Lift Kit for 2WD Z71

[atothez]

I just got a 2005 Z71 that is 2WD. I want to get a moderate lift for it and was wondering if I need to go with keys and spacers or spindles and spacers?

Does it matter?

Thanks in advance

 

[YukonXL04]

How do you have a 2WD z71? Arent they all 4wd?

 

[atothez]

They exist - promise

 

[DirtyBlackHoe]

2005 and up z71 could be ordered in 2wd or 4wd

 

[felixgun]

Yep from 2000-2004 NBS made z71 with the silver/gold badge on the C Pillar that were only 4x4. In 2005-2006 they made 2wd versions and changed their badge to black/silver/red and if it was 4x4 then it would have that in the badge, whereas the 2wd just said 'z71'.

 

[YukonXL04]

Hmm Good to know.

 

[slick2500]

But my question is why would you want a 2wd with the offroad package? That makes as much sense as putting a screen door on a submarine.

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

Spindles. Will ride a lot better you will thank Me. You can install keys but just don't crank them. Your ride will suffer. And ICON. Makes replacement shocks for the front!

 

[atothez]

Ordered spindles, rear spacers and went with bilstine shocks. Will get read sway bar extenders next. Thanks for the updAte z-56 I didn't even think about icons until I saw your post which would have been after I bought my other shocks.

I am also looking to do a full update to the front suspension since my burb has age. Does anyone have input on what other 2wd suspension parts will need updating on a 90,000 mile burb?

 

[MRS.Z-56_Hoe]

I was talking to the hubby last night on the couch while he posted on this, and we both agree maybe new Timkin hubs , Moog makes a improved upper control arm ( for a tad bit more ) pitman and idler arms, I know on my tHow he first did spacers but ended up swapping to a rough country 6" spring in the rear