I want to lower my Tahoe as much as possible, and i wanted to know how low can i go using keys on the front end. Is it worth it to spend the money in keys? Should i just buy spindles? And hows the ride with keys? I do not want to spend money to lower my truck if its going to ride bad and then ill end up getting spindles anyway. I would love to lower my Tahoe to about a 4/6 drop, but i do not believe i could do that with stock tires and rims. Just please give me your opinion on what i should do.
Opinion on lowering my 01 Tahoe using front end keys
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you can do 4/6 with stock rims and tires.
keys you can only go up to 2" but I wouldn't recommend to much past 1" because it will effect your ride. To do keys, you'll want lowering keys anyways and not to use your stock keys.
keys you can only go up to 2" but I wouldn't recommend to much past 1" because it will effect your ride. To do keys, you'll want lowering keys anyways and not to use your stock keys.
okay, so how would you recommend I lower my truck. I really dont want to be dropping $1000 into suspension. I was planning on getting lowering keys for a 3inch drop in the front and rear shocks for a 4inch drop for the back. I would be happy with a 3/4 drop but Id much rather a 4/6 drop. Let me know how you would go about 4/6 dropping my tahoe.
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id get spindles and keys up front and add some 5 inch springs for the back and from there get the small things if money is an issue such as shocks shock extenders shorter end links
Spindles & keys up front
springs & DJM rear hardware kit in the rear
as far as not spending $1,000, you gotta pay to play. You might be able to get stuff used, but you're still looking at spending $700-$800 used.
springs & DJM rear hardware kit in the rear
as far as not spending $1,000, you gotta pay to play. You might be able to get stuff used, but you're still looking at spending $700-$800 used.
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i got new spindles for 180 new and springs for 140 new but thats only because i got a great deal on them but its possible to not spend much but you gotta find the right deals i still need shocks and rear hardware kit tho
So if i was to buy lets say something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tahoe-Yukon...-3-4-Lowering-Kit-Coils-Springs-/281117404496
Would that be "alright" for lowering my truck? I mean i am not looking for the smoothest ride out there i just don't want it to be real bad.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tahoe-Yukon...-3-4-Lowering-Kit-Coils-Springs-/281117404496
Would that be "alright" for lowering my truck? I mean i am not looking for the smoothest ride out there i just don't want it to be real bad.
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i wouldnt go with that kit unless you get some good reviews on it do some research on it first and see what works and what wont for you
Nathan hit it. Gotta pay to play. Just depends on how far you'll go to make ur ride comfortable. But think certain things gotta be done on these rigs, to ride good. Adjustable panhard bar when going past 3", or RLCA will bind. Rear kit, shorter end links. Shock extenders or drop shocks. But look for deals, used ect.. I saved over $200 getting my adjustable panhard & RLCA, by getting them custom made. Just gotta be resourceful.
But think most hit it. Spindles & keys, will get you 3"-4" in front, great ride. Then add some 5"-6" rear drop springs. Keys give 2" drop, and ride will be stiffer. But think you can do keys and still ride good, if you modify jounce stops. Most don't do it, and ride suffers. Same goes for spindles & keys tho. Still gotta dial it all in. And stock wheel & tires don't matter.
Could do drop arms & stock keys, or add srop keys or arms & spindles for 3"-5" drop. But kunda have my reasoning why I think some with drop arms ride bad sometimes. Tho, would like to install some.
I use, and like McGaughy spindles, since they keep stock geo, and not as many issues with camber and bj. Also running there 5" springs and ride is good. But Norcals 5"-6" rear springs are supposed to be money. And would personally get those.
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Josue is right. Would look into it, but probably not the best ride. If you just want keys, and springs. Look for a used set. But more known, reputable rear springs, with good reviews. Keys are keys, and name brand, whatever. Same for shock extenders. But would get some decently good rear springs.
But think most hit it. Spindles & keys, will get you 3"-4" in front, great ride. Then add some 5"-6" rear drop springs. Keys give 2" drop, and ride will be stiffer. But think you can do keys and still ride good, if you modify jounce stops. Most don't do it, and ride suffers. Same goes for spindles & keys tho. Still gotta dial it all in. And stock wheel & tires don't matter.
Could do drop arms & stock keys, or add srop keys or arms & spindles for 3"-5" drop. But kunda have my reasoning why I think some with drop arms ride bad sometimes. Tho, would like to install some.
I use, and like McGaughy spindles, since they keep stock geo, and not as many issues with camber and bj. Also running there 5" springs and ride is good. But Norcals 5"-6" rear springs are supposed to be money. And would personally get those.
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Josue is right. Would look into it, but probably not the best ride. If you just want keys, and springs. Look for a used set. But more known, reputable rear springs, with good reviews. Keys are keys, and name brand, whatever. Same for shock extenders. But would get some decently good rear springs.
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