Opinion on lowering my 01 Tahoe using front end keys

[WHITEOUT]

I'm not saying not to get that. But one of these... Better off saving your money and doing it right. Then throwing away money on something that may ride like crap. Will end up spending more in the end. Trust me. Been there, done that. It sucks buying something, cause it's cheap and easy. Only to find out it rides horrible and you hate it. Do it right the 1st time. Be happier in the end bro.

Look for used springs, keys ect... and build up your suspension.

 

[Austin196]

That's what i figured. But where would you suggest i look? Im kind of clueless.

 

[WHITEOUT]

Check on here, for sale section, CL, local, the Bay ect.. Stick around awhile, get to know some peeps on here, put the feelers out. Lotta good guys on here who help there fellow members out. I may have a set of 3" springs laying around, if I can find em, if interested.

Hang around awhile, great site, with informative, good peeps.

 

[Austin196]

Alright thanks man I appreciate everyone for all the help!

 

[Yuk_Nali_6.0]

Well that's heart breaking to hear. Considering i don't really have $1,000 to throw into suspension i guess i'm staying at stock height. All i really have to spend about $500.

I paid barely over $500 for a new mcgaughy 2/3 kit. Spindles, springs and shock extenders. Check out their website.

 

[Austin196]

Im thinking of getting this kit here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281117404496?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

and just getting some used spindles later on. I read up on Crown Suspension and they had a few "bad" reviews but mostly good ones. The only problem I've seen to far is that on their website the shock extenders say only for 1-3 inch lowering springs and the kit comes with 4 inch lowering springs. Kind of weird to me. They also say on the website that they don't recommend with this kit any lower than 2.5 inches on the front end.

 

[josueh95]

Im thinking of getting this kit here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281117404496?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

and just getting some used spindles later on. I read up on Crown Suspension and they had a few "bad" reviews but mostly good ones. The only problem I've seen to far is that on their website the shock extenders say only for 1-3 inch lowering springs and the kit comes with 4 inch lowering springs. Kind of weird to me. They also say on the website that they don't recommend with this kit any lower than 2.5 inches on the front end.

here you go man il help you out a bit..ive seem many member use this kit also and some say it rides great and its a reputable company its a 3/5 and comes with spindles keys springs and hardware kit..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/McGaughys-2...&fits=Model:Tahoe&hash=item256b47e895&vxp=mtr

thats one option but like its been says learn about how the parts are used to lower and the purpose they have dont jst buy a kit you know nothing about..i pieced my kit together over 3 months of serching but that mcgaughys kit is not a bad option

 

[Austin196]

here you go man il help you out a bit..ive seem many member use this kit also and some say it rides great and its a reputable company its a 3/5 and comes with spindles keys springs and hardware kit..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/McGaughys-2...&fits=Model:Tahoe&hash=item256b47e895&vxp=mtr

thats one option but like its been says learn about how the parts are used to lower and the purpose they have dont jst buy a kit you know nothing about..i pieced my kit together over 3 months of serching but that mcgaughys kit is not a bad option

I have 16 inch rims.

 

[WHITEOUT]

You may be able to make it work with 16" rims. Just gotta chop the bottom of bj bolt, maybe go smaller lock nut. I was able to get a spare 17" on my front with my McGaughy spindles- with plenty room to spare. Maybe someone with 16" will chime in, or who has tried. Would try, but I don't have any 16"ers. But don't let the 18"+ rim thing scare you. It can be modified to fit smaller rims.

 

[livingez_123]

Just save your money and do it right the first time. I know it's hard for young people today to be patient because they are so impulsive. but be patient, save some money out of every payday, and you will get what you want. I remember saving for my first supercharger, I would watch the balance go up and got real excited when it hit my goal. I'm 52 now and I still feel that way when I'm saving for a project.