Bomba02
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I have had 4 different front suspension set ups on my Denali.
Round 1. - BT lowering keys, BT nitro shock, stock jounce stop.
Round 2. - BT drop spindles, BT lowering keys, BT SP shocks, z71 drilled/cut jounce stop, BT camber kit.
Round 3. - BT spindles, T-bar delete Qa1 coil over swap, atomics lower bracket, BT camber kit.
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63627
Round 4. - BT spindles, DJM 3inch LCA, z71 jounce stop, bilstien shocks, stock keys, BT camber kit. CURRENT SETUP
Ive had my 4th and current set up on the truck for about 2.5-3 months. Huge improvement over 1st and 2nd setup. The ride is nice but its still a lowered suv. I have few issues to work out and Im waiting on my 18's to be ready to put on for the rest of winter. My stock winter 17's don'f fit anymore with the new front suspension set up.
Impression:
The ride is by far a huge improvement, and Im very happy with it. My dash does not get rocked over ever bump like it did. It handles some bumps perfect and feels stock and then there random bumps it hits harder, then you have the huge bumps that are harsh no matter what just do to size which mass has a ton of. It has a slight floating feel to it but Im very happy with the overall ride change.
Issues
Truck is pretty low could go lower wouldnt mind it but with my 285 45 22 i have rubbing issues. Over larger bumps and faster speeds i hit the top of my wheel wells. It took me while to get truck level up front but ground to fender lip is under 32 and i have a 32 inch tall tire at the moment, i like my tire size on my 2's and dont want to change. I also rub when i turn hard left to right backing up (parking etc). The suspension has a little float to it. I love the bilstien but they could be a bit firmer. Also the z71 stop is about a 1/4ish inch away from the control arm. I can feel the truck dip and contact the lca and firm up.
Improvements/thoughts
1. Spring time looking into tubing the front wheel wells are improving travel for wheel. With the new suspension i have a good amount of travel. I have 18's going on soon which are 265 65 18 there a 1/2 inch lower so that might clear up some rubbing issues.
2. Debated on moving bump stock bracket so stop rest on lca but that will prevent me from going lower. Also thought of trying my lowering keys to see if that firms up suspension a bit and removes slight wonder.
3. Maybe a adjustable shock to help firm things up or a coil over swap.
Nothing major will happen until spring winter sucks around here at the moment.
Thanks for reading ill try to add pics in the next couple days and will update as time goes.
Thanks Billy
Updates 3-12-15
Well i got my 18's on with 265 65 18's. Wow what a ride difference. Soft and handles bumps even better. You can just feel the sidewall compared to my 22's and i kind of like the rims. The turning rubbing issues are better i can turn better, only rubbed backing up turning hard. I havent hit the fender well on bumps i did before but big dips it still hits inner fender well but not as bad. Still need to address tubing the front. For now im gonna run the 18's as i want to powder coat my 22's. Added a few more pics nothing great tho.
Snapped some quick pics today its dirty and look past my dip pealing.
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G]http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/Bomba02/02%20denali/6E8F5259-BFC4-4FC6-AF9A-8994FB0E50B9_zpsrrwjiht3.jpg[/IMG]
Round 1. - BT lowering keys, BT nitro shock, stock jounce stop.
Round 2. - BT drop spindles, BT lowering keys, BT SP shocks, z71 drilled/cut jounce stop, BT camber kit.
Round 3. - BT spindles, T-bar delete Qa1 coil over swap, atomics lower bracket, BT camber kit.
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63627
Round 4. - BT spindles, DJM 3inch LCA, z71 jounce stop, bilstien shocks, stock keys, BT camber kit. CURRENT SETUP
Ive had my 4th and current set up on the truck for about 2.5-3 months. Huge improvement over 1st and 2nd setup. The ride is nice but its still a lowered suv. I have few issues to work out and Im waiting on my 18's to be ready to put on for the rest of winter. My stock winter 17's don'f fit anymore with the new front suspension set up.
Impression:
The ride is by far a huge improvement, and Im very happy with it. My dash does not get rocked over ever bump like it did. It handles some bumps perfect and feels stock and then there random bumps it hits harder, then you have the huge bumps that are harsh no matter what just do to size which mass has a ton of. It has a slight floating feel to it but Im very happy with the overall ride change.
Issues
Truck is pretty low could go lower wouldnt mind it but with my 285 45 22 i have rubbing issues. Over larger bumps and faster speeds i hit the top of my wheel wells. It took me while to get truck level up front but ground to fender lip is under 32 and i have a 32 inch tall tire at the moment, i like my tire size on my 2's and dont want to change. I also rub when i turn hard left to right backing up (parking etc). The suspension has a little float to it. I love the bilstien but they could be a bit firmer. Also the z71 stop is about a 1/4ish inch away from the control arm. I can feel the truck dip and contact the lca and firm up.
Improvements/thoughts
1. Spring time looking into tubing the front wheel wells are improving travel for wheel. With the new suspension i have a good amount of travel. I have 18's going on soon which are 265 65 18 there a 1/2 inch lower so that might clear up some rubbing issues.
2. Debated on moving bump stock bracket so stop rest on lca but that will prevent me from going lower. Also thought of trying my lowering keys to see if that firms up suspension a bit and removes slight wonder.
3. Maybe a adjustable shock to help firm things up or a coil over swap.
Nothing major will happen until spring winter sucks around here at the moment.
Thanks for reading ill try to add pics in the next couple days and will update as time goes.
Thanks Billy
Updates 3-12-15
Well i got my 18's on with 265 65 18's. Wow what a ride difference. Soft and handles bumps even better. You can just feel the sidewall compared to my 22's and i kind of like the rims. The turning rubbing issues are better i can turn better, only rubbed backing up turning hard. I havent hit the fender well on bumps i did before but big dips it still hits inner fender well but not as bad. Still need to address tubing the front. For now im gonna run the 18's as i want to powder coat my 22's. Added a few more pics nothing great tho.
Snapped some quick pics today its dirty and look past my dip pealing.
[IM
G]http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/Bomba02/02%20denali/6E8F5259-BFC4-4FC6-AF9A-8994FB0E50B9_zpsrrwjiht3.jpg[/IMG]
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