Which Leveling Kit or Bilstein ???

[GA/TN2076]

Hey I'm new to the forum, I have 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD. I'm looking to put larger tires on it, either (305-55-20, 295-55-20, 275-60-20) I have the stock 20x9 wheels. The guys at the 4WP store told me that I could level the truck using the Bilstein 5100 shocks and struts (but he said in order to get a 33" tire i really needed to get a 4" suspension lift). I've looked at some of the posts on here and it seems a lot of y'all either have the CCM 2.5"front / 1" rear, or the rough country 2" leveling kit). If anyone can please give me their opinion on what has worked on their trucks (ride quality, trimming, tire size, etc.....) I'd really appreciate the help.

 

[01Konvict]

5100s have adjustable spring setting locations that can level the front. I would do the 2.5/1 kit then add 5100 for comfort if you want them. Or could get 5100s to level the front and add a 1 rear spacer. 275/60R20 will lead with this level kit. 295/55 and 305/55 will most likely rub and need trimming. I wouldn't go bigger than 295 on the stock rims.

 

[GA/TN2076]

Thank Konvict, do you happen to know if I end up doing the CCM 2.5" F / 1" R, if I need to get a longer shock on the rear to accommodate the rear coil spacer or are the Bilstein rear shocks adjustable as well?

 

[01Konvict]

The rears will need longer shocks or shock extenders. The Bilsteins are not adjustable in the rear and will need to order the 1" longer version, these are usually shown as options when looking for shocks.

 

[GA/TN2076]

Finally got the leveling kit put on, went with the Firestone Dueler 275-60-20, doesn't rub but looks great.

 

[YukonAZ]

Finally got the leveling kit put on, went with the Firestone Dueler 275-60-20, doesn't rub but looks great.

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[JT 07LTZ]

Thank Konvict, do you happen to know if I end up doing the CCM 2.5" F / 1" R, if I need to get a longer shock on the rear to accommodate the rear coil spacer or are the Bilstein rear shocks adjustable as well?

So with the CCM kit I need to buy new shocks? The rear shocks need to be 1" longer after I put the spacer in? I have the stock Air ride/self-leveling right now but i'm hearing the compressor run more often and the ride sucks.