Rough Country

[01 Z71]

I am getting ready to buy a 2" lift and leveling kit for my 01 z71 I want to know if anyone has a 2" lift and what tires you guys put on it because I saw the biggest I can go is 285/75R16

 

[BigDaddy13440]

E-bay keys and rear coil spacers, longer rear sway bar links, longer shocks, both front and rear (or spacers if your existing shocks are like new). That's it, end of discussion. You don't need a "kit" from Supreme Suspensions or any other company offering everything, UNLESS their kit is roughly the same price as piecing things together.

As far as tires, it all depends on your wheels. Stock wheels, 285's may rub on the sway bar in the front, or the frame in the rear (of the front wheelwell). If you have offset wheels (or run spacers), you may rub the edge of the bumper, or the rear of the fenderwell - either is an easy fix, with a sawzall and a 5 lb hammer (search for mini NorCal mod on YouTube).

I've had 285/75/16's (on 16x8 wheels, 1 1/4" more offset than stock) on my Yukon XL with nothing other than turning the factory arms, and no rub. I've heard of guys running 305/70/16's, and even 33x12.50's - they undoubtedly scrub a bit, unless they are up over 3" for a crank.

I did run some 315/75/16's on my older Suburban (with 3" front and rear) for about a week, but I did a NorCal mod on that, and I still couldn't turn lock-to-lock, much less during full suspension flex.

 

[CamReynolds]

I am getting ready to buy a 2" lift and leveling kit for my 01 z71 I want to know if anyone has a 2" lift and what tires you guys put on it because I saw the biggest I can go is 285/75R16

i have rough country torsion keys and its a cheap way to get level, but it will not add much ride height like a full leveling kit would do.

 

[01 Z71]

i have rough country torsion keys and its a cheap way to get level, but it will not add much ride height like a full leveling kit would do.

Do you think the 2" lift would make a difference I want it to have a rugged look

 

[01 Z71]

E-bay keys and rear coil spacers, longer rear sway bar links, longer shocks, both front and rear (or spacers if your existing shocks are like new). That's it, end of discussion. You don't need a "kit" from Supreme Suspensions or any other company offering everything, UNLESS their kit is roughly the same price as piecing things together.

As far as tires, it all depends on your wheels. Stock wheels, 285's may rub on the sway bar in the front, or the frame in the rear (of the front wheelwell). If you have offset wheels (or run spacers), you may rub the edge of the bumper, or the rear of the fenderwell - either is an easy fix, with a sawzall and a 5 lb hammer (search for mini NorCal mod on YouTube).

I've had 285/75/16's (on 16x8 wheels, 1 1/4" more offset than stock) on my Yukon XL with nothing other than turning the factory arms, and no rub. I've heard of guys running 305/70/16's, and even 33x12.50's - they undoubtedly scrub a bit, unless they are up over 3" for a crank.

I did run some 315/75/16's on my older Suburban (with 3" front and rear) for about a week, but I did a NorCal mod on that, and I still couldn't turn lock-to-lock, much less during full suspension flex.

Do you have links? I'm trying to order shit by tonight I couldn't find anything compatible too the z71

 

[Holgrinator]

Here's everything you need... and you'll need 11.5 inch rear sway bar links.

 

[CamReynolds]

Do you think the 2" lift would make a difference I want it to have a rugged look

i can tell that its a little taller. if i could do it again i would go with the full kit that rough country sells for 260$. it comes with keys, shocks, and lift blocks. this will level you out and give it some lift. it will look more rugged than just using keys bc it lifts it more. take off running boards to make it look more rugged too

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Here's everything you need... and you'll need 11.5 inch rear sway bar links.

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Doesn't need the coils, he already has the Z71 package.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Rough-C...ngler-07-17-/282541838519?hash=item41c8ce50b7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-F...ustable-4x4-/262412038047?hash=item3d18f9ef9f - I used the Ford indexed keys, I got the same amount of lift without threading the bolts all the way in.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Shock-...c-2000-2006-/331745063033?hash=item4d3d8bf079 - I didn't go with the Bilstein shocks, I ordered KYB's from RockAuto. Stock length in the rear (reason for needing the extenders), 2-5" lifted shocks in the front.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-SUV-GM...-2-Lift-Kit-/172068171546?hash=item28100fef1a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/gm-chevy-to...hash=item2cc15a2a1d&item=192222472733&vxp=mtr - DO NOT try to unload the keys by using a c-clamp, it will most likely slip off. This tool is designed for removing them.

 

[CamReynolds]

Doesn't need the coils, he already has the Z71 package.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Rough-C...ngler-07-17-/282541838519?hash=item41c8ce50b7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-F...ustable-4x4-/262412038047?hash=item3d18f9ef9f - I used the Ford indexed keys, I got the same amount of lift without threading the bolts all the way in.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Shock-...c-2000-2006-/331745063033?hash=item4d3d8bf079 - I didn't go with the Bilstein shocks, I ordered KYB's from RockAuto. Stock length in the rear (reason for needing the extenders), 2-5" lifted shocks in the front.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-SUV-GM...-2-Lift-Kit-/172068171546?hash=item28100fef1a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/gm-chevy-to...hash=item2cc15a2a1d&item=192222472733&vxp=mtr - DO NOT try to unload the keys by using a c-clamp, it will most likely slip off. This tool is designed for removing them.

yeah buying this stuff lifts it more where keys mainly level it

 

[CamReynolds]

i can tell that its a little taller. if i could do it again i would go with the full kit that rough country sells for 260$. it comes with keys, shocks, and lift blocks. this will level you out and give it some lift. it will look more rugged than just using keys bc it lifts it more. take off running boards to make it look more rugged too