Lowering my hybrid (conservative)

[CYKBC]

I want the drop to be between 1 to 1.5" and I'll gladly take the third row seats out. I have them in right now.

 

[soulsea]

Another side note in general ... some elements are completely specific to hybrids, some are identical to base Tahoes, some seem identical and are not and vice versa. It took me forever to try and identify these nuances, often through trial and error and expense. I say this to point out that fitment guides, aftermarket part makers, and even sometimes GM are not the best informed as to what works and what doesn't, you really have to investigate it through on your own to figure it out ... or have the benefit of the information from someone who has.

 

[CYKBC]

Another side note in general ... some elements are completely specific to hybrids, some are identical to base Tahoes, some seem identical and are not and vice versa. It took me forever to try and identify these nuances, often through trial and error and expense. I say this to point out that fitment guides, aftermarket part makers, and even sometimes GM are not the best informed as to what works and what doesn't, you really have to investigate it through on your own to figure it out ... or have the benefit of the information from someone who has.

and that's why i o u a beer after all this!

 

[soulsea]

lol, I didn't mean it like that.

I just meant to say when it comes to hybrids, not to take fitment guides and manufacturer opinions as fact, both when they say something works and when they say it won't, without investigating yourself.

I drink IPA.

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Anyhoot, send Tony (NorcalSS) a PM asking what he has for a 1-1-5 rear drop on a non autoride truck.

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I'm pretty sure Belltech has a 1 in the front 2 in the rear (gigitty) drop kit.

That would obviously result in an overall 1" rear drop, but I'm not sure you want to go that route since you stated you wanted to leave the front alone ... it would however give you the reduced rake you seek.

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Okay, so I think this might help you out. The McG 30014 2" rear drop kit I had, that I sold to 07burb, he sold to a fellow hybrid owner ... here's the money shot of what that looks like:

Here's the thread: http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40933

It looks like an absolutely perfect stance to my taste, more so with your 22s as opposed to jeremi's 20s, but even if it is too level for you hopefully it gives you a definitive idea of the exact drop you want.

 

[CYKBC]

What is included in the "kit"?

From other angles it looks a little too level. Perhaps hybrid beggars can't be choosers.

 

[soulsea]

http://www.mcgaughystore.com/products/Leveling-Kit-Chevy-07%2b-2"-Rear-Chevy-GMC-SUV.html

 

[NORCAL SS]

rear belltech 2 inch drop springs
rear belltech sp shocks
rear belltech 1 inch spacer
$375 shipped


are you sure you dont want to drop the truck down in front at all?

 

[soulsea]

Tony, can he put a spacer in the springs if he only wants one inch?

 

[NORCAL SS]

yes quoted that above.

 

[soulsea]

yes quoted that above.

That's good.

Does he need new Belltech shocks in his brand new truck to make that work?