MATTMAN24 Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 i have a 2003 tahoe with autoride, and i lowered it 2/3 ok for the front lower it was spindles for the rear it was new springs and shock extenders, now my auto ride quit on me so i wanna rplace the shocks with some good ole normal shocks but i dont know the lentgh to get, id like too tak off the shock extenders if possible and just get some nice set of drop shocks. please help me figure this out HIDS and projector headlights forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/99528-hid-projector-headlights-and-hid-kit-look/ 24's and Tires forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/100286-24s-with-tires-for-sale-east-texas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEEz NUTz Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 i have a 2003 tahoe with autoride, and i lowered it 2/3 ok for the front lower it was spindles for the rear it was new springs and shock extenders, now my auto ride quit on me so i wanna rplace the shocks with some good ole normal shocks but i dont know the lentgh to get, id like too tak off the shock extenders if possible and just get some nice set of drop shocks. please help me figure this out i lowered mine and they told me the shock extender is pose to keep the same travel for the rear shocks so the ride wont be affected, so i just bought the same shock same as stock from NAPA and they ride the same.... 153.3 @ Turkey Drag 2009 Spl Modified 1001-2000 - Derrick Jones my alias... Wudn't accept DEEz NUTz !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTMAN24 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 so u had autoride? whats the shock size ? HIDS and projector headlights forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/99528-hid-projector-headlights-and-hid-kit-look/ 24's and Tires forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/100286-24s-with-tires-for-sale-east-texas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatnlowtahoe504 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 you can always just measure from bolt to bolt and subtract or add inches to where your ride height is supposed to be at and go get some new one or just take those extenders off and go get you some drop shocks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 you can always just measure from bolt to bolt and subtract or add inches to where your ride height is supposed to be at and go get some new one or just take those extenders off and go get you some drop shocks.. on the tahoe in your sig what drop do you have on it and wheel/tire size? I picked up a 2003 a couple months ago and want to put some 24's on it and lower it to where the fender is just above the tire. 2003 Ford F-150 Reg Cab layin body on 26's 2003 Tahoe 3/5 drop on 26's with a 408cid Supercharged engine. 2011 Camaro 2SS 2005 VW GTI Stage II ECU, CAI, 3" turbo back exhaust, FMIC, lowered 2" on some plastidipped 18's 2003 Hayabusa lowered, stretched, cams, nitrous and custom paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoe92 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 you can always just measure from bolt to bolt and subtract or add inches to where your ride height is supposed to be at and go get some new one or just take those extenders off and go get you some drop shocks.. look who made it over here! haha welcome bro as for the OP check out the tahoeyukonforum TONS of info on suspension over there as for shocks go with the Bilstein's Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTMAN24 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 ok me and suspension dont mix, can someone just give me a link that says here this is wat u need, id love to get drop shocks just dont know the size and finding where my ride height shoul be is kinda hard im pretty much on the bump stops right now so im guessing it need to be at least a couple inches higher might just be easier to use the shock extenders and just get factory size shock but i stil cant find the size HIDS and projector headlights forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/99528-hid-projector-headlights-and-hid-kit-look/ 24's and Tires forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/100286-24s-with-tires-for-sale-east-texas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 ok me and suspension dont mix, can someone just give me a link that says here this is wat u need, id love to get drop shocks just dont know the sizeand finding where my ride height shoul be is kinda hard im pretty much on the bump stops right now so im guessing it need to be at least a couple inches higher might just be easier to use the shock extenders and just get factory size shock but i stil cant find the size bro cut the bumpstops OUT and also cut the metal that holds the bumpstops out clean to the frame. A sawzall will make SHORT work of it - That will buy you at least 6" - it did for me. All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 call mitch at Ekstensive he will send you what you need. 281 442 1050 2003 Ford F-150 Reg Cab layin body on 26's 2003 Tahoe 3/5 drop on 26's with a 408cid Supercharged engine. 2011 Camaro 2SS 2005 VW GTI Stage II ECU, CAI, 3" turbo back exhaust, FMIC, lowered 2" on some plastidipped 18's 2003 Hayabusa lowered, stretched, cams, nitrous and custom paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTMAN24 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 bro cut the bumpstops OUT and also cut the metal that holds the bumpstops out clean to the frame. A sawzall will make SHORT work of it - That will buy you at least 6" - it did for me. thanks steve ill look into that for sure HIDS and projector headlights forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/99528-hid-projector-headlights-and-hid-kit-look/ 24's and Tires forsale http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/100286-24s-with-tires-for-sale-east-texas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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