Need help lifting my 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

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Look into lift spindles and maybe a body lift over leveling keys. You will have a much better ride!
 

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Thank you but i think i'm gonna go with the 5" Premium Lift System. Which is basically just a 2 inch leveling kit and a 3 inch body lift kit. I'm kind of new to all the lifts and everything. so thank you all for all the help! And what kind of shocks should i use though? I'm assuming that the body lift doesn't increase the size/ type of shock i have to get?
Everyone around here myself included are Bilstein fans. When I went down to the shop, the dudes workin on my Hoe said they were glad I got the Bilsteins cause their the best you can buy. They said the only others they would recommend were KYB, but they said that all in all, Bilsteins have better, straighter welds and their the best. I wouldn't have known any better, but everyone on this forum says Bilsteins are the best so I'm glad I went with that advice.

The ride is far better than factory. Even with cranked (not all the way) keys.

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Look into lift spindles and maybe a body lift over leveling keys. You will have a much better ride!


Alright I'll have to look into that thank you.


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Everyone around here myself included are Bilstein fans. When I went down to the shop, the dudes workin on my Hoe said they were glad I got the Bilsteins cause their the best you can buy. They said the only others they would recommend were KYB, but they said that all in all, Bilsteins have better, straighter welds and their the best. I wouldn't have known any better, but everyone on this forum says Bilsteins are the best so I'm glad I went with that advice.

The ride is far better than factory. Even with cranked (not all the way) keys.

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Alright I'll have to look into those. I'm probably gonna get those then just because everyone says that they are the best


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Go with new coils, spacers, shocks, and keys. My 33" MTs clear with no rubbing other than if I have the wheels turned all the way and I'm backing up.

I've got 3" spindles and 2"-2.5" spacers in the rear with Z71 coils. I don't have any problems other than the one owl listed when backing up. I'm ready to do a 3" BL real soon too.
 
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So I've taken in what y'all have said and I've decided to go with a body lift, keys, spacers, and bilsteins. I just need help now finding what y'all recommend?


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So I've taken in what y'all have said and I've decided to go with a body lift, keys, spacers, and bilsteins. I just need help now finding what y'all recommend?


Here is what you need...

Front shocks: Bilstein (24-186643) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYNJAVW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_m-R-ub1HW0M01

Rear shocks: Bilstein (24-185783) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU66FO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_baS-ub104YG2C

Coils: Moog 81069 Suspension Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00498ZR7A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YaS-ub1K4D3TH

Keys: 1" - 3" Torsion Bar Lift Keys Chevy Half Ton 6 Lug 4x4 Trucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN1PXI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QbS-ub103YDWK

Spacers: 1.5" Lift Rear Axle Coil Spring Spacers Tahoe Yukon Suburban https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN3BEY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_LcS-ub0YPNVHA

As far as your BL, I have no experience or recommendations for that.
 
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So I've taken in what y'all have said and I've decided to go with a body lift, keys, spacers, and bilsteins. I just need help now finding what y'all recommend?





Here is what you need...



Front shocks: Bilstein (24-186643) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYNJAVW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_m-R-ub1HW0M01



Rear shocks: Bilstein (24-185783) 5100 Series Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FU66FO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_baS-ub104YG2C



Coils: Moog 81069 Suspension Coil Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00498ZR7A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YaS-ub1K4D3TH



Keys: 1" - 3" Torsion Bar Lift Keys Chevy Half Ton 6 Lug 4x4 Trucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN1PXI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QbS-ub103YDWK



Spacers: 1.5" Lift Rear Axle Coil Spring Spacers Tahoe Yukon Suburban https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEN3BEY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_LcS-ub0YPNVHA



As far as your BL, I have no experience or recommendations for that.


Thanks and how much lift would I get out of this setup?


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How much clearance do you have in your garage?


Not even enough for a 1 inch lift haha so I've just decided to have it outside sadly. I'm gonna try to put something over it when it snows and rains


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Thanks and how much lift would I get out of this setup?


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Not even enough for a 1 inch lift haha so I've just decided to have it outside sadly. I'm gonna try to put something over it when it snows and rains


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Between 2.5" - 3"

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Oh that's cool. And that's exactly what I want because I'm also doing a 3 inch body lift so I would have 5.5 - 6 inch lift. Thanks y'all. I'll be ordering my stuff soon!


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