Telluride sx lift and larger tires

[stanaka1]

I have to admit that I'm afraid of installing this due to the potential increase in wear on components like the ball joint. Other truck forums say no to spacers, but then they have the option of full suspension kits and we don't. Has anyone installed spacer lifts on other vehicles and has there been increased wear and tear?

 

[WMtelluride]

I have to admit that I'm afraid of installing this due to the potential increase in wear on components like the ball joint. Other truck forums say no to spacers, but then they have the option of full suspension kits and we don't. Has anyone installed spacer lifts on other vehicles and has there been increased wear and tear?

Don’t stress, hammer down.... so what if you need ball joints a few miles sooner.

 

[Kwim]

I have to admit that I'm afraid of installing this due to the potential increase in wear on components like the ball joint. Other truck forums say no to spacers, but then they have the option of full suspension kits and we don't. Has anyone installed spacer lifts on other vehicles and has there been increased wear and tear?

to answer this question, you need to conduct a whole research with measurements. To use a special tool and have knowledge not on a level - I watched the video on YouTube. An ordinary person cannot do this, more precisely, as we say "by eye" and as an engineer, I can tell you that do not worry, this will not greatly reduce the life time.

 

[rmartin]

I had the Truxxx 2" lift done by an indy shop in February and am happy with it except that the rear tends to sag. Attached are 3 pics - before the lift, immediately after the lift, and then one months later that is more typical of how it usually looks. Still has the stock 18" rims/tires.

I asked the Kia dealer about this a month ago and they said they've seen a few with the lift and that they have a lower rear end, too. They said it was nothing to worry about but couldn't explain WHY it was like that.

I have the self leveling suspension and have tried to notice whether it levels up once driven but it doesn't seem to.

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[Kwim]

self-leveling suspension only works when towing or heavily loaded vehicle. Many people think that it works like with air suspension, but as you have noticed, it is not so.

 

[c.hanky]

I had the Truxxx 2" lift done by an indy shop in February and am happy with it except that the rear tends to sag. Attached are 3 pics - before the lift, immediately after the lift, and then one months later that is more typical of how it usually looks. Still has the stock 18" rims/tires.

I asked the Kia dealer about this a month ago and they said they've seen a few with the lift and that they have a lower rear end, too. They said it was nothing to worry about but couldn't explain WHY it was like that.

I have the self leveling suspension and have tried to notice whether it levels up once driven but it doesn't seem to.

Just a thought about the self leveling suspension. Could it just be the ride height sensor calibration? Currently reading out of spec wanting to lower the rear.

 

[Wyattx17]

Just a thought about the self leveling suspension. Could it just be the ride height sensor calibration? Currently reading out of spec wanting to lower the rear.

I wasn't aware of any sensor for the self-leveling shocks. I thought it was just based on the pressure within the piston? I definitely could be wrong, though!

 

[Dave Fingers]

I did the install and I love it. I have mud guards that I installed prior to the tire and lift upgrade that rub a little on the fronts. I like the mud guard look but will remove them soon.

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[T_ride]

Looks real good!

 

[stanaka1]

Anybody know of a shop in the Los Angeles area that could do the lift install? Preferably around the San Gabriel Valley.

 

[TxAggie]

I did the install and I love it. I have mud guards that I installed prior to the tire and lift upgrade that rub a little on the fronts. I like the mud guard look but will remove them soon.

Those tires look nice. How is the ride? Noisy?

 

[Dave Fingers]

Slightly noisier and the ride is slightly rougher than the stock Michelins but after a couple of days you won't notice it. I'll be taking her on a road trip to the Georgia mountains in a few weeks,I'll know better then. I'm happy with them.

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[G-19356]

2” lift with 265/60/18 tires and wheels. Great addition for ground clearance.

Will this kind modification will terminate whole warranty or only that part?

 

[Kwim]

Will this kind modification will terminate whole warranty or only that part?

the very fact of installation does not in any way alter the warranty. Kia can only deny warranty if it proves / justifies that the defect you claim was due to the installation of the kit.

 

[JerseySXP]

Will this kind modification will terminate whole warranty or only that part?

Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Rich G]

I have a dealer provided 2" lift package and 20" tires. It looks great, but the mph is lower and the rear seems to ride lower. It doesn't seem to be level without any weight but really lowers if I have a bike rack or people in the rear seats. Does anybody else experience this lower rear height? Would a more robust suspension package help? I was considering another 1 or 2" lift just in the rear to help.

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[rmartin]

I have a dealer provided 2" lift package and 20" tires. It looks great, but the mph is lower and the rear seems to ride lower. It doesn't seem to be level without any weight but really lowers if I have a bike rack or people in the rear seats. Does anybody else experience this lower rear height? Would a more robust suspension package help? I was considering another 1 or 2" lift just in the rear to help.

I posted the same issue earlier in this thread on Nov 29. It's annoying and even gotten to the point where people have flashed their lights at me because the lights are pointed slightly up.

 

[stanaka1]

I have a dealer provided 2" lift package and 20" tires. It looks great, but the mph is lower and the rear seems to ride lower. It doesn't seem to be level without any weight but really lowers if I have a bike rack or people in the rear seats. Does anybody else experience this lower rear height? Would a more robust suspension package help? I was considering another 1 or 2" lift just in the rear to help.

Do you have the tow package with the self leveling suspension?

 

[Wyattx17]

I posted the same issue earlier in this thread on Nov 29. It's annoying and even gotten to the point where people have flashed their lights at me because the lights are pointed slightly up.

Eh, I get flashed even without the lift. It's those LED headlights that everyone thinks I have my highs on. So annoying.

I have a dealer provided 2" lift package and 20" tires. It looks great, but the mph is lower and the rear seems to ride lower. It doesn't seem to be level without any weight but really lowers if I have a bike rack or people in the rear seats. Does anybody else experience this lower rear height? Would a more robust suspension package help? I was considering another 1 or 2" lift just in the rear to help.

I read in the instructions that if you don't use the rubber coil grommets, you may lose about an inch or so.

 

[ChrisH]

I did the install and I love it. I have mud guards that I installed prior to the tire and lift upgrade that rub a little on the fronts. I like the mud guard look but will remove them soon.

They look great, by the way do you know how wide of a tire we can install on the 20 in rims. Thanks