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

[a4edwin]

You left out your measurements Michael.

 

[josueh95]

front:stock keys cranked down, belltech 2 inch spindels
rear: 4 inch belltech drop springs, 1 coil cut for 5 inch drop, free travel mod

measures:
front: drivers 33.25" passenger 33.5
rea: drivers 33" passenger 33"

future: 2500 keys shorter endlinks, drop shocks
tires: 305/35/24
overall ride is not too bad can be improved alot with new shocks and endlinks but that will be soon
pictures

 

[WHITEOUT]

Figured I'd finally contribute.

Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD:
- 2001 Tahoe 2wd

Advertised drop:
- 3"/5"

Fender height front/rear:
-31"/32"

Front:
- Spindles : 2" McGaughy
- Sway Bar : Upgraded PP w/Energy suspension poly bracket bushings & shorter end links
- Tie Rods : Moog (entire front BJ & steering components Moog)
- T-bars : stock
- T-bar keys : 2" drop (only decranked 2-3 turns from top)
- Shocks : Belltech Street Performance
- Jounce stops: Z71 customized

Rear:
- UTA : stock
- LTA : Custom adjustable w/poly bushings & DJM relocator kit
- Springs : McGaughy 5"
- Panhard : Custom adjustable w/ poly bushings
- Sway Bar : upgraded PP w/Energy suspension poly bracket mounts & DJM end links
- Shocks : Doetsch Tech
- Air Assist : Helper bags w/onboard controls & compressor
-Free travel

Wheels & Tires:
-Wheels : 22" Intro G Cube forged billet 2 piece
- Tires : Nitto 275/45r22 rear- 265/40r22 front (for now)

Future upgrades:
- DJM LCA possibly since I have a set lying around. New 6" rear springs or Air? Like to get rear to 31.5"-31". New shocks, Doetsch Tech probably. Shock extenders to get shocks at better angle. New jounce stops since I have customized em to the max. Otherwise, nothing, pretty happy right now with her.

Brief impressions of setup:
Overall, the ride is very very nice. Soft over most bumps and a daily driver, everyone who rides in it amazed how good it feels for being so low. But has it's moments when it's stiff, but it's low. Front is getting real dialed in since I keep modding jounce stops, so riding better all the time. With adjustable RLCA, can really take corners and not worry about body roll, stiffens up entire rear end. All the poly bushings help stiffen it all up, but make it squeaky when cold n wet. Adjustable panhard a must going this low. Helper bags soften up the rear, and allow weight to be added. All in all, really happy with how it's feeling, riding, handling and driving. It's pretty dam smooth compared to 1 yr ago. Think I'm finally figuring this suspension out. I truly enjoy driving it! But.. always room for improvement.

 

[O3YUKONXL]

Lots of very nice rides here. Looking good WHITEOUT. That's the stance / height I need to end up with on my XL, and real soon. Likely the addition of keys, to my spindles, in front will do. There's no support for lowered stuff, especially our trucks up here in Sask. Canada. You guys are all I got. Trial/error isn't exactly the way I want to try the rear. The 3" McGaughy's let mine down more than advertized. Keep posting; hopefully soon a closer match to my set-up will emerge. Read about 4" TB's, but not yet on an XL, which is obviously a heavier rear. Current: 2/3" = 32 1/4 and 33 3/8

 

[digitalfiend]

I'm so proud to finally be posting to this thread.

Model/Year/2x/4x/AWD: 2004 Tahoe 2WD

Advertised drop
- 5" front
- 6"-7" rear

Fender height front/rear:
- Front: 30"
- Rear: 30"

Front:
- Enkei RT6
- LCA's : stock
- UCA's : stock
- Spindles : McGaughy's 2" Drop Spindles
- Sway Bar : stock
- Tie Rods : stock
- T-bars : stock
- T-bar keys : Ebay 2" Drop Keys
- Shocks : stock
- Steering : stock
- Belltech 4957 Camber Kit

Rear:
- UTA : stock
- LTA : stock
- Springs : Tony's 6" Drop Springs
- Panhard : Stock
- Sway Bar : stock w/ DJM end links
- Shocks : QA1
- Air Assist : None

Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels : Enkei RT6 (with Toyota Tacoma offset)
- Tires : Kumho 255/45R18

Considered upgrades:
- BIGGER and STIFFER front and rear sway bars
- Front QA1 Coilover Conversion
- Adjustable Panhard Bar

Brief impressions of setup:
The ride is firm yet very comfortable. My Tahoe may not be as good looking as some of the rides on here, but it's got great handling for what it is, and improving the handling was my primary goal.

 

[NORCAL SS]

man that truck with 275 50 18 would corner better and fill up the fenderwells nicely.

 

[NeverSatisfied]

2004 Tahoe LT 2wd
22" ck375s on 285/45/22

Kit:
Mcgaughy's 3/5
NorCal SS custom 6" coils

Front:
2" spindles and keys

Rear:
Shock extenders, 6" drop coils with 1/2 coil cut, rear hardware kit

Current measurements:
Front: 31"
Rear 31.5"

Thoughts about kit:
Rides great now with the free travel mod, handles well, still somewhat stiff but that's how it goes. Love the kit and Mcgaughy's products, would highly recommend.

 

[Emendoza93]

Some good info in here. It looks like the wheel and tire combo plays a big role in the final look.

 

[Lentsnh2012]

Vehicle: 2004 Yukon SLT2 2WD

Advertised drop
- 4.5" front
- 5.5" rear

Fender height front/rear:
- Front: 31.25"
- Rear: 32"

Front:
- LCA's : stock
- UCA's : stock
- Spindles : McGaughy's 2" Drop Spindles
- Sway Bar : stock
- Tie Rods : stock
- T-bars : stock
- T-bar keys : stock
- Shocks : stock
- Steering : stock

Rear:
- UTA : stock
- LTA : stock
- Springs : McGaughy's 5" springs
- Panhard : Stock
- Sway Bar : McGaughy's rear end kit
- Shocks : Belltech 2410FF

Wheels & Tires:
- Wheels: 24" GMC CK375 with +31mm offset
- Tires : Nexen 305/35/24

Considered upgrades:
- AccuAir front and rear
- DJM 3" drop LCAs
- Spohn Upper and Lower links
- Spohn Panhard Bar

Brief impressions of setup:
It drives and handles so much better than stock. The Yukon is more predictable at highway speeds and in traffic (sudden stops and swerves). The front can get a little rough over uneven roads.

 

[Red_Raider]

Sweet looking ride! Love those wheels too!!


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