2000 Escalade 4x4...Need 2"+ Lift - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Cable · 04-17-2009, 06:36 PM

Hey guys, I just picked up a 2000 Escalade 4x4 for my wife. She is already asking about larger rims/tires. I think it would look good with a 33" tire. Anyway I am having trouble finding a lift kit. This truck is still the old style truck that still has the true selectable 4x4, not the AWD the later models have. It is a factory rear leaf setup along with the '96+ Vortec 5.7 engine. Since I only need a few inches I planned on rear blocks or add-a-leaf to get the back up.

I figured the 1999 Tahoe/Yukon lift kits would work, but can anyone confirm this?

Any help is welcome and thanked in advance.

glenns89 · 04-17-2009, 11:32 PM

does that truck have air ride? If it does I believe the only thing the lift kits say is that you will lose that. Other than that, I always stay away from blocks but for a street rig, you can use them in the rear. The kit you get will most likely have blocks in the rear and maybe a torsion key or something like that for the front.

Cable · 04-17-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by glenns89

does that truck have air ride? If it does I believe the only thing the lift kits say is that you will lose that. Other than that, I always stay away from blocks but for a street rig, you can use them in the rear. The kit you get will most likely have blocks in the rear and maybe a torsion key or something like that for the front.

No air ride on my Escalade, didn't come out until the 2002 model, so no worries there.

Bo185 · 04-18-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cable

No air ride on my Escalade, didn't come out until the 2002 model, so no worries there.

Any 1995-2000 Tahoe/Yukon kit should fit it.

92 s dime · 04-18-2009, 11:28 AM

blocks in the rear and crank the tbars

LegendKiller89 · 04-18-2009, 05:48 PM

Super cheap lift by using block ands cranking the torsion bars. Not worth spending the extra money on a lift kit if your only going for 2''.

ibrocun · 04-18-2009, 07:50 PM

If you crank the T-bars it will ride like crap. Why not a body lift?

bowtied_micky · 04-19-2009, 07:37 AM

tuff country builds a 4" kit that will fit 33s perfectly. Dont crank the tbars, its supposed to ride like a, well, cadillac

leben_sie_gut · 04-20-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ibrocun

If you crank the T-bars it will ride like crap. Why not a body lift?

Ah, a body lift on a Cadillac. I'm from southern Arkansas and even I think that's redneck.

glenns89 · 04-20-2009, 02:35 PM

I would do a set of leveling keys for the torsion bars and blocks in the rear. Or go with a ful kit. Don't crank the torsion bars, that really rides like crap. Makes the front end really bouncy.

2003_ram · 04-20-2009, 02:43 PM

Why did you buy a Caddy if your removing the suspension? Isn't that 90% of what sells a Caddy?

Yota Up · 04-20-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003_ram

Why did you buy a Caddy if your removing the suspension? Isn't that 90% of what sells a Caddy?

No, MTV gansta image sells the caddy. Same with the big rims.

I'd definaly use blocks, and keep the rims small and get big rubber instead.

ibrocun · 04-21-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by leben_sie_gut

Ah, a body lift on a Cadillac. I'm from southern Arkansas and even I think that's redneck.

You are thinking hockey puck body lift. I'm talking real body lift, with bumper brackets and urethane gap guards. Still cheaper than a suspension by two-thirds, and it clears the tires he wants (she wants?).

Cable · 04-21-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by glenns89

I would do a set of leveling keys for the torsion bars and blocks in the rear. Or go with a ful kit. Don't crank the torsion bars, that really rides like crap. Makes the front end really bouncy.

Do leveling keys wear out the ball joints like cranking the torsion bars do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003_ram

Why did you buy a Caddy if your removing the suspension? Isn't that 90% of what sells a Caddy?

Naw, the smokin' price is why I bought it. Plus its the last year Escalade's got a true 4x4 selectable transfer case (vs the AWD crap).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yota Up

No, MTV gansta image sells the caddy. Same with the big rims.

I'd definaly use blocks, and keep the rims small and get big rubber instead.

I just planned on using 285/70/17 (33") tires on the factory 17x8 rims.

04-17-2009, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cable Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38495 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 109	2000 Escalade 4x4...Need 2"+ Lift Hey guys, I just picked up a 2000 Escalade 4x4 for my wife. She is already asking about larger rims/tires. I think it would look good with a 33" tire. Anyway I am having trouble finding a lift kit. This truck is still the old style truck that still has the true selectable 4x4, not the AWD the later models have. It is a factory rear leaf setup along with the '96+ Vortec 5.7 engine. Since I only need a few inches I planned on rear blocks or add-a-leaf to get the back up. I figured the 1999 Tahoe/Yukon lift kits would work, but can anyone confirm this? Any help is welcome and thanked in advance. __________________ -1989 Jeep Cherokee 4x4, 4 door, 4.0/5-speed, bone stock -2000 Cadillac Escalade 4x4 (Tow Rig)

04-17-2009, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
glenns89 Mr Mom Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 94897 Location: rancho cucamonga, so cal Posts: 1,595	does that truck have air ride? If it does I believe the only thing the lift kits say is that you will lose that. Other than that, I always stay away from blocks but for a street rig, you can use them in the rear. The kit you get will most likely have blocks in the rear and maybe a torsion key or something like that for the front. __________________ 89 jimmy D60/ff14bolt/400/203/205. Detroit rear, open front for now.

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92 s dime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 130483 Location: BC CANADA Posts: 285	blocks in the rear and crank the tbars __________________ 92 S10,sm465/np208/np241,d44,9inch,spools,exo 99 Silverado,35's,locked 14b,4.8L,nv4500

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ibrocun Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26196 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 599	If you crank the T-bars it will ride like crap. Why not a body lift? __________________ You are entitled to your own opinion. You are not entitled to your own set of facts.

04-20-2009, 02:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
glenns89 Mr Mom Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 94897 Location: rancho cucamonga, so cal Posts: 1,595	I would do a set of leveling keys for the torsion bars and blocks in the rear. Or go with a ful kit. Don't crank the torsion bars, that really rides like crap. Makes the front end really bouncy. __________________ 89 jimmy D60/ff14bolt/400/203/205. Detroit rear, open front for now.

04-18-2009, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
LegendKiller89 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128238 Posts: 771	Super cheap lift by using block ands cranking the torsion bars. Not worth spending the extra money on a lift kit if your only going for 2''.

04-19-2009, 07:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
bowtied_micky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52752 Location: The Ohio State Posts: 639	tuff country builds a 4" kit that will fit 33s perfectly. Dont crank the tbars, its supposed to ride like a, well, cadillac

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