01 tahoe chassis under AD gmc short box

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by lazerstrouts

The issue ... this tahoe chassis is 4wd. I would need to get both half shafts shortened and they would bind up sooner when I lower it.

Why lower a 4 wheel drive vehicle; or conversely, why have a 4 wheel drive lowered vehicle? I don't get it.

[GCncsuHD]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Why lower a 4 wheel drive vehicle; or conversely, why have a 4 wheel drive lowered vehicle? I don't get it.

The bigger question is why not?! The original poster resides in Nebraska, where snow is likely a big issue in the winter, you don't need some huge lifted truck to get through it but awd or 4wd can be very beneficial. Sure it won't be an offroad machine, but it won't get stuck in damp grass, it will handle wet and icy weather better, and is just ready for the unexpected. Just think of the multitude of AWD cars out there, and small AWD SUVs, heck the Silverado SS AWD and Sierra Denali AWD for that matter. Not to mention I know of a couple pretty crazy performance builds that started with 99-06 regular cab shortbed 4x4 Silverados that are sitting really low and built for handling.

Besides, if the original poster had cheap access to this 4wd frame, and wants to be different, go ahead!

[lazerstrouts]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Why lower a 4 wheel drive vehicle; or conversely, why have a 4 wheel drive lowered vehicle? I don't get it.

it really comes down to money. in my area 4wds are easy to find wrecked. my whole tahoe cost me less then the same motor and a 2wd tranny at the salvage yard. now i could pull the front axles, driveshaft, front diff, etc but that causes wheel bearing issues. besides push button 4wd is the best of both words, big smokey burn outs and drifting, or push the button and drive down that muddy road and pull the boat out of the lake.
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