key and spacer options

[isenegger]

I have a 2000 suburban 2wd. I just bought a set of 20x9 and 275/60 falken wild peak tires. im wanting to see what I should do for lift. I figured ford keys and shocks up front but should I do a 2" rear spacer or Z71 coils and 1.5" spacer. or spend a little bit more and do 3" rough country spindles up front? thanks!

 

[Chiggy]

Do the spindles up front. The ride will stay like factory. I wish I would have done that instead of my pro-comp keys. I have a Z-71 and actually haven't put the rear spacers in yet because I like the level look. The spacers give it that factory nose down look.

 

[owl_93]

I have a 2000 suburban 2wd. I just bought a set of 20x9 and 275/60 falken wild peak tires. im wanting to see what I should do for lift. I figured ford keys and shocks up front but should I do a 2" rear spacer or Z71 coils and 1.5" spacer. or spend a little bit more and do 3" rough country spindles up front? thanks!

Not sure about spindles, but I did Z71 coils, 1.5" spacers, 3" keys cranked to 2.5", and Bilsteins all the way around. Nice and level, and fits 33s. I can link to parts if your interested.

 

[chrisreed822]

Check my sig, I've had it on for a year now and love it!! I'm just wanting to go higher now!

 

[isenegger]

Update... I've cranked the stock keys up and been riding like this for a month or so. Clears 275/60/20 just fine. Front is about .5-1" higher. I ordered 3" fabtech spindles but want to see what do do in the rear. Should I do 2" spacers only or 2" spacers and z71 coils..?

 

[isenegger]

Bump..... How do I get 2.5"-3" lift in the rear. Is it possible or safe

 

[01Konvict]

Both are safe for the rear suspension to run 2-3" spacers. Need to get longer sway bar links and bend the brake line bracket. I prefer the Z71 coils with keys cranked because it equals the ride response front and rear. The coils are a tad stiffer and cranked front is stiffer also. Put some 5100s on it and ride!

 

[isenegger]

I'm level now with stock keys. What size spacer should I buy to use with the z71 coils to level it with 3" spindles

 

[01Konvict]

1.5" should do it but 2" would get you there for sure maybe a little higher in the rear. Maybe a few of the 2wd guys can chime in to confirm.

 

[isenegger]

1.5" should do it but 2" would get you there for sure maybe a little higher in the rear. Maybe a few of the 2wd guys can chime in to confirm.

I went ahead and ordered 2.5" spacers and shock extenders. I'm level with stock keys adding 3" up front so I figured the 2.5 would be close to level up