Yukon with Air Ride lift kit question

[jgbrunner]

My driveway is sloped at least 5 degrees, maybe more, and it was fine. I used chalks behind the rear wheels as I jacked up the front, (I back down the slope) safety is the only important consideration. I'm not sure that jacking up the front per the instructions is really necessary, but it does make it easier to access the front links. Now that the truck sits higher with the engine off, I can make minor adjustments to the front links without the jack. You will have to get on your back to replace or adjust the rear links, there is no way around that, and it is easier to access while you still have the front end on the jack.
The ride height will not adjust until you remove the jack, start the truck, and drive around for a minute, so don't even bother with any measurements until you take it around the block. And yes, I would not adjust the links with the engine running because the computer will be live.
I've made three 500 mile round trips to Houston in the last two weeks, and the truck handles no different than with the stock links. I've also towed a 20 foot sailboat 80 miles round trip and it was just fine.

I am getting ready to do the level to my yukon. The tire/suspension place that is going to do this for me told me that it will cause the truck to throw a "service suspension" light? Has anyone had any issue with this? I can't find anything on this.

 

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[Danimalx87]

I am getting ready to do the level to my yukon. The tire/suspension place that is going to do this for me told me that it will cause the truck to throw a "service suspension" light? Has anyone had any issue with this? I can't find anything on this.

Mine threw the code because I went driving with only 3 of the links in place

 

[ThatGuy]

I am getting ready to do the level to my yukon. The tire/suspension place that is going to do this for me told me that it will cause the truck to throw a "service suspension" light? Has anyone had any issue with this? I can't find anything on this.

No, you will be fine. I now have more than 3,000 miles on the Yukon since I installed the links, and I have never had a code or a message, even when towing. I have even put the scanner on it a few times just to make sure. Sometimes you can get codes that don't present themselves on the dash, but they show up during an OBD2 scan, and I have no codes.

I am very pleased with the links and the new look and ride of the truck. I know that I have commented quite a bit on this product, but to be clear it is only for the benefit of the interested parties on this forum. I am not endorsing the manufacturer, and I have not received any form of compensation from the manufacturer. I don't even like the manufacturer because they never responded to my email inquiries, but the product is solid.

 

[Danimalx87]

Ok, my final thoughts after some time on the kit.

First, removing the factory links is MUCH easier once you understand how they work and have broken one already.

1. Remove the pin with a pair of needle nose pliers or push it through with a small punch.
2. Remove the link from the control arm side first.
3. Now that the link is free to move with the sensor arm, hold the arm in place and push UP into the sensor arm ball joint. The pin prevents this movement, but once removed you can slide the link arm UP just a bit, and it falls freely from the sensor arm. I didn't know this and while trying to pry the link off, I snapped the small ball joint off. $47 for replacement parts BTW.

My measurements are always different. I'd say +/- up to half an inch. This could be from tire pressure cold/hot or the air system just being not super precise. I ended up going slightly lower in the rear to avoid my liftgate hitting the garage door when I'm unloading the groceries.

Stock I was getting 20 MPG highway, with the lift I'm down to 17 MPG. This was going 75 MPH on open road with Super Cruise for about 5 hours.

Next I need mudflaps and the cat back system...

 

[CarterMatthews]

Just installed the EdgyMods on our '26. Anyone had any issues with the dealership and warranty when taking it in for alignment or service?

Also, this was a really simple install. Everyone's comments from pulling the pin, 24 turns etc. were very helpful! I did find it was easier to use needle nose pliers to remove the factory links opposed to the open end wrench. I also jacked up the rear when installing those to give a little more room to work.

 

[gemarsh]

Just installed the EdgyMods on our '26. Anyone had any issues with the dealership and warranty when taking it in for alignment or service?

Also, this was a really simple install. Everyone's comments from pulling the pin, 24 turns etc. were very helpful! I did find it was easier to use needle nose pliers to remove the factory links opposed to the open end wrench. I also jacked up the rear when installing those to give a little more room to work.

Welcome.