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new to off-roading, 2006 chevy tahoe suspension lifts?

 
john4a73 john4a73
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 04/07
Posted: 04/21/07
06:40 PM

I have a 2006 chevy 4x4 tahoe.  I'm about to put a suspension lift on my truck, but I'm not sure what lift to get and how big I should get it.  I'm leaning towards a Rancho 4-in suspension lift kit.  What is the best lift to get for my truck?  I want it to be equipped adequately to handle off-road conditions, but also so that it handles well on-road.  Also how big of tires will I be able to put on it with a 4in lift?  I've been told 33's, is this true?  I'm new to off-roading so I could really use some help.  Will I need anything else besides a lift kit such as some kind of steering stabilizer or shock absorber or should this be included in the kit?  

 
esanchez esanchez
Administrator | Posts: 143 | Joined: 07/06
Posted: 04/24/07
03:12 PM

Fabtech & Skyjacker both have pretty good reputations.

http://www.skyjacker.com/

http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/

I'd start there. You might also want to get a programmer to correct the speedometer calibration. On GM vehicles, it's pretty easy, since it's a digital pickup, and it's just a matter of modifying the signal. Hope this helps.  

 
CHROMOLY77 CHROMOLY77
New User | Posts: 24 | Joined: 07/07
Posted: 03/28/08
12:19 PM

kit : fabtech  programer : superchip does have more options that any other programer.  
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SnoMan SnoMan
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 03/29/08
12:22 PM

CHROMOLY77:
kit : fabtech  programer : superchip does have more options that any other programer.

He needs more than a programmer here. Big tires make stock tall gears feel even tall which reduces performance and can render OD about useless too while adding more strain to tranny and shortening its life. No tuner is going to fix this, only regearing axles will.  

 

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