View Full Version : pics of a TB dropped like 4 inches on 20s??
BPierce390
04-10-2006, 06:13 PM
I would really like to see one, this could help me make my decision of 20s lowered or sittin high on 22s : )
OurZoo
04-11-2006, 02:55 AM
I can't think of anyone that has that setup. Can't think of anyone specific here that has a 4" drop at all? Most of the guys that have 20s haven't messed with their suspensions. I'd say more of the guys that have the 22s have done so.
You should check out NORCALSS's ride, it is dropped something like 3" and riding on the stock SS 20's....
Here is the thread. (http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=7028)
Whiterhino
04-11-2006, 02:59 PM
This is my wifes . I put the Belltech 2" front 3" rear kit on it.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/311613596/1311615743046127922QTxPxW
http://community.webshots.com/photo/311613596/1311615828046127922cNYMne
This is my wifes . I put the Belltech 2" front 3" rear kit on it.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/311613596/1311615743046127922QTxPxW
http://community.webshots.com/photo/311613596/1311615828046127922cNYMne
Looks very nice. :yes:
OurZoo
04-11-2006, 03:36 PM
Lookin good.
BPierce390
04-11-2006, 08:18 PM
looks very very nice! So ive made up my mind.. fuk the chevy people that are telling me 22s will mess my axles up and my lugs will pop off, im getting 22s from a place that will give me a warranty so if they do mess up, its on them :thumbsup: but I hope it doesnt ride ruff, thats my only worry.. and im not exacly located in the city, so I ride alot, I hope its smooth...
looks very very nice! So ive made up my mind.. fuk the chevy people that are telling me 22s will mess my axles up and my lugs will pop off, im getting 22s from a place that will give me a warranty so if they do mess up, its on them :thumbsup: but I hope it doesnt ride ruff, thats my only worry.. and im not exacly located in the city, so I ride alot, I hope its smooth...
You can count on a rough ride with 22" wheels, don't delude yourself into thinking it won't be. Especially considering the outside diameter of the stock tires that you have to deal with on the Trailvoy.
On my Avalanche I had 32" tires and opted to go with 20's, it was the perfect move. That left me 6" of sidewall. With the Trailvoy you have less. If you decide to go this way, good luck. :thumbsup:
BPierce390
04-11-2006, 08:47 PM
daymn i dont know now.. haha if only they made 21's:duh:
advan1
04-11-2006, 08:58 PM
Thats the issued I've been dealing with...20's or 22's. I don't think I will keep the TB for more than 2 more years so I really don't know about dropping that cash. :confused:
AndrewB
04-11-2006, 11:27 PM
This is my wifes . I put the Belltech 2" front 3" rear kit on it.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/311613596/1311615743046127922QTxPxW
http://community.webshots.com/photo/311613596/1311615828046127922cNYMne
Not to highjack this thread, but how does the truck ride compared to stock with the Belltech kit?
Whiterhino
04-12-2006, 09:32 AM
Not to highjack this thread, but how does the truck ride compared to stock with the Belltech kit?
It definitetly made a difference. My wife didnt like it at first because she said it was to stiff. After a couple of weeks she got used to it. To me it handles alot better than before. Without all the body roll. Eventually I want to bag the rear. If you put to much weight in the back now it will bottom out, wich sucks.
Another thing though. Your rim/tire combo has alot to do with how it rides as well. Her rims are 20x9 with 275/45/20's on the them. I had the rims/tires put on before I lowered it. It made a big difference as well. Espeacially going from the stock narrow 16" setup.
NORCAL SS
04-13-2006, 03:59 AM
3/4 DROP on my trailblazer ss with 255 50 20.
SS SPRINGS in front with djm a arms and rear air bags adjusted, but 4 inches lower in the rear will look the same with the djm spring (which ill be selling very soon)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/NORCALSTI/djm3.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/NORCALSTI/djm1.jpg
BPierce390
04-14-2006, 06:52 PM
are those 20s on your wifes trailblazer?
ScarabEpic22
04-14-2006, 10:42 PM
are those 20s on your wifes trailblazer?
No, they are the factory SS wheels.
But, actually, since the SS wheels are 20in, you are correct.
BPierce390
04-14-2006, 10:45 PM
highly doubt andrews wife's rims are factory.. haha im not talking about the silver ss, im talking about the black tb that he posted links to homie.. haha
nando408
04-15-2006, 03:18 AM
:thumbsup: to both the tb's
sheusser84
04-15-2006, 03:21 AM
Looks very good lowered... I need to do something similar with mine...
sleeper22
04-17-2006, 11:18 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
EnvoyXL
04-17-2006, 11:34 PM
Here is a 2/3 inch belltech drop. I know its not 4 inches, but it is still really low. Honestly I wouldnt go any lower unless you do a full air ride setup.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e180/EnvoyXL/DSC01661.jpg
NORCAL SS
04-17-2006, 11:36 PM
ive done djm kits 2/4 on a regular tb and rides nice also. Why doyou say 2/3 would be the lowest you would go?
EnvoyXL
04-17-2006, 11:50 PM
I think the wheel gap is perfect with the 2/3 but if I went 4 in the back it would look like it is sagging. They ride is pretty stiff with the 2/3 almost to the point where it is uncormfortable, but that is the way I like it. I like to feel the road. I think many people would find the ride too harsh for them. I know I wouldnt like it if I was ridin on 22s, but with my 20s it is perfect for me. Everybody has different taste, but I think many others would agree. The DJM kit would probably be the way to go for an SS in the front anyways since you would retain the same ride quality for the most part.
Edit: They reason I went with the Belltech over the ground force is that it brings the front down an extra 3/4 of an inch or so. Since I have the XL I was woo=rried it was heavier and would sag more in the rear and to top it off I have a couple hundred pounds of stereo equipment in the rear. I think I did goo because if I did get the GF kit it would definitely sag in the rear. Right now the rear of mine is about a half in higher than the front.
NORCAL SS
04-17-2006, 11:54 PM
on your tb rear sits 3/4 of a inch lower in rear from a regular tb because of more weight on the rear section of the truck.
2/3 on a regular tb rear sits higher with a 2/4 rear barly sits higher.
ive also done the djm a arm set up with 4 inch spring in rear with tbss springs on front of a regular trailblazer and rode perfect.
EnvoyXL
04-18-2006, 12:06 AM
I think a good como for ride quality on the XL would be DJM arms up front with Belltech spings and shocks in the rear. If anybody is worried about having a harsh ride this is what I would recommend.
clone1008
04-18-2006, 09:57 AM
I went with the DJM 2" front and 4" rear drop on my Voy EXT. Ride is a little stiffer, the problem I had is towing my 6000 lb. deck boat. So I went with the Airlift 1000 in the rear springs. This setup is awesome! :yes: Pics in my gallery.
Whiterhino
04-18-2006, 02:52 PM
You guys with the airbags do you like how it rides? I want to bag the rear of my wifes to gain back some of the hauling capabilities. I've heard that airbags actually give a better ride if you go with a quality setup. I actually want to change out the rear to full air bags not just the helper bags.
Could I even benifit to go with air shocks in the rear? I would have to find ones that would be able to be short enough for the lowering springs so they dont bottom out, but still be able to handle more of a load when pumped up. Basically has anyone checked into air shocks on a lowered ride?