Lowering my hybrid (conservative)

[CYKBC]

Nominal at best. If anything, and this is pure conjecture, it'll improve cD since the rear will be lower than stock.

But quite honestly, I don't care. The fact that the hybrid has 33% better MPG was a side bonus for me. I fell in love with the tahoe hybrid aerokit or aesthetic appeal (imo, the tahoe's the best looking full-size SUV on the market stock for stock) and the drive is much improved over base at my command.

a face many mothers could love!

 

[soulsea]

 

[CYKBC]

Suspension height measurements from my ride w/ about 3/4 tank of gas + third row seats

Front driver: 35.75"
Front pass: 36"

Rear driver: 38.5"
Rear pass: 38.7"

***Rear is approximately 2.75" to 3" higher than front***

From the suspension bits I'm getting from NorcalSS, I have a few options I'm thinking thru

1) Keep front the same and lower rear by 1" for a ~1.75" rake
2) Lower the front by 1" and lower the rear by 2" for same rake as #1 (this allows me to run without spacers)
3) Lower the front by .5" and lower the rear by 2" for 1.2"+ rake (no spacers, remove third row seats

I'm not sure if I'll like a 1" drop in front, but who knows until I see it in person. I like the idea of running sans spacers. I want to remove the third row seats to remove unnecessary weight. I don't like the idea of having less suspension travel by going 2" lower in the rear v. 1" (am I wrong?).

Please feel free to check my maths w/ any thoughts to share! Thanks!

 

[soulsea]

Option 1 ... take spacer out when you want it lower.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Put the rear in with no spacer should sit at 36.5. Due to the way the fenderwells are cut. 3/4 of a inch rske looks great

 

[CYKBC]

Put the rear in with no spacer should sit at 36.5. Due to the way the fenderwells are cut. 3/4 of a inch rske looks great

Too level in my eyes. I've read your other posts and you seem to prefer a level look even on your truck. No disrespect but me no like.

If I do go with a 1" front and 2" rear drop, is the ride going to be different? I want as close to stock as possible including suspension travel, steering feel, etc. no surprises thus my initial call at 1" rear lowering only. Thx

 

[NORCAL SS]

due to the cuts on the fenderwells 3/4 of a inch will give you a rake look trsut me on this.

Look at my truck front rear is about 5/8 taller and you can see rake
34 in front 34 5/8 rear your would have more rake then this being 3/4

 

[CYKBC]

I think I have enough to go on at this point to rig it up to my liking. Thank you!

How much suspension travel does one lose by dropping it 2" in the rear? How do the Belltech's compensate?

I can lower the front in .5" increments, correct?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Shorter stops are included so prob 1/2 inch less travel then stock at 2 inch level

 

[CYKBC]

thx tony - can't wait to get the hy dialed in!