Are shock extenders or aftermarket shocks needed W/ leveling kit?

[187Import]

I was just wondering if shock extenders or aftermarket shocks, i.e. Bilstein 5100's are needed or recommended with the use of the CCM 2.5" leveling kit? I enjoy the excellent ride quality that the Yukon's, Tahoe's, and Escalades have from GM and I'd like to maintain that with the leveling kit. I just wanted to get your thoughts & opinions, thanks for your time.

 

[01Konvict]

No you do not need shock extenders for the front 2.5" level kit. The spacer goes on top or bottom of stock strut assembly. I prefer 5100s over the stock shocks though

 

[187Import]

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it. I'm sure that the Bilsteins improve the ride quality just a hair

 

[UAV2007]

New to the forum and had a quick question regarding the CCM 2.5" Level. I have everything installed but after I pulled the strut out and mounted the spacer bracket, I noticed I had reinstall the strut 180 degrees from the way I pulled it out due to the new bolt "pattern" that is on the CCM spacer. Is the stock strut assembly designed to install in only one direction? Should I have swapped the passenger side strut with the driver side strut?

 

[01Konvict]

Don't know that kit off the top of my head but check both parts to see if there side specific. I doubt they are so just need to rotate the shock. It doesn't hurt the strut if you rotate it or not. Just line it all up and enjoy.

 

[UAV2007]

Thanks Konvict for the information. I assumed the strut could be rotated but just wanted confirmation.

 

[Zed 71]

I was just wondering if shock extenders or aftermarket shocks, i.e. Bilstein 5100's are needed or recommended with the use of the CCM 2.5" leveling kit? I enjoy the excellent ride quality that the Yukon's, Tahoe's, and Escalades have from GM and I'd like to maintain that with the leveling kit. I just wanted to get your thoughts & opinions, thanks for your time.

No need for the front struts since that is what the spacer is essentially doing. However if you want to maximize the flex in the rear a longer shock is optimal like the 5100s.