OEM z71 shock specs?

[ironhead]

does anyone know the OEM collapsed and extended shock lengths for an 03 z71 tahoe?

looking at throwing fox shocks on it, but they say its for all models and is for 0"-1" lift. and i've read that the z71 package rides 1.5"-2" taller than other tahoes, at least in the rear.

fox shocks in question are

fronts 985-02-009 2.0 Performance Series IFP
rear 980-24-660 2.0 Performance Series IFP

 

[BlkYukon]

Remember that the Z71 package uses a completely different setup than the other trucks. You either get the NIVOMAT shocks or the auto-leveling with air setups. So the springs are different as well, not just the shocks.

Really doubt they ride 2" higher (if anything over 0.5" or so) than the other trucks. But again the height of the other trucks depends on the load.

 

[ironhead]

I know i dont have the auto-leveling setup as i'm planning to add air bags inside the coils and have crawled under to verify a few things. it sure looks like just shocks and springs in a standard 5 link setup

thanks for the info on the .5" height difference, I know those numbers get exaggerated sometimes

edit: found a VIN decoder and found this


Suspension Package, Off-Road-inc: 1.81" (46 mm) gas shocks, off-road jounce bumpers, (NZZ) Skid Plate Package, (K47) Air cleaner, high capacity & Z71 badge
Suspension, front, independent torsion bar, & stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear, multi-link w/coil springs

looks like mine doesnt have autoride(z55), self leveling nivomat(G65), or premium smooth ride (ZW7)

 

[ironhead]

bump

anyone replace shocks on a z71 tahoe that didnt have ride control?