The project begins

[spot me 2]

I just ordered my wheels and tires. Not sure what way I'm goin as far as a drop yet. I will post pics along the way.

[spot me 2]

Heres a pic of the wheels. I ordered my lowering kit today(3/4).:rocking:

What do you recommend for shocks?




http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/pj4553/DSCF3744.jpg

[96tahoelt]

I used the belltech shocks.

What's the offset on those wheels? Are you sure they will not hit the fenders in the front?

[spot me 2]

I used the belltech shocks.

What's the offset on those wheels? Are you sure they will not hit the fenders in the front?
I don't know what the offset is. I bought them used, and haven't put then on yet because I hurt my back. I think the tires might be to wide. 275/55/20. If they are, I will have to wait to lower it all the way down untill I get new tires. The kit I bought has adjustable shackles.

[Robbin'thabanks]

The tires will be fine if the offset is right

[spot me 2]

Sorry for the delay, but I seriously injured my back at work, so...... It's been put on hold for now. It sucks!!!!! The Yukon is sitting on jack stands. Rims, lowering kit and shocks waiting to be put on, just sitting there. I guess it's time to call in favors.

[96tahoelt]

Sorry for the delay, but I seriously injured my back at work, so...... It's been put on hold for now. It sucks!!!!! The Yukon is sitting on jack stands. Rims, lowering kit and shocks waiting to be put on, just sitting there. I guess it's time to call in favors.
Sucks about your back. If you were down here in central Indiana I would help you out.

[spot me 2]

Sucks about your back. If you were down here in central Indiana I would help you out.
Thanks! I've got a few budies that owe me BIG, so I'll be calling on them.

[mrteacha]

Hope the offset on the rims is enough to get them to clear the fenders. I had bought me a set of 22's before I put the lowering kit on- i threw the rim/tire setup on afterwards and they would rub like crazy. The offset was +15. I went down to a 275/45/20 and these cleared although they had the same offset.Good luck

[spot me 2]

Well my injury is worse than we originally thought:eek: :dunno:

The good news is that I have friends comming over the next few days to do the work for me:mushy: I will have them take pics for me to post as it goes along. Thats about all I can do right now is sit here and type:nopity:

[spot me 2]

A buddy stopped by on his lunch break And threw the rims on for me. The offset is wrong:cussing: :banghead: , so I wont be able to go as low as I wanted. He should have the done front tonight. The keys are easy.

[spot me 2]

Well the lowering has not been done, but heres a pic with the new wheels. (the truck is dirty!!!! sorry)
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4661.jpg


It should look closer to this when its done.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/muyuk.jpg

[BLAZER87]

I was wondering when you sold me the wheels and said you were lowring it, but it should look pretty sweet. Thanks for the wheels/tires again, look great and I laughed at the last snow:10:

[spot me 2]

They look nice in the truck in your sig! Did You lift IT?

[mrteacha]

Well the lowering has not been done, but heres a pic with the new wheels. (the truck is dirty!!!! sorry)
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4661.jpg


It should look closer to this when its done.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/muyuk.jpg
looks good what's the tire/wheel combo?looks like thefrontMIGhT rub when lowered

[BLAZER87]

They look nice in the truck in your sig! Did You lift IT?
yeap, 3" body lift...enough for now:biggrin: The lowered pic didn't show up for me the first time, does look pretty good.
Hope your back gets better. I've had chronic lower back problems for about 20 yrs now due to lifting wrong when I worked in a steel mill, just have to keep it worked out and lots of meds.

[spot me 2]

yeap, 3" body lift...enough for now:biggrin: The lowered pic didn't show up for me the first time, does look pretty good.
Hope your back gets better. I've had chronic lower back problems for about 20 yrs now due to lifting wrong when I worked in a steel mill, just have to keep it worked out and lots of meds.
Yeah, I blew out a disc at work and need to have surgery:eek:
Not the road I though it would go down when it first happened.

We should start the lowering process tomorrow.

[spot me 2]

looks good what's the tire/wheel combo?looks like thefrontMIGhT rub when lowered
Yes it will rub if I go that low. The back would be fine. I wish I knew I needed different offsets front and back.

[spot me 2]

:dunno: Well, we will try again later in the week. EVERYTHING was rusted in place, so its all soaking in PB Blaster.:dunno:

[yukntukn22s]

lookin good, cant wait to see it lowered.

[spot me 2]

lookin good, cant wait to see it lowered.
Thanks, I can't wait either. I need to have surgery on my back now, so it will be lowered as my friends have time. Like today or this weekend!

[spot me 2]

It's done!!!! Finally.......:10: :10: :10:









http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/slammed.jpg




Or at least done on photoshop.:dunno:

[yukntukn22s]

Sorry to here about your back, and good luck in surgery, but if you need to justify lowering your truck to anybody just tell them that its easier on the back getting in to it when its lowered.

[spot me 2]

Sorry to here about your back, and good luck in surgery, but if you need to justify lowering your truck to anybody just tell them that its easier on the back getting in to it when its lowered.
Thats how I convinced my wife to let me spend the money. She's pregnant, and had a hard time climbing in and strapping our 19 month old in.. Now I can't climb in:eek:

[spot me 2]

Well some progress has been made. The shackles are on. We had to cutt the old ones off. The hangers still need to be installed. The keys are on and the front is slammed. Sorry for the BAD garage pics. The heater made the truck sweat. I will take all the right pics when its done.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4671.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4667.jpg

[spot me 2]

The truck is done. I will post some pics as soon as I take some. I do have pics of the work being done.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4679.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4690.jpg

Who says you can't shackle/hanger drop a 2 Door?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4682.jpg

We only had to drill 2 new holes in the frame and 2 new ones in the hanger.:rocking: :cool:

[99bluetahoe]

Looking great.

Which hangers and shackles are you using? I want to go back to my stock leafs and ditch the belltech leafs.

[spot me 2]

I used the djm 4 door kit. You need to modify the hangers but it gives you about a 4 inch drop. I'll post pics later today.

[97'hoe350]

lookin good man, hope ur back gets better. I'm still high and dry on mine too. dang belltech sending me the wrong leafs. lol its all good. cant wait.

[spot me 2]

Well it finaly stopped raining so I snapped some pics. It was getting dark so Its the best I could do.


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4699.jpg


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4695.jpg

Let me know what ya think.:dunno:

[BLAZER87]

I'm not a big fan of lowered SUV's, but that looks pretty nice, good job.
Do you have your surgery scheduled?

[spot me 2]

Thanks!....

Not yet. I still have to go see the workers comp doc on 02/06. He has to "agree" that I need surgery. Sounds like I need to Hire a lawer. What a F***ing Joke!

[97'hoe350]

Thanks!....

Not yet. I still have to go see the works comp doc on 02/06. He has to "agree" that I need surgery. Sounds like I need to Hire a lawer. What a F***ing Joke!

wow sounds like the dude ur dealing with is a total douche! ha. but ya the truck looks awesome! so u dont have it all the way down? how low is the front?

[spot me 2]

wow sounds like the dude ur dealing with is a total douche! ha. but ya the truck looks awesome! so u dont have it all the way down? how low is the front?
Yeah, thats workmans comp for ya.

The front can go down till the tires rest on the fenders. The front rims stick out to the edge of the fender, so I have it sitting about an 1 1/2 inch between the tire and the fender. The back wheels sit far enough in that they could tuck. I did the shackle/hanger route to keep the stock springs for towwing.
With the new rims/tires and the lowering kit the frame came doen a total of 7 3/4 inches.:eek: :rocking:

[BHB]

I'm not a big fan of lowered SUV's, but that looks pretty nice

I am! that thing looks killer!:thumbup:

[97'hoe350]

wow, dang. i cant wait to see mine. should look awesome. got some 17" lades' to put on it. lookin for a pair of stock 22" lades' but i cant find some for a good price. and i cant work.
but dude, good luck on everything with ur back. let us know how everyting goes there.

[spot me 2]

I finaly got to drive her today. The ride isn't bad with the stock shocks. I might keep them. It still needs an alignment, but overall I love it. It started snowing while I was out, so no fresh pics. As soon as the weather clears up I will post some.

[yukntukn22s]

Looks great, glad to hear that the ride is good too. Cant wait to see more pics.

[1993 sierra]

yeah you need to lower that man it will look 100% bettrer

[spot me 2]

yeah you need to lower that man it will look 100% bettrer:whatever:

????? It is lowered! Its a 4x4. I use it to tow a 7500 lbs camper and my Mustang to the track all the time, so going lower than isn't an option. I would love to slam it or bag it, but it needs to tow.

[spot me 2]

Looks great, glad to hear that the ride is good too. Cant wait to see more pics.
We just got dumped on by 8 inches of snow with more coming so it might be a few days. If there is a break I will quick take some pics.

[BlazinX]

looks good :thumbup:

[stylinfosho]

Very nice I just love to see these 4x4's go down to the ground!!

[1993 sierra]

oh ok i understand about that towing

[spot me 2]

It snowing AGAIN. I hope to be able to take some pics tomorrow.

[spot me 2]

It snowing AGAIN. I hope to be able to take some pics tomorrow.
Nope rained and foggy all day. I'm begining to think I'll never be able to take good pics of it........:nopity: :dunno:

[BLAZER87]

:whatever:

????? . I use it to tow .... my Mustang all the time,
That's cause it's a Ford :aniteef: :thumbup: j/k
Good luck with your back and the lawyer. My sister is going through the same thing. Fell on ice at home Depot, got it on camera, but they aren't wanting to pay since she was an employee...lawyer for her too.

[spot me 2]

Thanks, I see "there" doc tomorrow, so we will see how it goes.

[96tahoelt]

Looks good dude! You look like you are a little lower than me in the back. I'm thinking of going another inch in the back but don't want to pull a leaf to do it.

[spot me 2]

Got dumped on again today!!! The weather absolutely SUCKS here lately. All I want to do is take some pics of the thing and post them.:wtf: :damnit:

[spot me 2]

Finaly a sunny day.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4776.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4775.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4774.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4768.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4766.jpg

[spot me 2]

The old look


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_3107.jpg



and now.....


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_4766.jpg

[spot me 2]

I just picked up some new front seats. I have the seats out of my 96 Z28 in there now. I will be installing the factory buckets back in. The ones I had were junk. The new ones are mint.

[Downlow 2]

Looks good!!
I just picked up a 98 yukon 4x4 and want to lower it. I will use the same kit you did. Can you post some more pics of how the hangers are mounted. Thanks.
Sorry to hear about your back. Hope everything works out for ya!

[spot me 2]

Thanks,and I'll take some more when I get a chance.

[Downlow 2]

Thanks for the pm and the pics. I love the stance of your truck. The list of future mods sounds good too!

[spot me 2]

No problem. I'll keep the thread going for the motor/trans build. I'll post pics of the new seats whan I get them in.

[96tahoelt]

What's the specs on the rim and do they stick out from the fender in the front with the wheels straight?

[spot me 2]

They are eagle alloy 060s. 20 X 8.5 with a +14mm off set.
They sit about flush with the fender flares with the wheel straight. To tuck, you would need more offset. For the rear they are fine.
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=290

[yukntukn22s]

Great looking, nice to see the stance turned out good. Keep it updated with pics, this is like dejavu for me.

[spot me 2]

Thanks!
The new seats are in. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post them.

[96tahoelt]

They are eagle alloy 060s. 20 X 8.5 with a +14mm off set.
They sit about flush with the fender flares with the wheel straight. To tuck, you would need more offset. For the rear they are fine.
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=290
What size tires do you have on there?

[spot me 2]

275/55/20 I like more side wall. gives it a nicer ride. With a skinnier tire they might not stick out in the front either?

[spot me 2]

Great looking, nice to see the stance turned out good. Keep it updated with pics, this is like dejavu for me.Your 2wd right????

[spot me 2]

Just wanted everyone to know. My back surgery went very well yesterday. Thanks for all the well wishes. Looking forward to a quick recovery and to be back working on the Yukon soooooooon!

[yukntukn22s]

Good to hear that it went well.

[97'hoe350]

yea really man, good to hear it. i finally got my truck back from the shop, so it looks like both of our luck is havin a turn for the best, :)

[yukntukn22s]

Your 2wd right????
Didnt see this earlier, I am 2wd drive now but I just changed it. It used to look just like your truck does now just bright blue. Thats why its dejavu to me because of the way it looks.

[spot me 2]

Didnt see this earlier, I am 2wd drive now but I just changed it. It used to look just like your truck does now just bright blue. Thats why its dejavu to me because of the way it looks.
I would love to find a clean 2wd. I think they only sold 4x4s up here. I want to find a 2wd to make into a drag/street truck.
I'm thinking of making mine into a pro-tourer.

[crimepaysvideo]

nice.....

[spot me 2]

I forgot. I had it aligned the day before surgery. I had to readjust the front after he was done. Drive alot better now.
I can't wait untill I'm healed to start the next stage......
I might need to get a new tow pig!!!

[POWERAID]

Hey, Spot Me There Are A Lot Of 2 Door 2wd Tahoe In The South. I Live In Tennesse And I Got One Last Year With 80,000 Miles In Mint Condition For Only 6.5k......my Co-worker Father Is Selling A 1999 Dark Grey Lt 7.4 2wd For 9k With 71,000 Miles And Leather Heated Seats. The Tahoe Was Special Order From The Dealership.

[spot me 2]

Wanted to let everyone know. We had a 10lbs.2oz baby girl this afternoon. Both mom and baby are doing fine. My 20 month old couldn't be more excited.

For the truck. Wait4me tune and custom catback in the works to be followed closely by a cam swap.

[BlazinX]

Wanted to let everyone know. We had a 10lbs.2oz baby girl this afternoon. Both mom and baby are doing fine. My 20 mount old couldn't be more excited.

For the truck. Wait4me tune and custom catback in the works to be followed closely by a cam swap.
Congrats! :thumbup:

[spot me 2]

Ordered a BUNCH of performance parts today!!!!! Installs to follow.......

[96tahoelt]

Sweet, congrats on the baby! What all did you ourder for the yukon?

[spot me 2]

A new cam, valvesprings, long tube hedders, custom true duels, and a wait4me tune.

[spot me 2]

Got the wait4me tune put in today. It's a completely different truck. A custom tune is the way to go!!!!
The rest of the mods got put on hold for now.