Swapping my PPV suspension for stock suspension?

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As much as I know a lot of you guys love drops, I actually like the stock height of the tahoes a little better. One of my friends just got a 2012 suburban and I wants it to be lowered like mine...As far as I know the drop I have on mine is what is on all PPVs and is a 2/3 pedders kit? I also know its got the heavy duty sways...Is it possible to swap the stock suburban suspension for my suspension? And what parts are we talkin? I'm not experienced with suspension so excuse me sounding like an idiot lol...Something to consider I just thought out...his suburban is a 4x4 and mine is a 2wd
 
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I do not see why it would be any different
 
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I just called the shop that I have work on my truck...One of the guys is lookin into it for me and will let me know Monday...I still thought there would've been someone whos done this before and could chime in :shrug:
 

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It should swap just fine, only difference there might be is the spring rate on the rear springs for the heavier suburban.(Could sit a tad lower on his if it sags) But easily fixed with a spacer if needed. Heck, if hes going to tow, might as well get helper bags also.

The same might be true for yours, rear might be a tad higher with the suburban springs under the rear of yours?
 

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As far as I know the spring rates should be the same.
 
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It should swap just fine, only difference there might be is the spring rate on the rear springs for the heavier suburban.(Could sit a tad lower on his if it sags) But easily fixed with a spacer if needed. Heck, if hes going to tow, might as well get helper bags also.

The same might be true for yours, rear might be a tad higher with the suburban springs under the rear of yours?

As far as I know the spring rates should be the same.

Hmm I didn't think about that pooter....Hopefully Yates is right though for my sake lol
 
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Anybody know what the biggest tire my friend can run on his suburban with 22" slides after he has the 2/3 drop would be?
 

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