What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[JochenWoern]

Thanks, I think it looks much better as well! Good questions: I did not actually do it myself. I had it done at 4 Wheel Parts. I did a little bit of research, and decided I would rather just have someone else do it. For parts, labor & an alignment (which I needed anyway) it was right at $500. I had some VISA gift cards that I used to go towards it, so my actual out of pocket expense was only $350, which I didn't think was bad at all. The price for the leveling kit itself was $180ish, but I've heard/read that you can buy the parts cheaper elsewhere. All things considered though, I'm pleased with the price and my ride!

Regarding ride quality - I personally feel that the ride quality is about the same - no complaints. As for adding stress to other components... I have heard it can, but I'm not 100% sure.

THANK YOU very much.

 

[soulsea]

You really gonna level the front JW?
I'm thinking leveling down the rear would look great on your ride.

 

[JochenWoern]

You really gonna level the front JW?
I'm thinking leveling down the rear would look great on your ride.

Frankly, I am not educated at all when it comes to "leveling", either front or rear.

With that said, I really do not know and am therefore looking for advise.

Thanks.

 

[soulsea]

Well I don't know the oem rake on the NBS trucks so I'm not sure how much you need to either drop the rear or raise the front to make them level.

Front leveling usually results in a slightly more 'off-roadish' look that looks great with smaller wheels and more aggressive tires ... rear leveling makes for a slightly more elegant ride.

Since you just bought the pretty wheels/tires I'm thinking a rear level would be more apt for your truck.

Of course this is just my opinion, others' will undoubtably differ.

 

[JochenWoern]

Well I don't know the oem rake on the NBS trucks so I'm not sure how much you need to either drop the rear or raise the front to make them level.

Front leveling usually results in a slightly more 'off-roadish' look that looks great with smaller wheels and more aggressive tires ... rear leveling makes for a slightly more elegant ride.

Since you just bought the pretty wheels/tires I'm thinking a rear level would be more apt for your truck.

Of course this is just my opinion, others' will undoubtably differ.

Regardless of the "others", you know that your opinion/input "undoubtably" always ranks highly with me Mr. Serge.

Any ideas on the cost of dropping the rear?

Thanks

 

[07Burb]

Any ideas on the cost of dropping the rear?

Thanks

2" rear drop kit is around $200ish.

 

[JochenWoern]

2" rear drop kit is around $200ish.

So 2" inch the way to go on my rig?

How much to install? Where do I go?

 

[07Burb]

I like the 2" drop because it's subtle and makes a huge difference but yet requires no modifications. I put my 2" rear drop on in my driveway. Took me about an hour but would take someone who does it on a regular basis probably about 20 minutes

 

[soulsea]

So 2" inch the way to go on my rig?

How much to install? Where do I go?

I believe the part for your truck is: mcgaughys 33051.
The part compatibility list: http://www.mcgaughys.com/tahoe.html

But someone with an NBS might want to confirm.

 

[JochenWoern]

I like the 2" drop because it's subtle and makes a huge difference but yet requires no modifications. I put my 2" rear drop on in my driveway. Took me about an hour but would take someone who does it on a regular basis probably about 20 minutes

GREAT, thanks Jacob.

So can you give me a manufacturer/supplier of the 2" drop kit you bought or would recommend? Where do I purchase it?

And are there any special tools needed or can I just do it with what I consider "normal handtools, wrenches, etc." by myself?

Can you also explain what it does? Does it just compress the shocks somewhat in order to lower the rear? What about ride quality?

Thanks again.