My 2009 PPV progress thread

[kylers2k]

I think it needs to come down an inch in back and it’ll look perfect

Hopefully happening sometime next week

 

[kylers2k]

all 4 corners done finally

 

[73TA]

How did you lower the rear to match the front?

Mike
2012 Silver PPV
2013 Black PPV

 

[kylers2k]

How did you lower the rear to match the front?

Mike
2012 Silver PPV
2013 Black PPV

Drop springs and I made some shock extenders. They're cheap springs from eBay and they're pretty rough to be honest. In time I'll upgrade them

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I have the belltech 5305 rear springs on mine and they ride nice. They’re 3” with the spacer they come with and 4” without.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Did you cut the bump stop mounts off yet aka free travel mod? If not then that’s probably the issue.

 

[kylers2k]

Did you cut the bump stop mounts off yet aka free travel mod? If not then that’s probably the issue.

No I meant to look up and see how far others were cutting it down but just haven't had a chance.
So that being said, remove the whole thing?

 

[73TA]

You mentioned the rough ride, I have a 2012, and 2013 PPV's. The 13 rides harsh/rough, the 2012 rides nice. Not sure why there is such a difference.

Mike

 

[Ilikemtb999]

No I meant to look up and see how far others were cutting it down but just haven't had a chance.
So that being said, remove the whole thing?

I removed the entire thing and used small bump stops I got from energy suspension (actually came from my other car). Just need to be careful around the gas tank. Passenger side is a breeze.

 

[Eod1]

I'll tell you one sure fire way to lower the rear end of a police Tahoe. Install swat box and load up 500 pounds of ammo, gear, kit ( plate holder ) and weapons. That will drop it quick. They were made with that in mind. Funny thing , they were made to be fast and very nimble with all that gear on board. Best truck I ever had. With all that weight it still runs 140 on the highway. No problems