How to Lower Yukon Tahoe Denali Escalade 2015 2016 2017 2018 4WD or 2WD
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- How to Lower Yukon Tahoe Denali Escalade 2015 2016 2017 2018 4WD or 2WD
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Finally got around to Lowering my Wife's Yukon Denali. This process is the same on all new Body style Chevy Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon Denali, Cadillac Escalade from 2015 2016 2017 2018 2WD or 4WD This kit is great and rides great. I wanted to go lower but you can not retain autoride if you do. This kit with a 4" Drop in the rear really needs the free travel mod. Do this at you Own risk. Be careful around the Gas Tank. Other than that it is a pretty easy install. When finished make sure to get the vehicle aligned. Let me know if you have any questions. Contact info listed below.
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Great How-to video! nice job step by step, useful tips and including torque specs!
Thank you
Great video helped so much!!!!!
Slammed my caddy in half a day and saved myself $$$$
Thank you. Glad I could help
Great job. You hit all the key points. I wish I'd lowered mine instead of lifting it now.
Thank you Phillip. Take that lift off and go to the dark side lol
What if i got 26" wheels on my 2016 Tahoe is it the process or is a different kit please let me know
Will be the same process but will ride terrible
That was an awesome how to video, great job and the yukon looks sick!!!
Thank you
Great job!👍 Looks killer.😎 Always enjoy your videos and learning something new. Thanks!
Thank you Mike.
Great video with lots of great information !!! I saw other videos and yours is the best. You make it look easy. Thank you brother, I'm looking forward for other videos.
Thank you Victor
Great video. Love the Yukon. Who cares if it’s 4x4 you can’t tell the difference anyway. I can’t wait to build one very similar.
Thank you
Great video......I have a 2015 Tahoe that will be getting this exact drop thanks to your video!!!!!
Thank you. Glad I could help.
I'm with you love it!! I bought a 2018 and am looking forward to dropping it. Awesome video very well done
Thank you
Looks great! Thanks for making the video.
Thank you Gilbert
Great video. Helped a lot with my Denali belltech lowering
Thank you. Glad I could help
Very informative and helpful. Great job and sweet truck! Doing this to my burban next weekend.
Thank you. Good luck on yours.
Looks killer! Love the channel brother.
Thank you
That drop looks pretty simple. I like that
Thank you
Thanks for sharing, lowered my 2011 Tahoe
They look good lowered
Looks good man keep up the vids !!! Very informative like always
Thank you Jason
Awesome job. It looks great.
Thank you
Looks good bro I’m jealous now keep up the good work
Thank you Mario
I enjoy your videos. I just bought a 16 Yukon XL 4x4 that I want to lower 2/4 maybe 2/3. I also like a mild rake. So the haters can give me a what for also. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
Fantastic video, my 2/4 belltech drop kit for my Escalade ESV just showed up today! Was planning on just doing 3 in the rear to keep some rake for towing but I may go the full 4 now...
If you tow a lot use the 3. You can always throw the spacer in though
Awesome, I would love to lower my 2016 4wd Escalade like this.
Thank you
I love the V2 🤟🏼
Thank you
Looks great!! Great job
Thank you
Great job as always
Thank you
Hands-down best video Lots of info And do you use simple tools definitely Saving the video keep up the good work
Thank you. I really appreciate that.
EL GARI that is a great video hands down. I like how you added the links to each parts, that was very helpful. What are the measurements from ground to fender lip front and back?
@@lynxnova1 thank you. I should have measured but I didn't and have since sold it.
I also own a Denali,yours really looks good lowered👍🏽
Thank you Ray. You gonna drop yours?
Yes you’re looks so good,I just may drop mine.
@@rayswift3875 thank you
Like that Street Fighter insert in the music....PERFECT!! LOL
Lol
Great video. Looks clean. Now i gotta do mine lol thanks man
Thank you
Just got my kit from Tony aka Norcall SS, really appreciate you being very detailed. Might install this weekend thanks!
Nice. Hopefully it goes good.
@@TWAMotorsports so installed this weekend but I don't know mine didn't go down 2 inches maybe not even 1 in the front . What does yours measure from floor to fender? And thanks for the video I used it for the whole process.
@@erichnl1 I wonder if it needs to settle a little. I don't remember the measurements and have since sold it.
eric so what set up did you use on the rear from Tony's kit? Heater hose, spacer etc... And what's the difference from ordering from Tony than Amazon?
@eric
thanks again for answering my questions brotha, ended up doing a 2/3 belltech 4 was a little to low in the back but did the free travel mod and the sway bar JDM thingy lol
You're welcome. Glad to help
Hey I have a 2011 Tahoe I did 2/4 on mine with bel tech kit and street performance shocks with extensions but my rear end bottoms out ALOT ! If I cut my frame like you did will my wheels go too far into the wheel well ? I have stock 20s with stock tire size
Yes that will fix the bottoming out issue
@@christophermedina3387 its a must i would get the JDM sway bar movers too but i got mine directly from JDM 2 must have mods dont forget to pick up a pair of 1.5" bum,p stops from JDM as well since doing the free travel mod you wont have upper bump stops. this video explains it 100%
Great video. That GMC Yukon Go hard nice work
Thank you
Great video.Very detailed
Thank you
Thank you for your time and effort.super video.
Thank you
Thanks for lowering a 4WD!!!
Do it all the time
Bad ass!!! Great video.
Thank you
Great video, very helpful.
Thank you
Amazing Garage lots of American icon cars
Thank you
Very well explained. thanks!!
Thank you
Really nice job man
Thank you
Badass!! Need another video on a new 2018 sierra like the white one.
Lol
@@TWAMotorsports haha so whens the new one coming?
@@erikgomez347 funny I went to look at a 19 today but couldn't make a deal. Probably be a few more months.
@@TWAMotorsports nice no more 18 like the white☹ what about the 19s no lowering kits?
@@erikgomez347 I like the 18 but by the time i make a deal on a 19 kit will be available. I am not ruling out 18 however
Looks badass
Thank you
Watched your video and my buddy and I did my 2011 suburban
Nice. Hope it helped
Fantastic video
Thank you
looks perfect
Thank you
Good detailed video
Thank you
Dope vid 👍🏼
Thank you
What if just the rear was lowered 2-3in. What kind of wear and tear would there be?
@@ftav1008 none that I have ever experienced
Good vid keep it up.
Thank you
Nice Job!!! I’ve Been procrastinating for a long while to install my Drop kit on my Escalade Esv . Maybe after watching this video and your other video when you dropped your wife Tahoe I’ll finally start working on it???
thank you. you can do it if you take your time.
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Are those the stock 22 inch wheels?
Yes
Looks good! I did a 2/4 on my 18 Tahoe Was happy at first but after putting my 22’s with 305/40 tires seems a lil high. I want to go 1 more inch front and back just dreading cutting out the back part.
Thank you. Yeah the free travel mod is not the most fun thing to do
we can weld the frame back together, if you want it to be solid, just spot weld from side to side with some flat stock and let each spot weld cool so no warping or weakening occurs, takes a little time but then you might sleep at night
This is actually sold now.
I like it
Thank you Gordo. I think it looks better.
You can put a thick screwdriver 🪛 inside a disk slot either before caliper or inside caliper if room to keep axle from spinning.
True
Nice!!!
Thank you
Liked it. I’d do it to mine if I could find a Yukon. They are hard to come by.
Yeah for a good price they are now
Thank you sir best video of step by step by any chance what size tire you’re running ?
Thank you. Stock tire size 285/45-22 I believe
Sweet
Thank you
Great video my brother, explained to the T… I’m in the process of lowering my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 2/4 drop kit. Unfortunately I’ve been experiencing problems with the magneride shocks. Any idea or tips on how to get around it to get job done with out loosing the factory ride or causing sensors and lights on my dash,. Once again thanks for the vids.
I'm not sure on a Sierra honestly. Since it is leaf spring
Looks great! Very informative as always. How's the ride after the drop? Any big difference?
Thank you. Rides the same. I really cant tell a difference
Nice video! I see your a Thunder fan. Noticed the Thunder plate. Hope your in the city of Oklahoma. Ima have to look you up!
I'm in sw Missouri actually. My wife is an okc fan lol
Great as always. Should have included a before and after side shot.
Thank you. Probably should have
Thanks for the video. I’ll be using this to lower my 15 Sierra Denali! With the front spindles I should not have to adjust the magna ride correct?
In front no
Are the sway bar ends a must? Great video, thank you very much! Just had mine lowered 2/4 and I believe the free travel mod is a must to achieve that factory ride again. Gonna order the bump stops for sure!
I think they are but you can try without.
TWA Motorsports ok, they’re out of stock at the moment but will def order also! Thank you very much!
@@MDG_TX you're welcome
Great JOB. I was wondering if I can use the same exact set for a ‘18 Tahoe premiere and keep my auto ride in tact. Thanks.
Thank you. Yes You can
🤙🤙🤙 that shitt looks hot. nice job
Thank you
I have a bunch of cars and trucks but I am so tempted to build a supercharged one.....
Do it
Thumbs up!
Thank you sir
@@TWAMotorsports Iam in a wheelchair Snd I need to know if u can lower the new 2021 yukons. At least 6 inches in front and 8 inches in back that’s the only way I can get into it if u can can Iam purchasing it immediately and. Shipping it to u. If u can’t I will b gettin the 2020 Tahoe which I will still need u to lower for me my cell is 630 864-2027 please contact me as soon as u can. The reason I ask can u lower this is because is a new model And Iam nor for sure the lowering parts r made for this yet
Can't be lowered that much with off the shelf kit
Hi, i did exactly what you explained with 3 inches at the back and 2 inches at the front Everything adjusted But I got ( service suspension system)
The pump starts pressurizing frequently with a very short time not like before installing the kit
And it looks like there is air leaking sound
what should I do or fix it
Awesome video and it looks great, but no way would I jeopardize the ride on mine.
Thank you. Maybe a little more firm.
@@TWAMotorsports Ya, but either way it stands apart from the rest of them. Strong work.
Thank you
Thank you for this video. I am about to lower my 2016 Yukon Denali XL. The sway bar links say 2013 and lower from the company that makes them. Can you confirm that they work with the 2016 please before I buy all of my supplies.
They didn't change anything from those years so yes they will work
sick ride man all you need now is removing the roof rails
Thank you. I have since sold or probably would have.
Great video! I have a question, as I have a 2001 Denali and seen both of your vids on these type of SUVs. I’m thinking I’ll keep the air ride, but I don’t see any information about the front air controller being changed like the back ones. Is it not important for the front controller to be changed on this kit? When ordering the Belltech they only come with the back lowered controller bars.
Thank you. If you use spindles in the front the drop is obtained from the wheel bearing moving up in the spindle so no need to adjust those.
very good video my suv is a 2012 yukon xl 2 wheel drive I assume the real is as presented by you what about the front can I lower by just changing the torsion bar assuming that is what it has . My 03 yukon has torsion bars I just purchased the 2012 and haven looked under ityet. I need to lower the car to make it easier for the wife to get in and out.
The exact same set up. newer models do not have torsion bars. It will use the exact same parts and method
Clean...
Thank you
*that cali lean was the best stance*
Lol I thought about letting her drive it like that for a few days.
Isn't the spare a 17? If so may as well trim the bottom ball joint bolt too.. good vid..looking forward to dropping mine too. Debating ollovers and drop arms..
Thank you. Yes Spare is a 17. Worst case scenario if I have a flat in front I move the 22 from back to the front and spare on back.
Hey, nice vid, what if I just were interested in the “Cali Lean” could I just drop the back on a 15’ Tahoe 4inches and be done using the same kit?
Thank you. You sure can. No issue with just doing the back if thats what you like
Big pimpin
Yeah baby
TWA Motorsports looks good G clean and classy
@@MrThe302crew thank you
Hey man great channel I watched all your lowering videos , do you have a shop where I can take my tahoe to get it lowered ?
thank you. No I don't have a shop. I might do that down the road though
Looking nice, can you do one on a Sierra Denali 2016 with mageride, 2/4 drop or just lowering shackles to match the height in the front
You can do a 2/3.5 on those.
TWA Motorsports , the 3.5 rear drop is from a 2” lowering shackle and removing the blocks or is it a flip kit?
@@oneiloriordanarcher correct. Remove block and add 2 inch shackles
Nice video...really informative and easy to follow! Do you have the info to lower a 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV or will this kit work also?
Thank you. I do. My tahoe is the exact same as the Escalade. Check out other videos on the channel it's there.
Awesome thank you! Truck looks sick bro!
@@aayala302 thank you
Great instructional video!! Taking on the task this weekend.. question when moving the sway bar, do you relocate both of the sway bar brackets? Or just the driver side?
Also is it required to move it with the 3” drop?
Just driver side
Not with just 3
Thank you
You're welcome
Hi Sr. sorry by my English I have a question. I bought the drop cups with spacers, I drop like 2" but a that Point the Outer Tie Rod is not horizontal like the chevy comes as factory o maybe a little down inclination, now after I drop it, has some up inclination , so when you get a bump in the road in only one side, the outer tie rod pull too much towards in the wheel in and it becomes inestable the car, I feel the car shake in the front a some inestability I guess if you drop more the car is going to be worse, I don't if this is you car and if you has feel something like that with the spindles,
Do I need to adjust the front leveling sensor as well as the rear leveling sensor (done 3 inches) and good, what about the front side, do I need to do something or not (to keep the front struts working well)
No front adjustment need if you only did spindles
would like to level.. my 06' H3, ..bad rake.. could probably go with just 4"drop in the rear!
Is that a big problem!?
I have never done an h3 but sure something could be done.
What would you suggest using to lower a 2015 Suburban Ltz with mag ride 3” in front and 4” in the rear ?
Can't really do 3 front and keep mag ride.
Thank you for this video. Watched it like a hundred times before dropping. Question - it only dropped half an inch in the front. Any idea as to why?
I rolled the truck back and forth a few times and that in combination with it settling, it dropped about two inches.
Yeah it takes a minute for it to settle
Awesome Video! Quick question what size are those wheels? 22's or 24s'?
Thank you. They are the stock 22s. 285/45-22 tire size.
Great job on the video! How's the ride with those springs? I have the 5305 springs on our 16' XL denali and absolutely hate em. It's very springy i find and sways a bit. Got it set at 2/4
Thank you. It actually rode pretty good. Really couldn't tell the difference between stock and lowered.
I have the same issues after installing the kits, minus cutting the frame. Did you ever find a solution??
Wondering if I have to do all that to drop an inch in the rear 2015 suburban ltz thanks
No. Not at all. You could remove the upper rubber isolator and replace with rubber hose on the spring. That should get close to one inch.
Putting the kit tomorrow on my 2019. Curious on how much towing capacity I’ll lose. I have a 67 split bus that I show, and wave runners I tow.
I’ve been following all of your videos. It’s been de badged, tinted, all lights are being changed out and the Belltech goes on tomorrow. It’s also been fully murdered out. I’ve been working on the paint correction for many hours before the ceramic coating goes on.
I have towed with mine multiple times. Just squats a little more in the back.
I’m having a leveling kit taken off. The height is 37.5 inches. I think you measured the black one, but I was curious what the white one measured out at. I also just ordered the the sway bar part you used. I’m guessing I should just be patient and wait for that to arrive, or do you think my buddy could put them on next week?
I ordered the first set of bulbs you videoed and then watched another video that you switched out. It turned out that when I went to change them out, the connection was a little green connector with the wrong connection. How did you change out the connection? It’s my 50th birthday present and I’m trying to get it done before the 26th. I’d like to send you some pictures.
I didn't have to change out plugs
Thanks so what lowering kit you recommend for 2015 Yukon Denali with 305/40/22 close gap in back
What I used here works
It looks the same. Lol!! Nice cars!!
It's better to me lol. Thank you
@@TWAMotorsports video don't do justice. I wanted to drop my Denali xl but seeing you cut part of the frame got me thinking twice.
Some don't feel comfortable doing that
Good video brother, I put in order for my Denali xl gonna drop the back end 2inches. Im looking for budget torque wrench, any ideas for a decent one?
Thank you, icon from harbor freight
Hey bud, quick question. Trying to decide which route to go with my wife's Suburban, is there a reason you opted to go with a drop spindle front drop vs. doing the 2 inch drop that they sell as spacers? I am used to drop spindles or control arms but the sales guy I was trying to purchase my kit from was recommending the spacer style drop because I am simply going for a 2/3 drop. Any opinions on the spacers? It feels kind of cheap to me and I don't want to cut any corners.
I like the spindle drop as there is no change in suspension. The spacer is fine but if it's the one I'm thinking of it moves the spring down on the strut putting more stress and less travel in the shock. I haven't used them so just my opinion
Great content as always. Just did a Maxtrac 2/3 drop on my 2015 Tahoe. It appears the drop only went 2" in the rear; mind you this is measured within an hour of the work. Could the autoride rear shocks be holding it up? Is there anything that needs to be done besides swapping the arms as instructed? I saw an air bypass mod but not sure why/when one would do that. Thanks.
Have no idea. Never used these parts.
I just did my old 04 denali and yes the air ride rise it back up almost looking like u didn't even lowered it so u need a snap on or any high end scanner and and deflate the air bags and once u get it to a desired high the take out the fuse mine said RTD I don't know about newer suv s and the only bad thing u will get a message saying service air ride but that also has a way to by pass it u need to order some resistors and installed I'm not sure where and u won't get that mssg anymore
Or adjust the autoride links
Looks beast!! How does it drive and take bumps? I bought one and want to lower mine.
Thank you. Just as good as stock.
Xtra Nice vid bro. Man can u do my truck? Lol.
Thank you. I don't have the time or I would
Did you have to relocate the rear sway bar D ring on the passenger side as well and drill a new hole?
Yes I did
I’m not sure if he blocked the front wheels cause driveway seems to be on a slope and that thing could roll down all of a sudden without any warning, specially if he’s under it, just a comment though but I bet the guy is smart and blocked it prior to doing the job!.
I did block the wheels. Always do. It's very important.
Hey, I got a question. I just bought the lowering kit for my 2015 yukon. It came with everything described but what do I use as to the front leveling rods. Do I use the same one in the front or I have to use different ones?
Don't need different ones. Drop is from spindles so no shorter rod needed