Lift Kit shock spacers

[Pacesetter]

I see on most lift kits, they supply a shock spacer or extender. Could you just buy aftermarket shocks and do away with these spacers?

 

[Badmunky]

Yes you can as long as you don't have the air ride system, or the Auto leveling shocks. (Nivomat)

 

[Blackmamba]

Alright, I have a 2010 hoe LT. I am looking to give it just enough room for a 275/60r20 Nitto Terra Grappler. I have purchased the bilstien 5100 shock that adjust to 1.75 inches of lift, but my plan was to keep the shock at stock length and just buy a leveling kit from CCM Offroad. Does anyone have any insight? i went with new shocks since I am almost at 60k and the roads in NJ have absolutely ruined my shocks and I got them at a killer price.

-David


2010 Hoe LT. 20x9 granite alloy with 275/55r20 Khumo road venture.HID Lows/fogs.LED daytime light. LED interior. LED plate light. 5% tint. Rhino brushgaurd. Flowmaster 40 series. K&N Intake. De-badged flex fuel sign. Black bows. Rear fascia.

In-progress Mods. 2.5F/1R lift. heated seats. Pioneer Double Din. 33"x11" Nitto Terra Grappler.

 

[Zed 71]

That should fit with a potential for some minor trimming. I have 285/65/18 and had to trim ~2 inches off the front valence. However the Z71 has a little less wheel clearance.

 

[Blackmamba]

Yeah, i went with a 3inch front with 1.5 rear. i am going to put on the bilstien shocks, but keep them at stock height. i don't want to deal with any rubbing at all . I just want to ride higher up and not get stuck in the snow out here.

 

[Zed 71]

Watch your CV and driveline angles if you are using just a spacer lift. IMO 3" would be the max without a diff drop and cross-members.

 

[jhartseil01224]

This sounds like the battle im having right now too, only drawback is my denali has the damn autoride shocks so those gotta go!