Level Lift

karnsbaby · January 7, 2004

Alright guys. I need some help. I want to level my 02 Suburban. What do I need to do? And what size tire can I fit after it is done.

The reason I am asking is because everyone I've talked to is telling me something different. To many different stories to type here.

PLEASE HELP!

woyster_00z71 · January 7, 2004

You can crank the torsion bars and get some lift. If you can't get enough with the stock keys, they can be replaced with a set of ford keys for about $50 and then you can get some more lift. All depends on how level you want to go and whether or not you mind a rougher ride. Whatever you do, if you mess with the torsion bars, be sure to get an alignment afterwards.

wandell · January 7, 2004

Just crank up the torsion bars. The 2000-2004 Tahoes, Surburbans and Yukons use torsion bars on the 4x2 and 4x4's.

karnsbaby · January 7, 2004

Thanks. I did find a set of Ford keys, they also come with a spacer for the coil springs. And I've found them sold without the spacer. Do I need the spacer? My main concern are the tires. Am I going to have to shim the tires so they aren't tweeked, or will they be alright?

How is installation? Everyone says there isn't much to it. Thanks again.

karnsbaby · January 8, 2004

I found installation instructions....easy enough. I still question what the spacer is for and if I need it. The one I was looking at was at suspensionmaxx.com

wandell · January 8, 2004

The coil spring spacer has to be for the rear coils. They are the only coil springs on the Tahoe/Yukon. Whether you need them or not depends on the look you want and how much you lift the front. I would personally lift the front and then decide if I wanted to or needed to lift the rear. Most people want their truck to sit level. Some want the rear a little higher and some want the "pre runner" look with the front end higher.

As far as "shimming the tires", I don't know what you are talking about. Do you mean having the front end aligned after the lift? If that is what you are asking, the answer is yes.