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So I've got the air ride, want to get rid of it, keep stock height. Want similar ride though.

So are the edelbrock or belltech the better package for smooth ride,/body roll at stock height.

I'm replacing front and rear?
 
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do all the belltech change the ride height. not looking to modify, jus replace without dropping 1k for some shocks and a pump
 

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No, you can get belltech street performance shocks for stock height.
 
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:favorites37:thanks

---------- Post added at 09:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 PM ----------

i think the street techs have a drop too
 

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Went with the Rancho 9000's adjustable

Took about 4hrs and a few tools and a heavy jack, didn't even have to take the wheels off

Setting 4 in the front, and 2 in the rear

Nice shocks, a tad costly , before the rebate
 

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do all the belltech change the ride height. not looking to modify, jus replace without dropping 1k for some shocks and a pump


you can just do the shocks wont change ride height but ride quality is bettter.
 
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the belltech street performance shock is the one your talking about?
 

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yesh front/rear are 225 shipped
 

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Rancho RS9000XL's

I finally junked the Autoride system on my 2001 Tahoe . Installed the Ranchos yesterday.

Fronts are RS999265 and Rears are RS999262.

I'm running 22 inch MB's and they are heavy. I set the fronts at setting 8 of 9 and left the rears at 5. So far I think the ride is ok. I'll post again after I put a few more miles on.

I got the shocks from Rockauto and they are still over $100 each. Rancho had a $100 debit card rebate on Rancho RS9000XL's thru June 30th however...
 

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Update

I just wanted to post a follow-up to my earlier message.

The RS9000 shocks did make a difference. The ride is better and so is the handling.

My winter wheel/tires are 18 inch Escalade wheels with Bridgestone Duelers. Now, with the Ranchos, the truck rides better even with the heavier MB KL-77/Yokohama combo.

I have drop spindles and Beltech rear shock extenders, so the shock length is essentially stock.

I am happy to be rid of that Autoride junk. :beer:
 

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