Blazed's 2011 Tahoe Build

[Goodinblack]

X2 on not welding.

Red High Strength thread locker and locking washers all the way. IMO.



@ Modded.

I have asked you this before, and you have told me, and others before too. Since I can't remember though, what is your total current setup now?

 

[Modded]

Front:
McG 2" spindles
Belltech SP drop struts
Energy suspension front sway bar bushings and shorter end links
Stock coil trimmed 2" on both sides

Rear:
Belltech 5305 coils with coils isolators left on
Bilstein 5100 shocks
DJM hardware kit
No shock extenders
Free travel modification (bumpstop brackets removed)
Short Energy suspension bumpstops trimmed .5" to allow for more travel

 

[Blazed]

I use them because of how responsive they are with the heavier wheels/tires and the soft rear Belltech coil.

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Do not get them welded.

Ok lol.

 

[Goodinblack]

@ Modded.......so 4 inches in the front alone?

Why is the BellTech coil "soft", I run Airbags and it is fine now, but why design them like that.

Without airbags the coils are useless for loads. This is not my opinion, this is a fact.

5 people and luggage, and I was riding on the wheel liners, on 20's.

The Airlift 1000 cured that quick, best $88.00 spent.

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Hey Josh, your thread is almost to Post 1K.

 

[Blazed]

@ Modded.......so 4 inches in the front alone?

Why is the BellTech coil "soft", I run Airbags and it is fine now, but why design them like that.

Without airbags the coils are useless for loads. This is not my opinion, this is a fact.

5 people and luggage, and I was riding on the wheel liners, on 20's.

The Airlift 1000 cured that quick, best $88.00 spent.

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Hey Josh, your thread is almost to Post 1K.

The bell tech coils are so soft tony claims you can tow with them. You definitely can't without helper bags. I'll post a video later showing y'all how freaking weak they are.

 

[Goodinblack]

No need, I believe you. LOL. ^^^^

I NEVER tow......

I just haul a lot of people.......and their crap.

I think BellTech setup would be PERFECT for people with AutoRide.

Soft coils make for a nice soft ride, and when load is added, the Air Suspension would raise the truck back up to ride height.

Win. Win.

I personally would not recommend any drop spring (any brand) for Heavy Towing to anyone.

This is JMHO. Don't flame me people.

 

[Blazed]

But the 5303 coil is a 4 inch drop?

 

[Blazed]

Took em off till I put bilsteins on.

 

[Blazed]

I just drove around for 20 minutes and the ride right now is bearable but no where near what it should be.
Puting the extenders and bilsteins on tomorrow.

 

[Modded]

@ Modded.......so 4 inches in the front alone?.

Oh no, I am 3" in the front. Then 5" in the rear.