Anyone have photos of before and after 2/3" lowering kit

smithk3933 · May 22, 2008

I've just acquired a 2004 Z71 Tahoe and would like to lower the stance a moderate amount. Based on some of the references to either Belltech or Mcgaughy, I'm interested in the 1-2" front and 2-3" rear.

I'm just looking for a bit less overall height without losing the ride characteristics of OEM. I would love to see some before and after photos after the 2"/3" drop using either kit.

Post or send email would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Keith

06tahoez · May 22, 2008

I lowered my Z with 3" Eibach coils and cranked the stock keys down. When I removed the rear bumper for the roll pan, the rake was way too much. Here's what it looked like before and after.

boostaholic · May 22, 2008

Finally level after all the bs with the rear autoride links

Nnaboy · May 22, 2008

I like the way both of these trucks look, boostaholic where did you get your belltech kit and for how much?

boostaholic · May 22, 2008

They're one of my vendors so I hooked it cheap.

scooternalberta · May 23, 2008

Boostaholic,
where did you get that black grill?
Thanks
also wondering what size tires you have i just put 305/45/22 on my wifes and would like to lower 2" but unsure if it will clear the tires
Thanks
Scott

smithk3933 · May 23, 2008

Is there an option for more of a 1" front and 2" rear? I understand that the 1" front drop is easy with the built-int torsion bar adjustment keys, but most of the kits I see for rear springs start at 3".

Do any of the normal quality providers offer a 2" option for the rear?

Thanks.

Keith

chrias · May 23, 2008

DJM makes 2" drop rear springs.

www.djmsuspension.com

06tahoez · May 23, 2008

For the front, you can install the 3/4 ton "purple" keys. They'll allow you more adjustment than the stock keys. Eibach has a set of 2" lowering coils too. I had them installed but replaced them with the 3" coils.

Here's the 2" coils installed and the stock height on the keys.

smithk3933 · May 23, 2008

Thanks for the photo. I think the 2" drop is closer to what I'm looking for. Did you notice any difference in the ride characteristics after the 2" drop. did you say in the photo that is the stock front height or did you use the new keys to lower the front?

Keith

06tahoez · May 23, 2008

I haven't installed the purple keys yet but I will at some point. In the pic immediately above, you're looking at the stock keys at the stock position. I didn't notice much difference in the ride to speak of especially with my 17" wheels on. When I put my 22s back on, I had all the other suspension work done at the same time. My ride is different now (slightly stiffer), but that was expected given what I did to it.

Mr.Klean · Jun 7, 2008

mine with a 2/4 drop..(crummy camera..lol)

CHISTOSO · Jun 8, 2008

Mr.Klean said:
mine with a 2/4 drop..(crummy camera..lol)

Sweet Kon.

Mr.Klean · Jun 10, 2008

CHISTOSO said:
Sweet Kon.

Thanks

JKmotorsports · Jun 11, 2008

Here are some old pics I dug up. Stock height in the first pic, then 2/3 in the next. I'm now currently sitting about 3/5.

Polecat · Jun 12, 2008

wow...made a huge difference!!!!!!

YukonJacks · Jun 27, 2008

When you change the lift, what does it do to the overall ride? Does it make a rough ride?

DenaliAnyone · Jul 2, 2008

This is my truck b4 the drop!

Now it sits with a 2/3 drop...purple keys and belltech coils.

Polecat · Jul 3, 2008

now that is a beautiful ride!!!!!!!!!

DenaliAnyone · Jul 3, 2008

thank you polecat!

Anyone have photos of before and after 2/3" lowering kit

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