Lowering Kits

[nitro498]

I’m looking at adding the 2/4 lowering kit ( spindles, rear springs). This 2007 Tahoe is stock without an air ride suspension. Currently the shocks installed are in good condition. Can I just use a spindle/ rear springs kit with my current shocks? Will the ride quality be the same?

 

[Big Mama]

The kit should come with shock extenders but I cant remember if they go up to 4”. You’re also in the area of needing the free travel mod. You may want to consider doing 3” to not have to consider either of these questions. @petethepug may know about the extenders.

 

[petethepug]

I’m ashamed. I don’t know about lowering and stance on these trucks. I purposely stay uninformed about so I don’t drain my bank account.

Even though I look away at AWD, leveled, Burbs, Denali YXL & Caddy ESV, there’s still a little bit of drool falling off my face I can feel.

 

[Big Mama]

My bad @petethepug

 

[petethepug]

No biggie, always love seeing your avatar of Chloe.

 

[david11946]

Hi, I have a 2011 Tahoe LT 4X4 (LMG) and I am looking to lower it. I am attracted to the 4/5 drop but I am curious as to which front drop method to use (or which drop method is more efficient and better for the suspension geometry). I have looked at the 4" drop front lower and upper control arms from Trekline Motorsports since their upper control arms are alignment correcting (or at least advertised as such). Would this be better than using a drop spindle and a lowering spring? For the rear, I was going to do the frame upgrade with a cutting wheel to avoid bottoming out (as seen on the many Youtube videos). I am using Trekline peices in the rear as well to get the 5" drop and I don't have the "Air-Ride option". I have the adjustable panhard rod picked out and I was thinking of going with Billsteins struts up front and Nitro Drop shocks in the rear if necessary. Is this an efficient lowering method or would it be better for the suspension geometry to use a 2" drop spindle and 2" springs components like Belltech or McGaughy's? I am also going with a 24X10 SIlverado FR 34 Replica rims witha a 305/35/24 tire on all 4 corners. Any advice would be deeply appreciated.

Trekline Motorsports Upper Control Arms:

07 - 14 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche Upper Alignment Correcting Arms

Trekline Motorsports, Inc. provides Lift Kits, Lowering Kits and Leveling Kits for a wide range of Chevrolet, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan and Ford Trucks and SUVs.

treklinemotorsports.com

 

[Big Mama]

Mine isn’t lowered that much so I can’t speak to that but others will. With my 2” drop in front I have to do some inner fender massaging to get my 305’s not to rub. But I have a fairly deep offset.

When the others join in they’ll have a better idea about that.

 

[89Suburban]

Pay attention when purchasing the drop spindles. Most have the 3 bolt holes for the hub bolts to thread in from behind. But there is a type that uses a threaded stub and nut for the top bolt and a member on here had one wind up loosening up and walking out on him. You will also be trimming ball joint studs to clear the axle shafts and/or rims.

I have had no problem at all with Ebay rear drop springs and shock extenders. They ride perfectly fine IMO.

 

[david11946]

Thank you for the input so far. I'll keep an eye on this thread. I think I am going to proceed with my above mentioned set up and I'll post whatever results I face with it. While I have seen others post positive results when running a 295/35/24 or 305/35/24 tire size with the 24" GM replica rims and their respective offsets, I have not heard anything particularly negative with regard to rubbing or other interferences. Thanks again for the insight.