2004 chevy tahoe 3 inch leveling kit + 3 inch lift spindles install
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- Today we lifted the tahoe using 3 inch spindles and 3 inch keys along with 3 inch rear coil spacers.
Sorry for the long video tried to keep it short as possible while explaining the best i could.
Also works for Silverado sierra yukon gmc Chevrolet escalade avalanche
Parts used below
Spindles
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3 inch leveling kit
amzn.to/3QmR3S2
Rear shock extenders
amzn.to/45lJkbx
What size are those wheels and tires?
285/70/17
They a size small for kias and hyndais
I like it. Just got a 2003 tahoe, not happy with how low it is. You just inspired me 👍
Thanks. Glad i was able to help 🤙🏼
Nice work on this video, clean editing and plenty of disclaimers. One thing I will add is for the torsion key installation I have used a C-Clamp with the foot popped off, there is a steel ball at the end of the screw. That steel ball fits right into the dimple of the torsion key, won't slip or move. then you can tap the foot back on the C-clamp when you are done. In my case I had a few C-clamps so I left mine like it was an now I have a very handy tool.
Thank you. Yeah I noticed that once the foot on the C clamp broke on mine lol. Didn’t know they Come off 😂. O well to late now
@@differentgarageprojects5656 that's exactly how I found out the first time 🤣
If you just replace the torson keys is that enough to raise the front?
@@USPatr yes those keys will do the trick a fully turned stock key gets you about 2". But alignment can be an issue
@@3Wheels1Block thank you I have a 2003 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax, I'm not looking to go full body lift, would like to raise the front end, do you think those spindle lifts would work better... and I've seen those shock extenders, any suggestions, thanks
Definitely like how you swing while you’re doing it I like that
Love a good full size SUV with a lift.
Good video man I was thinking of doing this to mine simple easy explanation 👍
Go for it brotha. Definitely makes a big difference. 🤙🏼
Excellent editing. First your provide an upfront summary of what is needed then you cut directly to doing it.
Nicely done sir!! Very informative!!
Glad you liked it! ✅
Great video brother. I have a 05 Yukon xl on a 6 inch bds lift and I’m gonna add these to it for a 8-9 inch suspension lift and I plan to add a 3 inch body lift for a total of roughly 12 inches of total lift. Plan is to run 40s or 42s. I’m a pretty experienced mechanic and figured I’d watch a few videos to maybe pick up a new tip or trick. Needless to say, I can’t think of anything to add. You did a hell of a job explaining everything and keeping the point clear and concise. Keep up the good work sir 🤙🏼
Hell yea thats gonna be tall lol.
Going to be a bad ass yukon forsure.
I appreciate that brother. I tried my best to explain a little bit of everything.
Looking good I just put 3 inch keys on my truck and new 3 inch rc shocks heard the shock extenders r knwn to shift or something but damn that truck looks good
I was actually looking into the RC shocks too but there was a lot of bad talk about them. So I decided to just buy shock extenders since they were cheaper so far they’re holding up great I’m guessing as long as you torque them down to spec You should have no problems. Thanks brotha I appreciate it it
Looks dope bro keep up the great work brotha 🤘💯
Thanks brothay
Looks good already ma boy
Thanks carnal. Just a little something ya know.
Nice 👍 I did the exact same thing to mine last year it’s better than spending thousands 😂
Yes same here spend less money and make it look the same as other expensive lift kits
That's what brought me here 🤣
Time lapse was way too fast bro. But thank you I got what I needed
Looks good bro 💯💯💯
Appreciate the video carnal . Very helpful
No problem brotha. Para eso estamos!
Thanks for this, gonna do a 2" lift in my z71
Did you have issues getting an alignment? Doing the same thing but having issues getting alignment done.
Looks good bro.. I did the same setup with bilstein shocks all around with 17x9 weld wheels on 35" BFG all terrains.
Thanks. Its the way to go if you trying to save money tbh. Not bad bro my tires are like a 33”
No doubt, make sure you crank keys up to its keeps the body roll down and stiffens up the steering from drifting.
Thanks for this detailed video bro
No problem glad it helped
Looks good 🔥🔥
I have a 2003 Suburban
did you use the factory control arms or the 2-4” upper control arms
Factory
Good video I just wish you showed how to remove it using a normal c clamp but thanks for showing how to install the new one tho
El fantasma in the background!!
Great Video brother,
Are the shock extenders a must when doing only the rear 3" lift???
TYI
Thanks brotha. Yeah I definitely recommend them otherwise you’re gonna have a rough ride if you don’t do shock extenders your socks are gonna be maxed out and there will be no room for the shock to travel over bumps.
Thank you, I was thinking on installing The Suburbans 2500 shocks to my Suburban 1500 you have any idea if with these Suburban 2500 shocks might also need the Shock extenders?
@@juanetallicacarclub6012 i wouldn’t bro. Shock extenders would probably be cheaper tbh.
Thanks for the advise, only thing I'm using my Sub for Towing. TY ones again.
Good stuff bro thanks.
Question?? I had bought some 3" lift spindles and I put them on and the Brake caliper unit wouldn't fit. Would be ok for me to grind off little bit off on brake caliper to fit the spindle? Thanks
I’m assuming you can as long as it’s not a lot because you also don’t wanna shave down too much and make it weak
Thanks for responding bro. Appreciate your videos👊🏽👊🏽
What's the difference between running a spindle versus tubed UCA's with adjustable ball joints? I've been collecting a pile of parts to do my 05 Tahoe. Never seen the spindles as an option?
The spindles is what’s gonna give you a 3 inch lift on a 2 Wheel Drive But if you have a four-wheel-drive There’s no spindle lift you have to do the torsion keys lift. And adjustable UCA’S All they do is give you adjustable camber.
Nice I wish I had a 2wd lol
nice my guy
Looks great, but my question is are the keys necessary if you just want 3” front and back? Just the spindles and rear blocks should make it level right?
Thanks man. And you are correct if just wanting 3 inches all around you can either do 3 inch lift spindles or 3 inch torsion Keyes. And for rear just the coil spacer. I just did both of them because i wanted a small cali lean.
Sweet appreciate it
No problem 🤙🏼
@@differentgarageprojects5656 does that help with your cv axle as well keeping them almost factory
@@toneytone7497 it's a 2wd so no cv Axel on it
Grate video buddy
Can this be done to a 2001 chevy Silverado 1500 2wd? If so i would get the 3 inch spindle's for the front with the keys and for the back i can get the blocks the shock extenders right?
You are correct as long as you have a torsion suspension otherwise you will need lift springs instead of lift Keyes
Anyone know why these spindles/knuckles won't work on a 4x4 do the hubs not fit on 2wd spindles or what is the deal?
you cant lift a 4x4 truck with spindles, some lift kits come with different spindles (knuckles)to mount the upper ball joint and upper control arm in the factory location and let the lower control arm hang lower but thats not whats doing the lifting. 2wd spindles can lift due to the fact that there is no CV shaft that has to come thru the spindle and connect to the hub. 2wd lift spindles just lift the truck by lowering the spindle shaft down making the wheel mount lower on the spindle lifting the truck up.
Beautiful.
The links are no longer any good, what brand of lift spindles did you use, and how are they doing? Nice video!
Everything is holding up great no issues
Lift spindles
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3” leveling kit
amzn.to/3QmR3S2
@@differentgarageprojects5656 Alright, thanks brother, I just finished the video, you did a great job, I'm getting ready to tear into mine!
Great video thankyou I have 2005 Chevy tahoe and was looking at same kit you bought I'm wondering the kit I think say extenders are for front shocks would I want to have extenders in front and rear stock shock setup?
No problem glad it helped you out. And only reason i ran shock extenders was to save money. But if dont want to cheap out like i did just buy some shocks that support the leveling kit because you do want some a bit more travel for the shocks.
@@differentgarageprojects5656 Hello I was wondering I bought the 3 inch lift kit like this fo my 2005 Tahoe do I need to buy 3 inch spindles
No
@@differentgarageprojects5656 thankyou for you reply
Do you think I can clear 35s with this set up?
I have similar set up except for the spindles.
You might be able to if you max out you’re torsion bars.
But then its gonna be a rough ride
2wd or 4x4
Did those spindles make the tires stick out or stay the same
I believe they got pushed out very little
Excellent video, I am following your lead. Can you provide me with the link to get the spindles, keys and shock spacers? One more question what size wheels do you have on your tahoe? Are they 16s?
Thanks. And all the links to everything I used or in the description.
Tire size 285/70/17
Could you run the stock 16" wheels with a 3" wheel spacer? I have 2" spacers with a stock spindle and it looks like a 3" would be out farther then the stock spindle.
You should be fine
Did you install front shocks extenders and did you have to get alignment?
Looks dope man! But you said it was like 6 in the front and 3 in the rear? So did you get 4 inches higher off the ground or 6 with your keys bottomed out?
Yeah. So right now it sits at a 4 inch in the front but if I max out the keys it will sit at a 6 inch in front
So if I get shock extension I don’t need to buy the 3” shocks with the 3” blocks ?
Correct
Thank you
Glad it helped
Do you need those shock extenders cause I didn't use them in the rear ?
You would probably have a smoother ride
If you use them, that way, your socks have more travel space
Good job pedro. How is it running so farcical
Also how did it go four inches higher in the front compared to the back if everything was for 3 inches? Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to do the same thing and I have all the parts
Did you have to install spacers with the spindles or no
No
Double din with reverse camera 33” or 35” tires with chrome fuel wheels would look mean
Hopefully soon brotha
Yeah bro I want to see it on 33" or 35". Reverse camera comes in handy.
Did you have to do any grinding on the front-end after running factory wheels?
No
Are those heavyduty coil springs in the rear, or just stock? Asking because I want to get some Bilstein 5100's for the rear but not sure if the MOOG heavyduty springs will be enough for those longer shocks. Might need the 2 inch spacer with them?
No therea the stock coil springs that come with the truck. Yeah those blistein Run a little longer I think a 2 inch spacer would be a great combo. Otherwise you can run the stock shocks with a extender on it
I’ve been debating on stacking a 3inch level and 3 inch spindle. How’s it holding up maintenance (wear and tear) wise?
So far so good. Haven’t Noticed anything yet. The only thing I don’t like much is the body roll
You got a new link for the 3 inch leveling kit link? It’s not working
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After doing a leveling kit, are your tires 100% straight or are they slanted?
A bit off but it’s because I haven’t aligned it yet. Hardly noticeable.
Does your truck ride more rough after this mod?
Feels like stock suspension honestly. But keep in mind i used shock extenders so shocks wouldn’t be maxed out
@@differentgarageprojects5656 ok got it. That makes sense.
@@differentgarageprojects5656 last question what are you doing to lift your rear higher? You mentioned going even higher in the rear soon. I plan on doing a sound system in mine and will need a little more height to compensate for the drop that will occur for the weight.
I’m looking for some lift springs for the rear. You can check out a company called skyjacker they’re supposed to lift the rear anywhere from 5 to 6 inches
did you get lifted control arms ? i’ve seen some where they left the stock control arm and the tires got camber
No mine were stock md it alight good
Would this key leveling kit clear 22 on 35$
Did you try it ?
Love looks on tahoe, i havd question im still learning onnlifts etc, i just got a 6" lift installed, n been reading to go higher, would spindles make it higher?? Member im new to this really appreciate it
Thanks bro and how did they lift your truck because you might already have lift spindles when they installed ur lift.
@@differentgarageprojects5656 they put 6inch in rear and torque the torsion keys to get it at 7 inch in front, was told ifvi wanted go higher innback to install blocks, but i not sure bout front i cant recall n i been researching and found body lifts
@@gz7463 Most likely you already have less spindles upfront that’s what comes included with the lift kit and for the rear you can’t install blocks you can probably go with coil spacers
@@differentgarageprojects5656 gotcha 👌 i was tryn go for 10inch lift front and at least 8inch rear give it cali lean even though some ppl talk shit saying to me , guey your mexican why you lifting your tahoe,???? I said me vale lol 😆 but thanks bro!!! Much love n respecto
@@gz7463 Yeah the only way I see you getting a 10 inch lift is by buying a brand new lift kit that is rated for 10 inches. Yeah no problem bro I appreciate it. Aguevo k les valga verga viejo you’re money you’re truck
This is so clean
I would like to install this kit as well but idk what size pucks to get 3 in the back or 2 in with 3 inch spindles in front I want to get it as leveled as I can btw
And I was wondering if u could help me out thanks
Thanks
And you can do 3” spindles and 3” coil spacers in rear.
You can always adjust you’re front with the torsion Keyes incase it don’t sit level
So 3 in front and 3 coil spacer are going to be leveled?
@@AlexLopez-jz3ll No, the back will be a little higher, but that’s why you can adjust it with your torsion keys
Do you have another link for parts? Those provided don't have products.
@@TheGoghetter
spindles
amzn.to/3XTlu31
Rear coil spacer
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Torsion Keyes lift
amzn.to/3JcQirc
Hey I have 3 in leveling keys and that’s it on my 02 Yukon.. and and sorta sits level .. I ordered 3 inch coil spacers if I put those in what would it do?.. I want a 6 inch lift, just don’t want to spend 1300$.. I plan on buying shocks and new control arms , I replaced the cv axles, sway bar links and stuff already
Are you doing lift springs in the rear ?
Thats the plan
Did you have to mess with torsion bar
Did it bounce a lot when you hit bumps
Nope
Saludos! Buenisimo el video.. Gracias! Quick question, how are your upper control arms doing? I read the angle at 3" lift can put too much stress on them. Any issues? Thoughts... Cheers!
Saludos biejon! The upper balljoints aren’t bad at all. It does put more stress on them recommend you swap em out with some moog. Will definitely last a bit longer.
Where you located, I need this done to my Chevy avalanche 2004?
Im from riverbank ca. As of right now I’m not working on other peoples vehicles due to work.
How do you plan to go higher in the rear? Skyjacker softride coil springs? Look into sumo springs or timbren for both rear & front "bump stop" to increase load capacity.
Yeah I was thinking skyjacker springs. But I never heard of the sumo or Timbren. I might just have to look into them thanks for the info.
@@differentgarageprojects5656 Skyjacker is the only manufacturer that offers a 5-6" spring lift but it will require mods to brake lines, etc. Your only other option is a 3" body lift to go along with what you already did. The sumo & timbren won't lift but they help for towing and replace cheap bumpstop.
@@differentgarageprojects5656 also, when you cranked the torsion bar keys fully did the upper control arm bottom out and contort the ball joint or the did 3" knuckle mitigate that issue. Normally you replace the upper control arm with the 3" keys blasted because the steering geometry gets all fucked off.
I didn’t even check for that when I had the torsion keys cranked up all the way because I knew I wasn’t gonna leave it at that lol It had a big squat to it. Not my style 😂. But you’re Probably right I’m at the bar joint issue. I just didn’t bother to look at the suspension when the keys were cranked
@@n8vjefe ill have to look into that to see which would best suit me. Most likely the body lift now that you mention it. Along with either sumo or timbren springs. Hopefully soon
Would it work on a avalanche cant find any spindles for mine
Yea as long as its 2wd
How do the ball joint angles look?
Not bad at all. Keep in mind I didn’t max out the torsion keys
Torque specs for front end?
Google Is the plug when it comes down to torque specs.
Been a while since I did this
I was reading in another form that if you stack spindles and key that you can’t get a good alignment.not sure if that’s true only when you crack keyszdid you have an issue with getting a good alignment?
Reall I never heard of that I know people doing the same and haven’t had an issue with alignment. And when I cranked The keys all the way I didn’t drive it at all so I wouldn’t know if It would align good.
My keys I turned all the way down I still have two more inches to go if I wanna go higher
I got a question for you, I was turning my keys up and on both side the bolts that turns the keys up started to turn a bit. Is that normal? I stopped turning them up to be on the safe side
Yeah that’s normal brotha
What arms are you running with I hope not stock i’m running into the issue with stock AR with the 2 inch lift on the front of my tahoe and don’t know what would be the best A-arm to use for the Tahoe cuz I’m bumping it to 3 inch up front
I had no issues at all with running the stock A-arm.
I had mine sitting at a 5 inch lift in the front Never had an issue
@@differentgarageprojects5656 lol well now that I’m looking under my hoe the Arms don’t look bad looks like the passenger side just has a bad ball joint i’m looking at the driver side & the stance. Don’t look bad It don’t look pinched or nothing. On the driver side so imma replace the passenger side and go from there
Nevermind I heard your explanation at the end but now how u gonna add more height to the back?
Lift springs from skyjacker they make a 6” coil spring
Is this 2wd or 4wd
Buen trabajo amigo, puedo poner en una tahoe 2005 3” en frente y 2” atrás??? Y ya tengo los nuevos amortiguadores también. Espero me contestes muchas gracias saludos desde brownsville texas!!! Has videos en español este esta muy bueno pero no sé mucho inglés y me quede con varias dudas, saludos!!!
Gracias biejon. Si se lo puede poner mucha jente asi le ase 3 en frente y 2 atras. Si voy aser un mix de ingles y español 😅😂 aver como me va.
@@differentgarageprojects5656 gracias pues nos ayudarías mucho, o solo pon los títulos en español bueno saludos brother!!!!
@@javierdeluna6903 saludos biejon 🤙🏼💯
Spindles still holding up?
Yea no issues
How much can you lift the front before you need to extend the brake lines
Wouldn’t know
@@differentgarageprojects5656 but you didnt need it for this?
@@bandguy360 nope
I got 4 inch based off this video bc 3 was close to where I wanted to be
Did you install both spindles nd torsion keys?
@@differentgarageprojects5656 I’m doing 4 and stock keys because believe it or not stock keys get u 2-3 up front depending on vehicle I’m cranking mine about half way maybe 3rd wat
Yeah I heard about that but I did it this way because I’m gonna be raising the rear three more inches. Hopefully soon so once i do that ill raise the front up
Nice job. What size tires are on the truck?
Thanks. And 285/70/17
I just ordered the same set up front and back. How long would you say it took you to complete the job? The only thing I'm not changing is the lower control arm.
What size tires you running?
Deez nutz
was this a 2wd truck?
2 wheel drive
Do you have another link for the leveling kit? It's showing "page error" on ebay when I pull it up. Thanks.
Try this kit on amazon I believe its the same brand
amzn.to/3DPEy9E
When i clicked on the link it say 159.99 each in spindles..do they come as a set? Or is it actually individual?
As a set, so 2 pieces
If it’s not level how much do I got to make the rear for it to be level with the front
3”
Did you have to change the front shocks
No
I can't find a 3 inch spindles for my 4wd tahoe
Yeah you won’t f ind them for 4wd They only make lift spindles or 2wd
Can I put this spindles on a Tahoe lt AWD
No you can’t unfortunately they dont make some for 4wd.
Only time you will find them is with a lift kit
Thanks bro
DO I HAVE TO USE SHOCKS EXTENDERS ON 3" IN THE REAR?
YES DEFINITELY A MUST IF YOU WANT TO RUN STOCK SHOCKS.
Would I be ok with the 3 inch cups, bilstein shocks without shock extenders?
Buena música amigo
Gracias pariente 💯
Can you just do a spindle lift instead of the torsion I had a 96 k1500 I did the torsion lift and the ride was horrible super stiff
Yeah, you can as long as it’s 2 Wheel Dr. don’t know if they make them for four-wheel-drive
upgrade does calipers
Sold the tahoe a while back
Oh ok
If it's a 4x4 why would you lower it? They called suv but are considered a truck.. Not to be confused with a pick up. Like semi called a tractor trailer
Its a 2wd and. I didn’t lower it I lifted it?
was your tahoe a 4x4 before?
No
Is your Tahoe 2wd I don’t think spindles will work on my 4wd
2wd and yea it wont work unless you delete the 4wd lol but no point of doing that.
Will a regular level kit get it as high as yours
Awesome mf video bro 👌😎#subscribed
Is getting front shock extenders needed?
You can run without sock extenders but I highly recommend it so you can have a smooth ride and yeah after you mess with any suspension it’s recommended you get it aligned
Whwn I had my lift spendles on , I went to a shop and they said they wouldn’t align it because I was missing parts of the lift and all I had was the 3” spendles and 3inch keys
So can they align it with out the other parts of of the lift
@@justinmoon8086 I don’t know what parts they were talking about maybe you needed to replace some suspension components
So it is possible to get it aligned?
Is this a 2wd tahoe???
Yea it is