First post, first Suburban. I recently bought a 12 LT in excellent condition minus the hack lowering job.
It was on 265/50r20's.
The front consisted of SAPAuto (ebay) 2" (supposedly) spindles, Belltech 25004 struts with all rings and the oem ring added (i have no idea why), and Maxtrax 2" springs that they cut (part# on springs 251320).
The rear from what I can tell was Trekline 5" kit (springs, LCA brackets, swaybar links), and Belltech 2410 shocks. Free travel mod was completed as well.
I have since replaced the front struts, since the bumpstops and discs under the bumpstop was missing and I didn't know what else they messed up with the extra rings installed, with new Belltech 25004 set at 1" drop and oem springs from a Silverado.
The rear I changed to the Belltech 3/4 kit but instead of the 1" spacer I used a Maxtrax 1.5" spacer to set the rear at about a .5" rake higher. I installed the shocks relocation brackets. I removed the rear LCA bracket.
She sits much better and the ride quality did improve.
Lastly I installed Escalade 22's on 285/45R22
Ride height is great for me. Now my quest is to fix the ride quality to what it should be.
The rear coils just suck. I am trying to determine if DJM 4" springs with a spacer, Trekline 3", or the Maxtrax 3" springs would be the better option.
Rear shocks lack the quality as well. Looking at changing to Bilstein 4600's.
The front spindles I question their quality and how much drop they actually provide.
The biggest issue I am chasing is when driving 50+ mph and hitting a pavement transition such as a bridge or similar, the front end feels like a Jeeps death wobble and the interior shacks pretty harshly.
I have not moved the rear swaybar to passenger side yet. I plan on replacing the rear panhard bar and both rear control arms with APOC Industries eventually.
The front end at 180k miles is probably due for a refresh. I am thinking about using the Kryptonite Death Grip tie rods.
Thoughts, suggestions, guidance? It's my first Suburban and lowered SUV, coming from the Toyota offroad world.
It was on 265/50r20's.
The front consisted of SAPAuto (ebay) 2" (supposedly) spindles, Belltech 25004 struts with all rings and the oem ring added (i have no idea why), and Maxtrax 2" springs that they cut (part# on springs 251320).
The rear from what I can tell was Trekline 5" kit (springs, LCA brackets, swaybar links), and Belltech 2410 shocks. Free travel mod was completed as well.
I have since replaced the front struts, since the bumpstops and discs under the bumpstop was missing and I didn't know what else they messed up with the extra rings installed, with new Belltech 25004 set at 1" drop and oem springs from a Silverado.
The rear I changed to the Belltech 3/4 kit but instead of the 1" spacer I used a Maxtrax 1.5" spacer to set the rear at about a .5" rake higher. I installed the shocks relocation brackets. I removed the rear LCA bracket.
She sits much better and the ride quality did improve.
Lastly I installed Escalade 22's on 285/45R22
Ride height is great for me. Now my quest is to fix the ride quality to what it should be.
The rear coils just suck. I am trying to determine if DJM 4" springs with a spacer, Trekline 3", or the Maxtrax 3" springs would be the better option.
Rear shocks lack the quality as well. Looking at changing to Bilstein 4600's.
The front spindles I question their quality and how much drop they actually provide.
The biggest issue I am chasing is when driving 50+ mph and hitting a pavement transition such as a bridge or similar, the front end feels like a Jeeps death wobble and the interior shacks pretty harshly.
I have not moved the rear swaybar to passenger side yet. I plan on replacing the rear panhard bar and both rear control arms with APOC Industries eventually.
The front end at 180k miles is probably due for a refresh. I am thinking about using the Kryptonite Death Grip tie rods.
Thoughts, suggestions, guidance? It's my first Suburban and lowered SUV, coming from the Toyota offroad world.
