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Tony_SS 06-19-2012 04:43 PM

Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
I just got an 01 Tahoe and I would like to put some factory 20's on it and lower it with a 2/4 or maybe a 3/5 drop. I think 2/4 might be better. It's my wifes ride so it has to be done right for a daily.

What are some kits that would be recommend? Any feedback from personal experience?

TIA

Boog 06-19-2012 08:08 PM

Re: Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
This has come up a time or two. See this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ring+tahoe+4x4
Also search lower or drop 4 wheel drives.
There are dropped spindles available, shackle/hanger kits for the rear.

jbjburbs 06-19-2012 08:18 PM

Re: Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
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I lowered a 2002 2wd Tahoe, but i think the suspensions are the same. both trucks have torsion bars up front and a factory 2link style setup. I put aftermarket 20's w factory sized tires. the drop i choose was 3/3 and after a week i knew i should went 3/5...no clearance issues up front and rode great.

Boog 06-19-2012 09:13 PM

Re: Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
I found this other thread for you.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422600

Tony_SS 06-19-2012 10:14 PM

Re: Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
thanks for those links..

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbjburbs (Post 5443362)
I lowered a 2002 2wd Tahoe, but i think the suspensions are the same. both trucks have torsion bars up front and a factory 2link style setup. I put aftermarket 20's w factory sized tires. the drop i choose was 3/3 and after a week i knew i should went 3/5...no clearance issues up front and rode great.

That looks really good... did you use a kit?

jbjburbs 06-21-2012 07:01 AM

Re: Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
i did use a kit from eibach. it came with new keys upfront and springs out back. the 3/5 kits require shorter shocks, i think.

Gary 08-06-2012 11:07 AM

Re: Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jbjburbs (Post 5446636)
i did use a kit from eibach. it came with new keys upfront and springs out back. the 3/5 kits require shorter shocks, i think.

How's the ride after? I'm looking at an 04 4x4 Tahoe and want a lowered stance on it and am starting to look into how to get it done.

jbjburbs 08-06-2012 05:32 PM

Re: Mild Lowering on a 2001 Tahoe 4x4
 
gary...to me it rode the same after. it wasn't really noticeable. i felt some difference changing the wheels/tires, but not much. i actually sold the tahoe to my brother and he's put another 35-40k on the truck since. it drives as nice as my wife's 2000 suburban (nbs, 4x4) on factory wheels/tires.


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