Looking to level my Tahoe with Autoride

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You should be able to get a 1/2” lift just by shortening the ride height sensor links by about 1/4”. That will trick the computer into thinking the truck has a bunch of weight on the back and it will add air to correct the squat. Be sure to check to be sure you’re still in the center-ish of the shock travel but it should be fine as long as you don’t go more than 1/2”.
 
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You should be able to get a 1/2” lift just by shortening the ride height sensor links by about 1/4”. That will trick the computer into thinking the truck has a bunch of weight on the back and it will add air to correct the squat. Be sure to check to be sure you’re still in the center-ish of the shock travel but it should be fine as long as you don’t go more than 1/2”.
Won't that make the rear stiffer though?
 

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Won't that make the rear stiffer though?
No, you shouldn’t notice anything. It doesn’t change damper rates afaik. It’s so easy to try, it’s ridiculous. Measure the old ones and make a set of shorter ones using a new set or there’s adjustable aftermarket ones available, here’s an Amazon link. They have plastic ball sockets on the ends, they just pop off and on. Dorman makes aftermarket ones that are stock replacements you could probably modify. Amazon https://a.co/d/2pXuUGN
 
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No, you shouldn’t notice anything. It doesn’t change damper rates afaik. It’s so easy to try, it’s ridiculous. Measure the old ones and make a set of shorter ones using a new set or there’s adjustable aftermarket ones available, here’s an Amazon link. They have plastic ball sockets on the ends, they just pop off and on. Dorman makes aftermarket ones that are stock replacements you could probably modify. Amazon https://a.co/d/2pXuUGN
Oh dang, that's awesome. I'll definitely give these a shot. Nothing to lose I guess
 
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No, you shouldn’t notice anything. It doesn’t change damper rates afaik. It’s so easy to try, it’s ridiculous. Measure the old ones and make a set of shorter ones using a new set or there’s adjustable aftermarket ones available, here’s an Amazon link. They have plastic ball sockets on the ends, they just pop off and on. Dorman makes aftermarket ones that are stock replacements you could probably modify. Amazon https://a.co/d/2pXuUGN
Curious, these say 07-14. Mine is a 15. Is there that much of a different?
 

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I’m not one to ask on that- 02-14 is all the same I know. Others here will answer that question.
 

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There is a reason that they state that. If you screw with ride height on autoride you are screwing with the alignment front and rear. If you have to do it, then go to a professional shop and specifically ask if they have addressed that before. If they have, then pull everythiing off, replace with new shocks, and get an alignment front and rear, assuming you have independent rear. Why you want to get rid of autoride is beyond me. Your ride will degrade noticably. Your truck will start riding like a truck.
 
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There is a reason that they state that. If you screw with ride height on autoride you are screwing with the alignment front and rear. If you have to do it, then go to a professional shop and specifically ask if they have addressed that before. If they have, then pull everythiing off, replace with new shocks, and get an alignment front and rear, assuming you have independent rear. Why you want to get rid of autoride is beyond me. Your ride will degrade noticably. Your truck will start riding like a truck.
Yeah, I feel like you didn't read the thread. I do not want to get rid of auto ride..
 

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Hey all,

A while back I replaced my front struts with some Rancho ones. (They were a better deal at the time, and stated they leveled the front and the ride stiffness is adjustable).

Well since installing then my truck has a bit of a rake. I am not sure if the rear is just sagging a little since those springs are still the original, or if the front struts actually lifted the truck higher then it stated it would.

I was looking at throwing some leveling blocks on the rear to level the back

I was looking at these. https://www.americantrucks.com/moto...ppc&T5_Var2=shopping&T5_Var3=red&gad_source=1

But they stat not for Autoride. Is lifting the rear with air ride going to damage or hurt it? Is there another option to level the rear with air ride?
Like some suggested, you can get an all thread cut to length or the adjustable bar. When I did a baby lift on my 16 suburban, Maxx suspension sent a piece of metal bracket that moved the stock sensor bar up with shock extensions. Magnetic/autoride still functioning, rides like factory.
 

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