Considering lowering the Tahoe again... A few (different?) questions

[Modded]

I will upload the TSB for the issue on Monday night when I get back in town. And yes I am positive the issue can be fixed.

 

[KMeloney]

Couple more "random" questions...

1. With the front 2" down, is there any danger of hitting the sheet metal of the wheel well? Or, will the tires want to go up inside the wheel well (if the suspension can even flex that much)? I'm on factory 22"s, with no plans to go larger.

2. Does the lift gate seem too low (open) with the truck lowered, or do you simply get used to it quickly? I seem to remember thinking I was going to take an eye out when I dropped just the rear. Maybe the spindle drop lowers the front enough for just the right amount of rake to keep the tailgate up at a useable height when open....

 

[yates ™]

Couple more "random" questions...

1. With the front 2" down, is there any danger of hitting the sheet metal of the wheel well? Or, will the tires want to go up inside the wheel well (if the suspension can even flex that much)? I'm on factory 22"s, with no plans to go larger.

You shouldn't have any trouble with 2".

2. Does the lift gate seem too low (open) with the truck lowered, or do you simply get used to it quickly? I seem to remember thinking I was going to take an eye out when I dropped just the rear. Maybe the spindle drop lowers the front enough for just the right amount of rake to keep the tailgate up at a useable height when open....

With my truck aired out I can still walk under it (I guess unless you are like 7' tall).

 

[KMeloney]

You shouldn't have any trouble with 2".



With my truck aired out I can still walk under it (I guess unless you are like 7' tall).

Yeah, but are YOU 5' tall? (Kidding!) Thanks for your help.

One question that I don't think I saw an answer to: Is there a way to adjust the amount of drop from the spindles to LESS than 2"? I'm pretty sure that I'll be happy with the 2" drop in the front, but in the event that it's too low, is there anything that can be done to raise it some? I'm betting there isn't, unless I go to adjustable shocks, which I can't really do since I have autoride...

Thanks again, folks!

 

[yates ™]

Lol no 6'. Maybe if you put spacers in you could gain an inch but honestly you shouldn't have a reason to lift back up.

 

[KMeloney]

Thanks! And finally (probably not), what kind of cost (or time, at least) am I looking at for installation? I know all shops are different, and I know the rear springs and whatnot are a 20 minute job. Just looking for a ballpark estimate on what a shop might look for for installation.

 

[Modded]

The rear springs are more than a 20 minute job. More like 30 minutes to and hour depending on the person and equipment availability.
Total you should be looking at for spindle install alone is about $150ish.
And about another $50 for any rear adjustments or coils install.
Then an alignment will be another $80 or so.

 

[KMeloney]

Thanks! And, another thing (see?!): Does turning radius decrease at all with spindles? And/or should there be any rubbing of the well liners with just the factory 22"s?


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[Modded]

I don't think I notice a large difference in turning radius but I did noticed it increased a bit.
I also don't think 22 will rub at all unless the front wheels are turned full lock and the car is in reverse.

 

[yates ™]

Thanks! And, another thing (see?!): Does turning radius decrease at all with spindles? And/or should there be any rubbing of the well liners with just the factory 22"s?


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No you will be fine. Lower the damn thing already!