Pedders vs. OEM

johnebgoode · Feb 2, 2008

Had the Hoe lowered today by the Peddersman,(Frank Beck)
Keep in mind the OEM bushings have 1900 miles on them, what would they look like at 10,000 miles?

OEM frt spring and the new Pedders lowering spring

Walt of RocksandRacing installing frt spring

Stabilizer bushes oblonged already

Link Bushes worn already

johnebgoode · Feb 2, 2008

Frt completed

Rear springs..

Rear stab. bushes oblonged

Rear stab. bushes installed

Rear spring installed

Completed job

johnebgoode · Feb 2, 2008

I just want to say that the experience of dealing wih RocksandRacing was 100% professional. Hell they even fed me breakfast and lunch too....

When Frank told me he wanted to change the bushings in frt and rear I was hesitant as truck has very low miles on it, (1900 miles). But after seeing what they looked like when he took them out, it was a no brainer as far as what needed to be done.
Walt, the installer knows this truck frt and back. No hitches with the install. Truck handles better now that the stabilizer bars can actually work without squashing the bushings. Anyone on the fence in regard to this upgrade.....go for it. Drove it home from their place over 100 miles and no rattles squeaks or problems of any kind.
I am quite happy with the Pedders Product.......!!!

Vrrooom · Feb 2, 2008

Very nice! I like the height of the rear, the front seems a little too low. Do you have any issues rubbing that front lip on anything? The new Tahoe's have a very low approach to begin with, I'd be worried about that. But looks wise, awesome!

Gambler · Feb 2, 2008

If you don't mind, approximately what did that set you back? They are about 150mi from me, and I like the look of your truck!

Edit: Oh, and did you do anything with your shocks, or are they still stock?

Rebound · Feb 2, 2008

That looks great!

+1 on the rubbing question, and also, how much is it lowered f/r?

johnebgoode · Feb 2, 2008

Shocks are the same. No rubbing issues in front so far. I dont know actual amount of inches it was lowered....sorry. Maybe Frank can chime in here and answer that. PM Frank (Peddersman) for cost.

hbrbmx · Feb 3, 2008

Better pics tomorrow please johne. Further back so I can tell how good it looks

Slammed · Feb 3, 2008

and where was this??

Mike · Feb 3, 2008

Looks great! Welcome to the Pedders Club!

the pedders man · Feb 3, 2008

Slammed said:
and where was this??

John came down to My shop off route 78 in Pa we have Sunday hours since We race our GTO and are at the shop. Cost the front springs are part number 2422 and are 109.73 each the rear 2425 and is also the same 109.73 each the D bushings are 56.77 for two the end link bushings are 37.00 a set we also make a Full line of towing springs and shocks for the front and rear our Labor is 85.50 per hour and The Parts and Labor have a 2 year 36,000 mile warranty NO Questions asked......Thanks For Looking at Johns HOE.....Frank

the pedders man · Feb 3, 2008

we lowered it Approx 60 mm up front and 59 mm in the rear....Frank

VadersOwnZ71 · Feb 3, 2008

Frank,

Do you recommend trimming the bumpstops front or rear?

Thanks,

Ken

johnebgoode · Feb 3, 2008

VadersOwnZ71 said:
Frank,

Do you recommend trimming the bumpstops front or rear?

Thanks,

Ken

I do know for a fact that they were trimmmed 1 inch in the frt.
Frank and I were out eating when the rears when done so I dont know for sure.

Slammed · Feb 3, 2008

Do you offer sets for the 99 tahoes as well?? could not find it on your site

the pedders man · Feb 3, 2008

VadersOwnZ71 said:
Frank,

Do you recommend trimming the bumpstops front or rear?

Thanks,

Ken

Ken YES 1 inch do both.....Frank

the pedders man · Feb 3, 2008

Slammed said:
Do you offer sets for the 99 tahoes as well?? could not find it on your site

No just the GMT900s....Frank

johnebgoode · Feb 3, 2008

Outdoor pics with drop kit installed

Rebound · Feb 3, 2008

How are you finding the ride quality?

Same as before the drop?

johnebgoode · Feb 3, 2008

Rebound said:
How are you finding the ride quality?

Same as before the drop?

Seems to hug the road a little better though.

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