1996 Chevrolet 2 door 2wd Tahoe

[sewlow]

I vote for the shackles.
Just be sure to check the pinion angle once those are installed.

 

[andrewpayne83]

You could use blocks if there is a danger of hitting the fuel filler hose.

I thought about that as well, which would you recommend for ride quality staying the same?

 

[Frank Enstein]

Either option should have no effect on ride quality other than being closer to the bump stop. I recommend at least 3 inches of travel from ride height to the bump stop and the spring should allow 2 inches minimum downward travel of the axle from ride height if you want any sort of ride quality.
if you can arrange more travel than these minimums the ride quality may actually increase!

When you lower it further you may need different shocks/shock mount extenders.

That is why the plan for my Dually. I plan to remove most of the leaf springs for a lower ride height and better empty ride quality and add air bags to keep the load capacity.

 

[andrewpayne83]

Well putting lowering shackles on a 2door Tahoe is a no go unless you modify the fuel filler hose, the shackles would of pinched the hose damn near closed.. I guess blocks it is

 

[618 Syndicate]

Do you have pictures? Could you reroute the filler hose?

 

[andrewpayne83]

I did not take any pictures, and im sure The hose could be rerouted some way but not sure if it’s worth the hassle. No mods needed for blocks

 

[_2drhoe]

Look into Stone Fab rear hangers

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