Solution to Help Bottoming Out on Lowered 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2WD
Updated 07/15/2020 | Published 07/14/2020
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My 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2WD has 2/4 lowering kit and having bottom-out issues. Will summo springs work in this application? What do you recommend.
asked by: Octavio
Expert Reply:
I may have a solution for you, but using SumoSprings like the # SSR-204-40 on your already lowered 2004 Chevy Tahoe are not an a solution that will work for you. This would create a situation where the axle is going to engage sooner and would likely effect your ride quality adversely.
Instead, as long as the stock springs have not been shortened, you could use an AirLift kit like the # AL60769, which would help fight some of the bottoming out you're experiencing. The air springs can be inflated to between 5-psi and 35-psi pressure to adjust their stiffness and the kit can be inflated manually with the included valves. If you're looking for a more convenient inflation solution you can add a compressor system # AL25592 to allow adjustment on the fly.
I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to have a look at and see how they work.
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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
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