Official 00-06 Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade drop guide with pics...

[a4edwin]

Guys please let's keep it on topic.

 

[BADRIDES]

Great thread with helpful info

 

[EKdenali]

Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2002 Yukon Denali AWD

Advertised drop:
- 4"/6"

Fender height front/rear:
-31.00/31.50

Front:
- LCA's : stock
- UCA's : stock
- Spindles : Belltech 2508
- Sway Bar : Eibach 35mm
- Tie Rods : Illy Napa Premiums
- T-bars : stock w/Tahoe Z71 Bumpstops
- T-bar keys : 3/4 Ton Purple Keys
- Shocks : Bilstein HD OE Replacement Front/Bilstein 5125 21.54" Extended Length Rear
- Steering : Fabricating a Dual System

Rear:
- UTA : Stock
- LTA : Stock
- Springs : Belltech 4" Trailblazer 4230
- Panhard : Spohn Adjustable
- Sway Bar : Eibach 32mm w/Jeep Wrangler JK Links
- Shocks : Bilstein 5125 21.54" Extended w/Belltech 6651 Extensions
- Air Assist : Airlift Helper Bags 60748

Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : 22x9 Gray TBSS
- Tires : Nitto 420S 285/40/22

Considered upgrades:
- Stock Keys decranked or DJM Arms because they're the only thing I haven't tried on this vehicle.

Brief impressions of setup:
Trucks drives nice but is a bit stiff, comes with the territory being this low. The truck handles amazing for such a heavy vehicle. I have no issue pushing it hard through tight mountain roads faster than sense would dictate. I'd contribute much of the handling to the lower center of gravity, quality tires, and most notably the gigantic Eibach sway bars. The spohn panhard was an excellent upgrade and I'm considering some adjustable rear arms to center the wheel. Pinion angle for the rear axle is money though.

Pics:

I know this is old, but where did you order your parts. I love how you Denali looks!

 

[Ambitious02]

Hey guys whats up!! If i do a 5/6 drop on 305/40/22's am I going to have major probs with rubbing?

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Yes run a 285/40/22

 

[Ambitious02]

Yes run a 285/40/22

Thanks bro!! Ok didn't think that through and just bought new tires but about to drop her!! Hopefully I can sell the new tires and go get the right size!!

Your drop is the exact stance I'm going for from this thread! Any other pointers you can give me when going that low? Like anything I need to look out for? How far did you have your keys keys turned down in the front? Also did you ever need or use a panhard bar?

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Panhard bar is a must. Key was maxed out on pass side (as low as it would let me) and halfway on drivers. You'll need a belltech camber kit if your doing keys and spindles or you'll have problems with alignment

 

[Ambitious02]

Panhard bar is a must. Key was maxed out on pass side (as low as it would let me) and halfway on drivers. You'll need a belltech camber kit if your doing keys and spindles or you'll have problems with alignment

Ok cool, I'm doing just that so will look into that camber kit most def! Thanks for the pointers!! Ok I hear ya in regards to the panhard, will get that also! Want to be slammed but don't want it to be headache! I'll post up pics on here once she gets done! Going to take a bit longer since I have to get new tires!!

 

[Ambitious02]

Panhard bar is a must. Key was maxed out on pass side (as low as it would let me) and halfway on drivers. You'll need a belltech camber kit if your doing keys and spindles or you'll have problems with alignment

Oh what valance where you rocking on your Tahoe? I have a Yukon but it should work right?

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Just went to the local Chevy dealer and bought the lower air deflector. Yes it should work and it cost around 65 bucks