Lifted Vs Lowered

[funky_fresh_hoff]

Obviously this has been a touchy question since way back when, but what i am wondering is if people can list some of the pros and cons of each path so to speak. I am generally experienced on what these SUVs behave with such modifications. I am really interested in hearing others input on this. I am considering either a 4'' suspension lift with some 20x12 fuels and 33x12.5 nitto 420s or a DJM 3/5 drop with 24'' Oem replicas. List your .02 below! Mind you this vehicle is going to see little to no off road use.
EDIT: I do live in the Midwest so winter snow is a factor!!
2001 Chevy Tahoe LT Autoride
5.3 4l60e 3.73 Posi
174,*** miles

Thanks,
Alex

 

[massivespl]

I'd lift it. I lowered my Tahoe for like 6-8months but because the roads are so bad I went back to stock height and couldn't be happier. Some 20x12s will looks sick!

 

[4WDTRK]

I wish I had one of each, but if I had to choose I'd lift. Snow, crappy roads, etc.

 

[jdpber]

Lifted is no question

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Each has their obvious pros and cons but it ultimately comes down to your preference. I've never owned a lifted vehicle but have driven them and absolutely loved it, but I prefer the look of a lowered truck. My 08 tahoe had a 2/3 drop and did just fine during the winter months and snow. My 04 before that was a 5/7 and also did just fine in the snow, but that being said I knew its limitations and never took it anywhere I wasn't 100% sure I could make it threw.

 

[massivespl]

Just bag it so It can go up and down!

 

[SLCHOE]

Drop it. Autoride and a lift/tires is not the way to go. Those t-cases break on trucks with 22" wheels. Good luck turning 35" tires. I hate to even call it a t-case because it's really not but that's what GM calls that thing.

 

[massivespl]

Drop it. Autoride and a lift/tires is not the way to go. Those t-cases break on trucks with 22" wheels. Good luck turning 35" tires. I hate to even call it a t-case because it's really not but that's what GM calls that thing.

What? I've had 24" rims and bigger for 6 years on my truck and my tcase is fine.

 

[carduke]

Lifted to accommodate more aggressive tires. I've seen some lowered Tahoe's and they look good.