Spindles vs Lowering Springs

[gfunko]

Whats up all. Still trying to understand truck suspension a bit (used to the tuner scene) so please excuse the noobiness of this questions. Current vehicle is a 2013 Tahoe LT, completely stock with 22 ck375 and 285/45/22 wheels. I definitely know I want to go with a 2/3 drop but not sure which set up to go with. Do I have the option of using a spindle drop or lowering springs? I know using springs will require a camber kit, but does using a spindle require one? Lastly, will the rear require a camber kit also? Some post/videos I've seen seem to suggest that the rear can be done by just swapping out springs (without a spring compressor).

If this has been addressed before, please point me to right thread. Thanks again!

 

[OHSIXX]

Hit up Tony-he will get you dialed in-great customer service too........
@NORCAL SS


A 2/3 is pretty straight forward

Drop spindles in front
Lowering springs in rear-you can keep autoride too(if you have it)

 

[gfunko]

So will I need camber kits to adjust alignment?

 

[NathanJax]

So will I need camber kits to adjust alignment?

Not if you use a drop spindle. Everything up front stays the same except the position of the hub. however, you'll need to get an alignment since you're disconnecting and reconnecting parts.

 

[AZSCTACO]

Depending on how many miles you have on the front struts.....you may wanna consider drop struts. No need for a camber kit....they use the stock springs.

 

[NathanJax]

No need for a camber kit....they use the stock springs.

Drop struts could still need a camber kit. Springs or struts could cause a need for camber kit. The only thing up front that wouldn't cause a camber kit is spindles

 

[Bruizza]

As already stated hit up NorcalSS. Belltech kit is what a lot of us have used for the 2/3 drop.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Whats up all. Still trying to understand truck suspension a bit (used to the tuner scene) so please excuse the noobiness of this questions. Current vehicle is a 2013 Tahoe LT, completely stock with 22 ck375 and 285/45/22 wheels. I definitely know I want to go with a 2/3 drop but not sure which set up to go with. Do I have the option of using a spindle drop or lowering springs? I know using springs will require a camber kit, but does using a spindle require one? Lastly, will the rear require a camber kit also? Some post/videos I've seen seem to suggest that the rear can be done by just swapping out springs (without a spring compressor).

If this has been addressed before, please point me to right thread. Thanks again!

1) how many miles on the truck? main quwstion

here are 2 i did with the drop struts and camber kit in front NO spacers
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/lowered-2-tahoes-today-man-long-day.60720/

 

[Brian Woodiwiss]

I'll 3rd or 4th that comment. Tony knows what's up. Ordered my stuff, had it for me locally so I could pick it up. Got stuck mid install, walked me through it, installed and loving the 2/3 drop. Perfect ride height. Zero issues. Looks clean even on my stock 20s. Wheels next. Pics SOON.

Thanks again, Tony.