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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 4:20 PM
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Don't have the truck yet, planning on getting it next year. But I'm planning on putting either 22" or 24" rims on it and wanted to lower it an inch, 2 max so that the wheel well gap is very small so that it is a sportier look for a SUV instead of a ghetto ride. So what kinda springs would you guys recommend for what i am talking about?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 7:12 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Remember that bigger wheels are usually heavier and affect braking and acceleration. Also lowering w/ springs will necessarily adversely affect ride as will the lower profile tires that will be necessary w/ larger wheels.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 9:47 PM
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thanks for the info, so I guess doing both should keep the braking and acceleration relatively similar. But im not too worried about driving like a maniac with the Tahoe, otherwise I would have gotten another coupe.

Can you point me in the direction of any springs? And would you recommend 1" or 2" drop, I want to minimize the gap of the well, not make it a low rider.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 2:54 PM
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I guess doing both should keep the braking and acceleration relatively similar
I guess I wasn't clear. What you are proposing would adversely affect braking, acceleration, and ride. The lowering might marginally improve handling.

Try searching this forum on lowering as there has been a lot of discussion on that subject and different applications.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 8:47 AM
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the escalade has 22" stock so i'd put those on and see how it looks first.

when you start to modify ride height; it's a can of worms... but hey if you want to!
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