about to buy bilstein's, but....

[brndns_hoe]

no autoride...just those nivomat shocks that keep the truck more level with more weight...hey i didn't realize you've been out of the country blue, just saw that thread

 

[blueflamed03]

no prob bro, if just the big black factory, yes, you can pull those and your golden.

 

[brndns_hoe]

awesome, and from what I've heard and read, it should drop the rear another inch or so, which is good cuz right now it's sitting 2" higher than the front

 

[blueflamed03]

yes, it will be at least another 1"...

 

[ScottyBoy]

I have the Nivomat shocks as well. They REALLY help when towing. You can swap out the Nivomat shocks, but you should swap the springs as well. The springs have a different weight ratio compared to the springs on a Tahoe with regular shocks, they are much more soft or "spongy". If you are gonna lower it with lowering springs, then you have nothing to worry about. Also, if your Nivomat shocks are still good, could I get them from you when you remove them? Just PM me and let me know what you'd want for them.

 

[blueflamed03]

Scott, I think he has the DJM lowering kit, with springs. Just the Nivomat shocks, even with shock relocators, hold the truck up one extra inch.

 

[ScottyBoy]

Scott, I think he has the DJM lowering kit, with springs. Just the Nivomat shocks, even with shock relocators, hold the truck up one extra inch.

If the springs have already been replaced, then there should be no issues replacing the Nivomat shock with a different setup.

 

[BlackDenali]

sounds good....shock extenders are already in. went to autozone, o'reilly's and pep boys today, nobody had bilsteins in stock! so guess I'll just order them online, probably find them cheaper that way anyway. was just hoping to get them installed tomorrow or Tuesday, now I'll have to wait almost 2 weeks before I'll have the chance...oh well

thanks for the advice guys.....black denali!! haven't run into ya in a while....it's hard for me to be on here as much as before when i had a work computer...

I've been M.I.A. aswell!! Busy has shit starting a new business. Glad I could help

 

[brndns_hoe]

I have the Nivomat shocks as well. They REALLY help when towing. You can swap out the Nivomat shocks, but you should swap the springs as well. The springs have a different weight ratio compared to the springs on a Tahoe with regular shocks, they are much more soft or "spongy". If you are gonna lower it with lowering springs, then you have nothing to worry about. Also, if your Nivomat shocks are still good, could I get them from you when you remove them? Just PM me and let me know what you'd want for them.

ya man, I'd be glad to send them to you...they are the originals with 78,000 miles...but I've heard the nivomats last a long time...if you're still interested let me know, and make an offer