Suspension Questions/ Issues

[HootGS]

I have a 2013 Tahoe LT. Over the past two years I've had numerous problems with my suspension (Ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.). Now I'm thinking my shocks and/or springs are shot. Dealer said they were fine since the shocks weren't leaking (and in that instance my issues, like the truck hopping all over the place were due to the alignment) that they were fine. I now do mostly highway driving and would like to lower the truck slightly to improve handling at speed.

The problem is that the rest of my driving is done on roads that would be better if they were unpaved, so I need durability as well. I was considering putting the PPV suspension on my truck, but was worried about the tire choices in that size. Also, I can't have the truck ride too rough as my fiance has a bad back and sometimes can get queasy when things get too rough. I am going to need tires soon and would hate to put the stock size back on only to have them not fit with the drop, and I'm aware of all the problems with the speedo and odometer that come with that big of a size change. Currently I'm running 255/75r17 AT's.

Any help/comments/follow up questions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Milz77]

Here is my 2013 LT with 2" drop both front and back with 24" wheels. Did the OEM struts with 2" drop spindles in front to keep alignment stock. 2" drop coils in back. Runs great both on highways and city streets but I also only have little under 13k miles on truck.

 

[HootGS]

Thanks, I don't think I'd go bigger than stock on the wheels, was probably looking at getting a set of steelies because of how bad the city streets I drive on actually are but that's a nice looking truck. I have almost 63k on mine and the body roll/ instability/ handling characteristics are just not what they should be. Good to hear that ride quality hasn't suffered with the drop and wheels though.