Confused about Z71 OEM ft. struts

[dbell54]

U have magnaride?

No. I don't believe that even came together with Z71.

 

[olyelr]

No. I don't believe that even came together with Z71.

Hmmmm. I think it was.

 

[dbell54]

Hmmmm. I think it was.

Well, I'm no expert, but anyway mine doesn't have it.

 

[BlackBrud]

OP did you ever solve this? I believe z71 trims came with Rancho struts up front, but I'm a newbie to the forum so I'm still learning...

 

[dbell54]

I decided to go with the SR4079 KYB complete struts. There is NO prebuilt unit that is specific to Z71, but KYB cust serv insisted that this would perform correctly. If I wanted to build my own, I would have gone with the Bilstein 4600s, but I believe these will do the job (when I get around to installing them.)

 

[BlackBrud]

I decided to go with the SR4079 KYB complete struts. There is NO prebuilt unit that is specific to Z71, but KYB cust serv insisted that this would perform correctly. If I wanted to build my own, I would have gone with the Bilstein 4600s, but I believe these will do the job (when I get around to installing them.)

Thanks for the info! I've been looking at replacing my stock front struts with the Rancho quicklifts, but I haven't been able to confirm how much they would lift the front since it seems like the z71s were already sitting higher than other trims when stock. I'll report back if/when I find more info.

 

[dbell54]

That was my concern, that the Z71 spring was taller. Guess I'll find out when I get these on. If it sits lower, KYB will have some 'splainin' to do.

 

[blackelky]

That was my concern, that the Z71 spring was taller. Guess I'll find out when I get these on. If it sits lower, KYB will have some 'splainin' to do.

I just put z71 rear springs in maybe like .5 inch higher. And that's a strong maybe

 

[dbell54]

Update, I installed the KYB SR4079s and all was perfect, no change in ride height, works great.

 

[blackelky]

Update, I installed the KYB SR4079s and all was perfect, no change in ride height, works great.

How are they holding up im switching out these garbage rough country's next week and between the srm4079 and standard sr4079 but wondering if the drastic price difference is worth it.