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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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What was the differance between the Joe Gibbs Silverado suspension vs the regular silverado? Also what size tire did they come with?
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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No one knows?
Does anyone know if they had a lower ride height?
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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They are the same as far as I know
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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A quick internet search and this is what I came up with from a article in Truckin Magazine. It does say Gibbs Tuned Suspension, but what all that entails I don’t know.

JOE GIBBS PERFORMANCE TAHOE
Exterior:

Gibbs Designed Front Fascia with Fog Lamps
Gibbs Designed Rear Spoiler
Mono-toned Rear Bumper
Gibbs Designed Rocker Panels
Joe Gibbs Performance Badges - Doors and Tailgate
Gibbs Designed Stainless Steel CAT-Back Exhaust w/ Dual Tips
Gibbs Designed 20" x 8.5" Hyper Silver Wheels
P275-55R-20 Eagle LS Goodyear Tires
Gibbs Tuned Suspension
Interior:
Audio/Video Package w/DVD Based Entertainment System
Gibbs Designed Sport Leather/Suede Seating
Joe Gibbs Performance Logo Embroidered Floor Mats
Gibbs Designed Gage Cluster w/ Logo
Limited Production Dash Badge
Optional Equipment:
Gibbs/Bear Designed Brake Package
Gibbs Designed "Roots" Type SUPERCHARGER/INTERCOOLED System 390hp/425ft lbs
EST. MSRP: $42,000-$47,000

JOE GIBBS PERFORMANCE SILVERADO
Exterior:

Gibbs Designed Front Fascia with Fog Lamps
Gibbs Designed Tailgate Spoiler
Mono-toned Rear Bumper
Joe Gibbs Performance Badges - Doors and Tailgate
Gibbs Designed Stainless Steel CAT-Back Exhaust w/ Dual Tips
Gibbs Designed 20" x 8.5" Hyper Silver Wheels
P275-55R-20 Eagle LS Goodyear Tires
Gibbs Tuned Suspension
Interior:
Gibbs/Hurst Designed Floor Shift Lever, **** & Boot (Manual Only)
Joe Gibbs Performance Logo Embroidered Seat Backs
Joe Gibbs Performance Logo Embroidered Floor Mats
Gibbs Designed Gage Cluster w/ Logo
Limited Production Dash Badge
Optional Equipment:
Gibbs Designed Sport Leather/Suede Seating
Gibbs/Bear Designed Brake Package
Gibbs Designed "Roots" Type SUPERCHARGER/INTERCOOLED System 390hp/425ft lbs
Performance:
0 - 60 MPH: 5.9
1/4 MILE 13.8 @ 99.43
500 FT SLALOM : 62.2 MPH
BRAKING 60 - 0 125 FT
Available in Standard or Extended Cab
Standard Cab MSRP: $29,415-$34,500
Extended Cab MSRP: $34,532-$43,025
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Thats the only info that I have been able to find but nothing tells me how they tunned the suspension. Thanks for the reply 1Bear!
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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well just by looks, beacause ive never had one -but it looks like it at least has 2.5 to 4 drop , who knows as far as swaybar diameter or spring type.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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Just out of curiosity, why so interested in the Joe Gibbs suspension?
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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I had an idea and just needed to know a few specs. If the springs, shocks, swaybars and ride height were the same. I think I am going to go in a different direction though.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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my truck had a lowering shackle in the back, and thats about it,
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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From what I understand is that it was just a 2" drop shackle.
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