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  1. Zed 71

    Z71 rear shocks

    You have the basic idea. If you do not take it off-road for the most part it is ok to run OEM length shock/strut shafts. It is really noticeable when cycling the suspension off-road or on speed bumps. Go to the Bilstein website, they have some good explanations on shaft lengths and I believe...
  2. Zed 71

    Trimming for 285/65/18 tires with 2.5" Level Kit

    Update. Have 49k miles now and still enough tread left, but since winter is coming these will be replaced. Deciding on sticking with these or an AT type tire (wife's rig now).
  3. Zed 71

    CCM & Terra Grapplers done

    Looks good!
  4. Zed 71

    Z71 rear shocks

    IMO wait until you get the CCM kit and buy the proper length rear shocks. Installing too long a shock at stock height will limit up travel (potential to bottom out shock) and OEM stock length with limit droop (also top out shock). I would recommend Bilstein 5100s, but those are not stiffly...
  5. Zed 71

    Almost time for new tires for the '11 Z71...

    Nice find :hmmm2:.
  6. Zed 71

    Shock question

    No, the shocks will not provide more lift.
  7. Zed 71

    Questions about lift.

    Only the front 5100s struts are adjustable by using the collar. Look at the Bilstien website.
  8. Zed 71

    Not Stock Anymore..It's been a busy couple of Months :-)

    Yeah that was my first thought after seeing 4WD 5" front lift with spacers. In for pics also.
  9. Zed 71

    3.5" vs 6" Suspension Lift

    Do not install spacers on top of the RC lift. If you want to go that high, do it properly and get a full lift kit. As far as mileage, tires will have more of an impact at lower speeds. At freeway speeds the higher lift will have more drag (larger apparent frontal surface area and...
  10. Zed 71

    Please Help 07 Tahoe LT with zw7 suspension

    Per Shockwarehouse. Premium Smooth Ride: indicated by the RPO code ZW7. This suspension uses a conventional suspension in the front, but the rear uses a self contained, self leveling Nivomat shock in the rear. ZW7 equipped trucks come with a softer spring in the rear since the Nivomat self...
  11. Zed 71

    Questions about lift.

    Your original post indicates 1.5" rear spacer and your sig shows 1" rear spacer. In any case, since your are 2WD the front can be increased. Although I would look into this more because I do not know how that much lift (from spacers) will affect handling and durability. I would not add...
  12. Zed 71

    Question about Rough Country 3.5 inch Lift

    The RC 3.5 is basically a spacer lift that can use the existing struts and shocks. If you take the rig offroad, I would replace with at least Bilstein 5100s. Bilstein 5100s has shocks to accomodate lifted applications. As far as the struts, you should discuss with RC. There are only a few...
  13. Zed 71

    Questions about lift.

    With a simple spacer kit I would not raise the front anymore unless your are only 2WD. If you raise it anymore I would be concerned about the CV angles. It should only be ~0.5" or so higer in the rear. Do you have autoride? IMO replace the rear spacer with a 1".
  14. Zed 71

    08 z71 Project - FTS 7" Lift, chrome, powdercoat, etc

    Nice! What are the components and specs of the lift?
  15. Zed 71

    2015 Burb Lifted

    IMO looks better than just a standard one. Will a Z71 model be available?
  16. Zed 71

    Got the CCM Level Kit installed

    FYI you might have been able to avoid that by adjusting the caster.
  17. Zed 71

    3.5 Rough Country Installed

    Looks good.
  18. Zed 71

    Got the CCM Level Kit installed

    Looks good. Did you have to trim the running boards?
  19. Zed 71

    New tires, what do you think?

    Put chalk on your tire tread (I used my son's large sidewalk chalk). Drive forward without turning about 20 ft or until some of the chalk comes off. If there is chalk on the outside edges of the tire it is over-inflated, if chalk remains in the center then it is under-inflated. Ideally want...
  20. Zed 71

    New tires, what do you think?

    Yep Trail Grapplers are awesome! Do the chalk test to make sure you are running optimal pressures. FYI I run mine between 45 and 50 psi. Rotating ~5k and maintaining the right tire pressure, I have 47k on them so far. Can easily get over 50k.
  21. Zed 71

    Tahoe 08' 3" Lift Question's

    Is this the Supreme kit? IMO 3.5" front is too much for a spacer kit, even with a diff drop. I would recommend getting a good 4" lift kit if you are going this route, or sticking to spacer kits <3" in front. See this post. http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58049...
  22. Zed 71

    Bilstein Leveling Front Shocks

    The Bilstein setup will provide a better ride than using spacers and better performance off-road. However, someone switched from the CCM to Bilstein, and the Bilstein was lower in height.
  23. Zed 71

    '07 Tahoe + CCM + 275/60r20

    275/60r20 are pretty much a 33" diameter wheel/tire combo. It will be really close, but I would expect some minor rubbing in some cases. IMO just get want you want and deal with the trimming. Ok not too wide or tall...
  24. Zed 71

    Tomorrow is the big day

    Looks good.
  25. Zed 71

    Question about rear lift on an '07 Suburban (Airlift 1000's)

    Looks good :happy160:.

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