

 

[wreedps]

Reason I asked about the height of yours is because I want to fit into my parking garage at work. **** it maybe ill just do a 7" lift. Can you measure yours if you have time for me?

How you like your FTS kit? Is it the same quality as the CST?

Why is there no install manual for this kit? Does it require any cutting?
http://ftskits.com/2007-2013-7-chevy-gmc-1500-2wd-suv-w-auto-ride-basic-kit.html

 

[01Konvict]

What's the max height of garage at work? Most of them in my town are set a 7' which barely clear stock height yukons! There are a few with 8-9' that I can get in with no issues. I will check the roof rack height tonight and tell you.

The FTS kit is really a good kit and is big for 7", measures more like 8". Only downside to lift is mine was so tall I had to get their UCAs so they wouldn't hit the droop stops over big bumps in the road and the rear trailing arms were super close to axle stops. So I ordered Fabtech upper and lower trailing arms with bushing kit from summit racing to gain better clearance out back. That combo makes the kit perfect!!! Now that mine is at 7" I want to take it up to 8-9". I almost bought the CST kit but said you will always want bigger so went with FTS. Yes there is cutting with any lift on the rear passenger cross member bolt holes. Nothing else was cut and even 4" kit can require more cutting. It's an easy weld repair if I ever wanted to strip the lift and go back to stock height.

 

[01Konvict]

Here is an escalade with the 7" FTS kit under it on think 33s with 20x12. Notice all the white powder parts as they are all FTS parts in the kit.
http://www.westendmotors1.com/inventory/view/8321200/2007-Cadillac-Escalade-AWD-4dr-Lovettsville-VA