Some PICS of my rear lowered --->

[KMeloney]

Hey all,

Finally snapped some quick & dirty iPhone pics of my Tahoe with just the rear lowered. Sorry for the quality and dirtiness. I'll take better and more-level pics when she's clean.

The rear was lowered on Belltech springs with a 1" spacer (that was trimmed and bored so that it would sit properly at the bump stop and hold the springs in place like stock). I only wanted an inch or so taken out of the rear (wanted it to ride like stock, but just not look so raked). The installer took 1-3/8" out of the rear, and I think it looks great. I'm going to see how this grows on me, and may possible take another 1/2" out.

I had Ford keys put in my '02 so that I could raise the front on it. When it was perfectly level, it actually appeared to me to sag in the rear. I want to avoid that look with this truck -- but can still probably take 1/2" out and have it closer to level without "leaning."

Check out how much more level the running boards/body side molding are now. So much better, imo.





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[Modded]

It looks perfectly level now!
The only reason lowering level kits seems to sag at times if from stuff like the gas tank being completely full (alot of weight).

 

[KMeloney]

Thanks! And I hear you about the full tank -- but won't autoride try to level that out?

Incidentally, here's a comparison pic to show just how much gap in the rear there was. I know it's not the same angle, but you get the idea. Wow, all that gap is nasty looking!



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Compare this new pic to the old pic above. Much nicer, huh? Subtle, but what a difference.

 

[blueflamed03]

dang man, that turned out awesome!

 

[KMeloney]

dang man, that turned out awesome!

Thanks! I have to agree with you! LOL

 

[USMC1102]

Looks great!

 

[nc6600]

That looks really nice, anymore plans?

 

[KMeloney]

That looks really nice, anymore plans?

Thanks, folks. I appreciate it!

Anymore plans? Of course! LOL I have some Escalade chrome side moldings that I think I'll swap in for the stock Tahoe ones. They are more 3-dimensional, are a hair longer, and they're thicker [than the chrome portion of my stock molding]. They also taper slightly front to back, so it should make for a nice look.

I also like the G3 LED tail lights...

And wheels could be in the future...

Does it ever really end?

 

[BlackDenali]

Great Choice!!! Looking Good!

 

[mlwald79]

could you take pics of the springs and spacer set up? also, did you have to bend or modify the air-link rod for autoride? thinking about doing this to my 08 denali. thx