I want to level.

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boudreaux

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I went with the ProComp ProRunner shocks to level mine. I got a 1.75 lift in the front and putting a 4 foot level on the running boards shows the truck at almost perfect level.

I picked up the pair of shocks for just over $200 (was close to needing new shocks anyway) and had a friend install them.

You will need a tool to compress the springs on a Tahoe.

The box stated that the lift would be 2.75, but online and instructions in box stated 1.75, which turned out to be correct.

I had the salesman at my local 4 wheel parts store call ProComp to confirm that they would fit my 2010 Tahoe because the web site only showed them for the Silverado 1500. ProComp confirmed and they did, in fact, fit the Tahoe.



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The biggest change a leveling kit will make is the aerodynamics. With a leveling kit you will notice a slight decrease in mpg.

I am going to need you to explain to me the decrease in the MPG from a leveling kit.
 

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What size rims are those?

17x8

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What do you have to do to make sure you get the correct backspacing?

On the 8" wide wheels 15-20 mm backspacing is about right you will have to use match or backspacing calculator to determine other widths. This is for fitment of 33x12.50 in order to keep from rubbing upper a arm at full lock
 
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I'm just going to lower because I don't like taking my Tahoe up there anyway. Thanks for the help guys.
 

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I'm just going to lower because I don't like taking my Tahoe up there anyway. Thanks for the help guys.

You're gonna regret it when the zombie apocalypse comes and you need to drive over all the dead zombie corpses, and your truck can't clear them because you lowered it.
 

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I am going to need you to explain to me the decrease in the MPG from a leveling kit.

By lifting the nose of the truck more air is able to flow under the vehicle, hence the black plastic air dam under the front bumper. Because the bottom surface is more rigid there will be more drag. The truck was made for air to flow over it more than under it. My actual decrease in mpg was under 1 mpg, do it wasn't much.
 

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