2015 Tahoe LT - opinions on shocks.

[nglauer]

My 2015 LT as a hundred and thirty-two thousand miles on it. The shocks are not leaking but I assume they are completely original. I would like to level the front, or possibly lift both the front and rear slightly. I have rancho 9000 series shocks on my 2007 GMC Canyon with suspension Maxx 3in lift front and rear. I honestly can't say that I'm impressed with the 9000 series. My old truck had bilstein's, which I really liked. I live in Southeast Ohio so salt seems to really wreak havoc on shocks here. what is a good durable shock that would help me achieve a mild lift without costing an arm and a leg. I know that the Tahoe runs various suspension configurations, mine is four-wheel drive without the two-speed transfer case. The suspension does not appear to have anything special about it, just looks like standard shocks. Thanks again for your help



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[GreyStone]

Bilstien 5100s

 

[nglauer]

Bilstien 5100s

That seems to be the popular option. It looks like they have one with the spring to level the front too.

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[GreyStone]

That seems to be the popular option. It looks like they have one with the spring to level the front too.

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The 5100s will level the front - to raise the rear you will need a spacer or a stronger spring.

 

[nglauer]

The 5100s will level the front - to raise the rear you will need a spacer or a stronger spring.

I think I'll leave the rear at it's current height. However, the front could stand to raise up a little. I'm sure when I trim the front airdam it'll probably make it even more noticeable.

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[GreyStone]

I think I'll leave the rear at it's current height. However, the front could stand to raise up a little. I'm sure when I trim the front airdam it'll probably make it even more noticeable.

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I would suggest not going any higher than 1.5" in the front.

 

[nglauer]

I would suggest not going any higher than 1.5" in the front.

I agree, I don't see much need for going higher. My Colorado has Suspension Maxx keys on the front and I have them maxed out on height. It ruins the ride, handling, and binds the suspensions geometry. I plan on cranking it back down now that I have smaller tires on it.

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