Just going to leave this here
http://www.fourwheeler.com/vehicle-reviews/131-0409-chevy-tahoe-rockkrawler-suspension/
So has it shipped yet?
CK5
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Wheels for my Tahoe, Round 2 - NOW FOR SALE
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So has it shipped yet?
Just going to leave this here
http://www.fourwheeler.com/vehicle-reviews/131-0409-chevy-tahoe-rockkrawler-suspension/
I'm diggin that setup.
Get that thing out on the trail
Its seen dirt before but its porky and the T bars don't flex worth a F. It needs coilovers up front (I have some ideas in the works), skid plates (currently in the mail), lockers, and most importantly a third pedal
So has it shipped yet?
Easy now don't tempt me
I remember hearing good things about those kits.
Don't tempt you? Why? If I temp you, you may buy it.
And that would be pretty cooooooool
And that would be pretty cooooooool
Install thread is mandatory.
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
Third pedal???
Does anyone make a SAS kit for these years?
I've read some guys have swapped in the Denali rear end (6 lug sf14) its supposedly a bolt in deal. Then you can add the H2 elocker...
Does anyone make a SAS kit for these years?
I've read some guys have swapped in the Denali rear end (6 lug sf14) its supposedly a bolt in deal. Then you can add the H2 elocker...
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Don't quote me but I believe the hummer h2 rear ends bolt in also.
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
They do, but they are all 8 lug...which wouldn't be bad if a guy was doing sas 8 lug style.
Tahoes have a 5 link rear suspension so the H2 rear will bolt in but its wider than the standard Tahoe/suburban rears and 8 lug. Being 5 link also makes it very hard to adapt a pickup rear end but apparently some of the later Yukon Denali and Escalades came with the correct width 6 lug 14bsf but no one seems to know exactly which ones.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
I don't know man. Maybe the interwebs have jaded me, but I just can't see spending that kind of money on a ifs kit, on my dd. If it's a dd, keep it a dd by not lifting it. If it's a trail toy, don't even bother with ifs cause you know you will always dream of a sas.
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
Be cool to have a linked solid front end to match the rear. Hummer rear end, 8 lug front, 5.3, super comfy seats...
y5mgisi
1 ton status
I was thinking even something "cheap and easy" like this,
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/131-0708-2002-chevy-2500-solid-axle-swap/
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/131-0708-2002-chevy-2500-solid-axle-swap/
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
Thats pretty damn cool
Ya you're right most of this is just talking and dreaming.
But its only my DD in the winter. My truck will be up and running this summer and I have the camaro so between those two I don't think the Tahoe will be driven much at all once the snow banks melt.
Btw SAS kits for 2500s don't work on a 1500... besides I don't have the space to be swapping anything at my apartment. No major fabing or conversions will occur until I get a place with a bigger garage...
But its only my DD in the winter. My truck will be up and running this summer and I have the camaro so between those two I don't think the Tahoe will be driven much at all once the snow banks melt.
Btw SAS kits for 2500s don't work on a 1500... besides I don't have the space to be swapping anything at my apartment. No major fabing or conversions will occur until I get a place with a bigger garage...
What backspacing are you running with those wheels? I really like the stance of your rig. Mine is going to be loosing the running boards / ground effects when I get it back and will definitely be getting a set of 285s as well. I also need to get that ARB bumper I had modified powder coated and installed too!
The backspacing is 4 7/8" with an offset of 10mm. They tuck in perfectly and align just about even with the fenders.
The backspacing is 4 7/8" with an offset of 10mm. They tuck in perfectly and align just about even with the fenders.
FWIW, backspacing and offset are the same measurement, just different methods.
Backspace is measured from the inner bead, straightedge across the wheel and measure to the wheel mount surface.
Offset is measured from the wheel centerline (known as zero) to the wheel mount surface resulting in a positive or negative number, an 8" wide wheel with 0 offset would mean 4" bs (wheel mount surface is dead center in the wheel). Positive offset is towards the face of the wheel, negative is towards the back of the wheel based on the wheel centerline. An 8" wide wheel with 5" bs is +25 offset (approximately) and 3" bs -25 relatively speaking.
Backspacing is easier to use and figure out.
