I haven't picked one up yet, but looking to get a 2dr Tahoe within the next 6-12 months as soon as I knock the last couple of items off a list on my house. So I don't have the vehicle on hand for reference but I've looked at a bunch of pics and threads, and don't why I don't see anyone reinforce the TOP of the frame, then cut the BOTTOM 2" off, rather than reinforce the bottom and cut off the top and lower the entire body, which seems to need a lot more work at hacking up the body.
From the pics I've looked at it seems you could:
- Weld 2x4 into top of frame.
- Cut bottom 2" of factory frame off
- Z the front of the frame a corresponding 2"
- Replace the GMT400 body mount bushings with S10 bushings (to net roughly another an inch of body drop - found this in a thread specifically for Tahoes)
- Move transmission mount up
- Cut and move transmission tunnel up in the cab (maybe the entire driveline hump)
- Small tubs in firewall for front tires
I could be missing steps, or there might be something I'm missing which make this unreasonable.
Just seems like it would be a lot less hacking up a good body to get ~3" drop, particularly on a Tahoe where you're dealing with more than just a pickup cab. The notch cover and tubs in the rear will require some work back there anyhow, but less than a full body drop and a fraction of the cost of a full aftermarket chassis (which doesn't look like it is available for a Tahoe anyhow).
From the pics I've looked at it seems you could:
- Weld 2x4 into top of frame.
- Cut bottom 2" of factory frame off
- Z the front of the frame a corresponding 2"
- Replace the GMT400 body mount bushings with S10 bushings (to net roughly another an inch of body drop - found this in a thread specifically for Tahoes)
- Move transmission mount up
- Cut and move transmission tunnel up in the cab (maybe the entire driveline hump)
- Small tubs in firewall for front tires
I could be missing steps, or there might be something I'm missing which make this unreasonable.
Just seems like it would be a lot less hacking up a good body to get ~3" drop, particularly on a Tahoe where you're dealing with more than just a pickup cab. The notch cover and tubs in the rear will require some work back there anyhow, but less than a full body drop and a fraction of the cost of a full aftermarket chassis (which doesn't look like it is available for a Tahoe anyhow).
