Finally finished by 22 Tahoe RST Mods...

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SpartanTahoe

Discussion Starter · Apr 6, 2022

Just purchased couple weeks ago (ordered in early January) and immediately dropped off to my alterations guy. Specs...
2022 RST Diesel
Wheels are Black Rhino Kunene 22" (offset 10, so it pokes about 3/4" more than stock wheels)
Stock tires
Ceramic coated (used local Ceramic Pro dealer) - this is a MUST for black vehicles IMO
tinted front driver and passenger windows to match back windows
tinted orange front fender blinkers
tinted taillights
Lowered 2" front and back using Belltech adjustable struts (still has 3/4" rake because I tow a boat with it)
Removed Tahoe badging from sides
Removed RST and Duramax badging from tailgate (left Tahoe badging under tailgate window)
Installed smoked black aero skin on leading edge of hood

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Phillysays

· #2 · Apr 11, 2022

SpartanTahoe said:
Just purchased couple weeks ago (ordered in early January) and immediately dropped off to my alterations guy. Specs...
2022 RST Diesel
Wheels are Black Rhino Kunene 22" (offset 10, so it pokes about 3/4" more than stock wheels)
Stock tires
Ceramic coated (used local Ceramic Pro dealer) - this is a MUST for black vehicles IMO
tinted front driver and passenger windows to match back windows
tinted orange front fender blinkers
tinted taillights
Lowered 2" front and back using Belltech adjustable struts (still has 3/4" rake because I tow a boat with it)
Removed Tahoe badging from sides
Removed RST and Duramax badging from tailgate (left Tahoe badging under tailgate window)
Installed smoked black aero skin on leading edge of hood

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How is the ride compared to factory? I did the front to rear belltech spring swap and I was not a fan of the ride.

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SpartanTahoe

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 11, 2022

Phillysays said:
How is the ride compared to factory? I did the front to rear belltech spring swap and I was not a fan of the ride.

Ride is definitely a little stiffer, but it handles 100 times better and does not feel top heavy at all. It still rides plenty good. I have heard the spring swap results in a more loose sway ride (especially at higher speeds). Does that sound accurate to you?

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RLong24

· #4 · Apr 14, 2022

SpartanTahoe said:
Ride is definitely a little stiffer, but it handles 100 times better and does not feel top heavy at all. It still rides plenty good. I have heard the spring swap results in a more loose sway ride (especially at higher speeds). Does that sound accurate to you?

SpartanTahoe..where did you get your struts? I was going to order through Belltech and they have the 2 front and 2 rear in a set for $498...how did that compare to what you paid? Also, I know we're both in Michigan and I'm about 40 mins from Lansing, any chance you could give the info for your guy and maybe he can do my drop?

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SpartanTahoe

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 14, 2022

RLong24 said:
SpartanTahoe..where did you get your struts? I was going to order through Belltech and they have the 2 front and 2 rear in a set for $498...how did that compare to what you paid? Also, I know we're both in Michigan and I'm about 40 mins from Lansing, any chance you could give the info for your guy and maybe he can do my drop?

I believe my guy ordered them right from Belltech. Part number is 1105SP. I will talk to him and see if he is up for doing another lowering job. He just does stuff on the side after hours.

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SpartanTahoe

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 15, 2022

RLong24 said:
SpartanTahoe..where did you get your struts? I was going to order through Belltech and they have the 2 front and 2 rear in a set for $498...how did that compare to what you paid? Also, I know we're both in Michigan and I'm about 40 mins from Lansing, any chance you could give the info for your guy and maybe he can do my drop?

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NYRST

· #7 · 12 mo ago

SpartanTahoe said:
Just purchased couple weeks ago (ordered in early January) and immediately dropped off to my alterations guy. Specs...
2022 RST Diesel
Wheels are Black Rhino Kunene 22" (offset 10, so it pokes about 3/4" more than stock wheels)
Stock tires
Ceramic coated (used local Ceramic Pro dealer) - this is a MUST for black vehicles IMO
tinted front driver and passenger windows to match back windows
tinted orange front fender blinkers
tinted taillights
Lowered 2" front and back using Belltech adjustable struts (still has 3/4" rake because I tow a boat with it)
Removed Tahoe badging from sides
Removed RST and Duramax badging from tailgate (left Tahoe badging under tailgate window)
Installed smoked black aero skin on leading edge of hood

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Truck looks sweet. I have same set up on stock 22 gloss blacks. I did the spring swap and the ride is definitely stiffer but no real complaints. Wifey s ride and she loves it. I’m debating though if I should throw the Beltech struts on with this spring set up just for a stronger more street performance strut. OEMs definitely hit harder.

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