Need lifting suggestions

[Cartwright]

That would have more of nose down stance if you went that high in the back right? I cant even remember how level mine is sitting stock. Been out of town since i bought it. The Z71's sit the same as the standard tahoes correct?

No you would lift up the front 1.5-2" and then lift the whole body up 2-3", So the front might be a tad higher thn the back. You wouldnt be touching the back suspesnion at all. I dont know if they are the same. I havent really looked at the two next to eachother.

 

[KSwizzy]

Gotcha. I overlooked the BL.

From things i read. Body lifts aren't said to be the safest way to do it. At least thats what read. It would seem like a coil spacer plus maybe a shock is the best bet. Do you know what the max is you can go safely on a coil spacer?

 

[Cartwright]

Nothign wrong with a Body Lift. Ive had mine on for 3 years and have beat the piss out of the truck. Ive never had a problem with or or known anyone that has had a problem with one. There is alot of people that hate on them for no reason.

I know alot of people that run a 2.5".

 

[KSwizzy]

is there anything visually different from a coil or shock lift against a body lift?

 

[Zed 71]

So from what i understand something like the truxx 2.5" front, 1.25" rear lift would work well for me. then possibly picking up a set of shocks for some additional height if i wanted.

Adding shocks alone will not change the height of the vehicle. There isn't a "shock lift", not sure what you mean.

As far as difference in looks between the coil spacer and BL:
- For the coil spacer, the only appearance change would be the increased height and room in the wheel well.
- The BL will have a gap between the body and ladder frame. So depending on the BL and truck use you may need to reposition the side step bars, reposition the hitch, and/or need gap guards to hide the gaps in the wheel wells and between the body and frame. No real increase in clearance except for increased tire diameter.

I have had experience with small body lifts and have had no problems, but I prefer using level kits or if I needed more clearance get a proper lift kit.

 

[KSwizzy]

Can you give me a part number on a 2.5" - 1.5" leveling kit just so I don't order the wrong thing. I believe there were 2 different ones for a tahoe on truxx site. Is there anything better, or priced better?

The lift shocks I was referring to was what nnaboy said about about adding a 1" lift shock. Not sure if I misunderstood or not.

 

[GMz71]

bilstein makes a shock that is adjustable for some lift. I think the front is 1.75" (but ive read that people have seen 2.5") and the rear can to go 1".

here:
http://www.digitalperformance.com/bilstein/offroad_5100pre.php

Go look on ebay, theres a company called CCM. No need to spend $200+ on the kit from truxx. I think you can get front and rear spacer off ebay for a little over $120.

 

[InTruckDesign]

Here is all you will need...I use CCM leveling kits exclusively on my clients vehicles and have had zero issues...they are top quality at a fair price.

http://www.ccmoffroad.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=38

 

[KSwizzy]

I ordered the CCM 2.5" lift. Should have it on this week. I'm still looking for wheels. Believe im gonna go with 18's. Can i fit bigger than 33's under that without having to tirm medal?

Also can anyone tell me what backspacing an such would look an work best on the wheels?

 

[Zed 71]

Awesome, post some pics when done! Yeah, to fit anything bigger than 33s some trimming will be needed.

Since everyone is showing there level kit, here is a picture of my Z71. I need new tires soon...