I can't wait to get a trailer behind Tahiti to test out these air bags! Who else wants to see me tow with this thing?

This is what I've been looking for! Finally someone who didn't raise it and put 35" tires on!

Good Morning Matt Just got just this week a 2003 Z71 Tahoe, white. I am an ex Sports car road racer and 2 time National champion. Have designed and built 2 of my cars from scratch. I may drop mine 2/3 to help handling and improve the look too.The rake probably helps reduce understeer as well as support heavy rear loads. I just want to reduce it a bit .I feel that spindle front drop is best , to avoid introducing angularity in the front drive universals. Lowering the height will help reduce body roll too. PO installed KYB shocks. I also will stay with original tire wheel combo. It will see snow driving. Even so I won't drive it that aggressively. Have daily driver BMW for that. Replaces a 96 Tahoe I had for 14 years. Liking your videos for obvious reasons. Located LI NY

Is it me but since lsxMatt started with his Tahoe. I’m just looking at a Tahoe evert time they pass by. I need one now.

To fix the turn signals, I have always used urethane or butyl like they use to seal windshields. It works MUCH better than silicone but isn't super friendly on the wallet. The good news is that it doesn't take much at a time so it lasts for a while. And having the T/A, you're going to need it sooner than later anyway- bite the bullet.

Now put on a set of 40" wagonwheel rims to make it complete

I can't believe how much trouble you're having with those parking lights. I ordered mine from E-bay as well and they have been dry.

Dropped my Yukon aswell, added sway bars. It's crazy how much body roll these stock trucks have. Love your Tahoe vids! Very inspiring!

Idky KZfaq thought I would want to watch your videos but I'm totally diggin them! Not a car buff or truly interested in Tahoes but these are so great. Started watching just before you detailed the interior and can't stop watching.

We have done several of the same mods to our vehicles. I posted on the previous video with LED bulbs. I also have the bilstein 4600 HD shocks on my Silverado and Yukon love them. My Silverado has the air lift 5000 air bag system in the rear. Instead of doing the 2inch shackle drop like I had done on my 2wd. My z71 truck I tow with I added the air bags to help with squat on towing and add stabilization. It increased my rake when sitting empty but when towing it sets level. I have the suspension max torsion keys for the front to level truck when not towing but I am fitting 33.5 10ply tires right now with very little rub. I just want the extra height when not towing. So my rake drop isn’t as much with air in bags and the ride is so much smoother with air back there. I love them. I’m afraid the keys are going to make it set level empty but drop rear more when towing which means I’ll either take back out or have to run more air in rear. To level it up towing. I ran my air line across spare tire frame and to mount valve I ran it to back bumper and drilled hole in rear bumper just under the spare tire up/down, door thing lol whatever it’s called. Clean no one notices it and easy to get to even with a trailer hooked up

Just a note as I’m watching this. You should try to make the air lines equal length so you have equal pressures on each side. As the suspension articulates, the pressures from theft to right are going to be different due to the different lengths of the air line going to each bag. I also would have ran the shrader valve through one of the license plate bolts for ease of access. I’ve installed these kinds of systems on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks many of times and this is what I have found to be the best way to do it. Also, I would recommend running the air line through some rubber hose, like trans cooler hose or something like that to prevent chafing or rubbing through on the frame and chassis components. Also this will help prevent it from melting when ran close to exhaust components and other systems that generate heat.

I had the same turn signals and lights and the turn signals did the same thing. I had to reseal both of them as they were getting condensation in both. love what you did with the tahoe.

I went with the timbren bump stops in my 04 Escalade ESV. My rear air ride shocks were blown, and this made the back much more planted. They replace the factory bump stops with ones that are much taller. Don't mount inside the spring. The airbags will eventually stretch and wear out around the schrader valve. The timbrens will basically last for a few decades. And by that time, I'm sure your Tahoe will be rusted through with that NY salt.

You should tint your windows.... Even if you just tint the back once it's going to give it a good look

Wrap it gloss black

On my stock (they are replacements, the truck was in a front end collision and repaired before I got it) turn signal housings, I wet sanded then to clear them. I noticed that the lense gasket/seal to the housing had failed in some spots; the lense was pulling away from the housing. From what I understand, the heat from the lights being on and the sun destroys it. I think some clear silicone around where the lense meets the housing, new bulb gaskets, and after installing the new gaskets and putting the bulbs back in, some silicone and/or heavy water resistant grease around each socket should keep the moisture out. The blue gaskets are breathable and over time become lose and allow moisture to get in there.

It looks nice with the lowering springs in the back, but you could have just tightened the torsion in the front. They weaken over time causing the rake to be a bit excessive. That way, you don't lose ground clearance. I am constantly using the overhang and driving on curbs in my suburban just beacuase of the horrible steering radius.

That oil leak above the oil filter is usually the gasket for the oil cooler Linea that go to the oil pan. Sometimes, though rare, the block that holds both oil lines get a thin crack. Good luck. Love your videos LSXMatt

I prefer a beefy rig. However to each their own, I do occasional 4x4 so it makes sense but glad to hear you keeping the rig how it bests suits you.

Watching this video again because I’m doing the same to my Yukon XL. 😎

U should also change the factory speakers all around.

Confession I have an envoy n been following all of the whole series since gm trucks/suvs pretty much operate the same

Those look like they are the factory shocks if you want me to be honest. The ones I replaced on my familys old tahoe around 2012 looked about the same.

Love everything you did so tastefully to the Tahoe, but this back dropping is not so much my thing. Thanks so much for all the info and making me fall in love with an old Tahoe!

On those Tahoe’s and Yukon’s I heard the leaking is supposedly the engine oil cooler gasket mines doing the same thing I just haven’t gotten to it

Never clicked so fast on a video, keep them up. Great job, Tahoe looks bad ass

Looks good. You always do such a good job and make things look easy. Let us know once you silicone the parking lights that fogged up. Also I'd like to see you get the driver and passenger front windows tinted.

Definitely have to drop my backend on 03 Yukon!! Nice video!!

What I did with my turn signals was use VHT to lightly smoke the stocks turn signal and they look amazing! Even better they fit like they should with no leaks!

When i had my 03 suburban, i changed the swaybar (there are abt 16 of them)...to a beefier one.that really helps with handling.

For those lights, drill a 1/8" hole in the bottom to let the water out automagically.

Needs tint all around brother! 5% rear 25% up front ! 👌👍

I been looking all around KZfaq and your the first video i see that wants to do the same thing I only want to drop the back 2 inches. I will also upload another video on my KZfaq thank you for the guide. 💯

Cool location for the air stem with easier access is the rear license plate screw. I had air shocks on a lowered extended cab and you could hardly see the stem.

Its doubtful that your front diff seal is leaking. The front diff doesn’t hold much fluid so if it’s been leaking enough for you to notice it, the diff would be making some noises. It’s mostly from your trans cooler lines before you replaced them and it was dripping down. Easiest way to check would be to drain and fill the front diff. Capture the fluid that comes out and measure it. The front diff holds about 2qts. If it’s significantly less than that, then I would look in to the front diff pinion seal. Your oil on the oil pan is most likely the oil pan gasket/upper oil pan gasket. These are prone to leaking and is an extremely common issue on gen 3 and gen 4 Vortec LS engines

After looking at your factory frame hitch I would order a Curt heavy duty hitch. You won't have to worry about it coming apart and it will be over-kill for towing your cars. Good luck.

Hey Matt, enjoying your channel! I have the same Tahoe 03 2WD 5.3 I was going to put new torsion bar keys in and raise the front 3 inches And go with the 5100 shocks. But i LIKE your solution much better TY👍

Nice video! I have a 2002 2 wheel drive suburban. 245,000 miles. I have worn out 3 sets of airbags inside my coil springs. I'm considering going a full air bag suspension.

I'll admit, when I saw the teaser I was like Matt Noooo! Then I saw the title and went wtf.... Now that I've seen it I'm actually ok with it. It looks good. Well done sir.

i think you should remove the roof rails (if you don’t plan on using them), it would make the car way cleaner

I plan on doing this to my truck when I replace the factory shocks as well.

My yukon actually came with the spring air bags when I purchased mine used I love them have towed a few things including a car trailer and my old car to scrap and it barely had any sag Edit: Purchased vehicle 5yrs ago and have put on over 60k miles idk how long they where installed before purchase but still work fine

Flex seal from Walmart really works

Bought those same lights two weeks ago for a Silverado and had that happen. Cheap headlights with cheap seals

Go get the trailer tow take it up some hills n everything

Looks good man! Looking forward to seeing your camaro at the track! There is a guy with a 2018 F150 might give ya a good run 👍🏻

I’ve had bad luck with Eibach springs. Several broken ones. Also, they are very stiff with little handling benefit.

Great video, good job bro. I have the same problem with my Silverado Z71 turn signals..replaced the sockets (came with new grommets) and resealed the lenses with silicone sealant. I eventually just sealed the light socket to the back of the turn signal housing. Hasn’t leaked yet and it rains all the time in south Florida 😎

Why ?

As far as your shocks, you said you wanted to go with the bilsteins 4600.. go with the 5100s, I got the 4600s with the same idea, wasn't impressed with the ride, so I went ahead and got the 5100s so much better. Just my opinion

I’m about to do this to my 05 Denali. Riding on 275/55/20s will look perfect.

It’s usually the cam sensor o rings that fail. Which make you think it’s the rear main. It happened to my 05 Tahoe with 230k miles.

I would just install the air lift helper bags and new shocks. Thanks for that info.

Good choice Matt and it looks very good 🙌✌

Makes me wanna buy an older model Tahoe

Faster and lower sounds like a Dodge Magnum with a Hemi might be a better vehicle for what your wanting. Station wagons sit lower factory. That's more for off-road like dirt trails type of vehicle.

I lust for those wheels for my 2002 GMC Sierra!

And check that oil cooler fitting, right above where the oil filter is, see if it's leaking from there. Mine was, and it looked like the same situation.

You should paint the Tahoe black or blue

I dig it. I honestly wish I had lowered my rear instead of raising the front. Either way is cool tho. It looks good

Nice keep up the great work

You do what makes you happy!!😎

Matt I have a suburban of that era and I never though about lowering the rear until this video! Do you think these mods would work!

Hi Matt, the link the the air lift kit no longer shows a product. Would you be able to link a current available product? I have an 04 Yukon and would love to install these. Thank you for the helpful videos. Keep them coming 👍

I like the backlights on your tahoe. Thinking of getting similar ones. I got an 01 tahoe. Ill be swaping my 5.3 to a 6.0 probably on december.

Love ur vids dude. I wish u can clean my car detailed. ❤️

This has too be the best detailed video on how to do this.. looks very easy .. soo the shock is holding the springs from coming out right?? Once I take shocks off and lift it springs slide off? Don’t need bags or anything just trying to lower

In preparation for towing you should considering trying to remove that spare, cause I bet it’s stuck and you couldn’t get it loose on the side of the road. Heck thieves could steal everything off the truck but that would still be there.

Nice job Matt looks great !

I have a 6.0 Chevy and I have to change my rear main and oil pan gasket. I had oil all over like you did

Looks good nice work ✌🏼👍🏼

I want to level my Tahoe out also, the rear is higher than the front and i don’t like how it looks. What do u recommend I buy, and no I don’t think I will be hauling things.

Loved the vid! I do have one question, do you ever bottom out the rear when you hit a pot hole? Thanks

have you modded your air spring kit to run each bag on a separate line? we kept them T'ed together on mine for about a month before we realized how much body roll they created pumping air from one side to the other going around corners. Putting each on their own valve solved this and really helped to make the truck more stable.

Love your videos man & this truck is super clean 👍

Great video, can you only use the relocating brackets to drop the rear, like the shackles would on the leaf springs for pick ups, thanks.

You saved me so much money. Thank you!!

Bringing back a dead horse to life here lol but if your truck is a z71, couldn't you have got oem Tahoe LS spring to lower the truck instead of using aftermarket?

Matt, what is the measurement, from bottom to top center of the quarter panel lip, without any air in the air bag ? and what size are your coil spring seats top and bottom ? and is your tire size 265/65/18 ?

Im new and i subscribed too

2wd drop it, 4wd lift it thats rules

Should've done a time lapse of you airing them up and taking the air out

Why🤔

Double check that the headlights are evenly placed with the holes same thing happened with me

Hi Matt, do you still have that leak of oil near the oil pan/main seal area?. Any tips on how to fix or slow it down. Let me know what you think bro

Looks good. Might do this to mine!

Might put that on my daily lol. Have you thought of changing the exhaust to match the other exterior parts of your SUV. Btw love the look and your videos

Is there a difference in the ride and handling? I also have a 04 Tahoe z71 and it doesn't handle well at all. The rear seams to bounce when I go over bumps. After watching the video and seeing how your Tahoe looks I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I enjoy the videos, keep them coming.

I love your truck. But it would look way better with the hd hood. Im putting one on mine.

It does make sense - think rally cars.

Do u think u have to change the springs if u have a 2.5 inch lift shocks or stock shocks when towing with the air ride not a drop kit?

Bro how do u know how to everything 😂😂😂

I think you should upgrade to spider headlights!

Looks good! Have you noticed if the rear end is kicked out to one side more because of the panhard bar being stock sized?

What is the lift on the car, to me it looks like 2 inch or maybe 2.5? Some a though i had in my head, i though about getting thee airbags you mention done on my car. This is will come in as a guide. Thanks

i have a 2004 z71 Tahoe that has the same after market headlights and mine are doing the same thing.

Aye man this is crazy you got a Tahoe and Camaro and I also have the same 2 vehicles but what's really crazy our trucks have the same name yo but the Camaro's are Red and Blue

Recommend getting a bigger throttle body or pirating the one you have

I love these video

Do you have to use that bracket or can you use 2 inch drop springs with a drop shocks?