Belltech drop w/ autoride and no spacer in the rear? Questions...

[NORCAL SS]

and 2 mintues to do.

 

[KMeloney]

Excellent. Looks like I've got a little work to do under the truck.

When you say that the stops pop out by hand, do you mean that literally? I assumed they were bolted in place. Are they actually just wedged in place or something? Can I just pull them off by hand, or do I have to undo something?

Thanks!

 

[crew chief]

They literally pop out by hand.

 

[KMeloney]

Great. Thanks!

 

[NORCAL SS]

So did you cut them yet lol

 

[KMeloney]

Update

Hey all,

I finally had the time to mess with the Tahoe some last night. I jacked the truck up, pulled the autoride links, and pulled the Belltech bump stops. I cut the links to 2" (that's WITHOUT the caps -- so, I think that WITH the caps I'm @ 2-1/2" in total), and cut the bump stops (I'd say I cut 1/4" off the stops).

I've only driven a mile or so in this trim, but, man, what a difference. The compressor finally DIDN'T kick on in my driveway this morning, so the short ride to work was at the sitting, uninflated ride height. Now, the shocks actually feel like they're working properly, absorbing bumps, and smoothing out the ride.

I have to drive into Philly (where the streets are miserable) today, so that will be the ultimate test of the set up. But, man, it's so different already.

Assuming that these tweaks keep additional air out of the shocks and keep the bump stops further away from making contact, this will be the set up that I've always wanted. Assuming the ride doesn't change from here, I can say that this set up rides much better than stock.

 

[NORCAL SS]

like i told you over a month ago to do. I towed my ctsv put pics up and ride is great and i had 4 other people in my truck over the weekend to the car show.

 

[KMeloney]

like i told you over a month ago to do.

I should have prompted my last post by saying, "Even though Tony told me to do it a month ago, I only just got around to doing this last night..."

Better? Haha You know I appreciate all of your help.

My situation is still a little different than yours, since I didn't get a good ride until cutting the autoride links quite short, and I also still have the rear spacers in. But, it's all good info that people can use.

Thanks again!

 

[NORCAL SS]

after doing my esky and countless others without using a spacer and posting results you didnt need to do all this work. Thats why im here to help others and try to save them time/money

 

[KMeloney]

after doing my esky and countless others without using a spacer and posting results you didnt need to do all this work. Thats why im here to help others and try to save them time/money

I know, I know. I didn't do any additional work or spend anymore money, though. Was able to do this in my driveway. But, with everyone's drop requirements/expectations being different, this thread was more about EXPLAINING the thoughts behind the theories, and not just saying "Do this."

Thanks for helping.