Imput on 1st time level attempt

CleverNDGuy · Jun 27, 2017

Hello everybody. 1 wk Newbie creeping finally signed up.
Grabbed a 01'XL 4x4 while stationed in the Bakken oilfields over 2 yrs ago. Had engine transmission, body and exhaust worked on and then darted to NE back to work and it's been in storage since.
Going home in a month and goal is suspension/level

Please chime in on my install list everything in a couple days
Just want to make sure parts are correct & I'm not overkill on the springs and shocks with keys & 2"spring spacers for desired 3" level.

Wheels next go around.
Appreciate any opinions, recommendations.

WnP 1" - 3" torsion keys
2" spring spacers

2-rear Bilstein (24-185783) 5100 Series

1set Moog 81069 Coil Spring

2 front Bilstein (24-186643) 5100 Series

Martinjmpr · Jun 27, 2017

Those Bilstein numbers look right to me. Is the 81069 the Z71 spring? If so you may find you don't need spacers, I didn't.

Might want to consider extended front sway bar links. I got mine from Moog, I think they were $10 a side and much easier to adjust than the crappy factory ones.

CleverNDGuy · Jun 28, 2017

According to my research here on the forum yes Z71 Springs. Specs and comments say you get 1.5" lift from those springs.
So what was your gain above stock height from Z71 Springs??
So I was hoping 2" spring spacers would nail 3" desired height after settle. Dually noted on the Moog sway bar links.no pun intended Hahaa

CleverNDGuy · Jun 28, 2017

Martinjmpr said:
Those Bilstein numbers look right to me. Is the 81069 the Z71 spring? If so you may find you don't need spacers, I didn't.

Might want to consider extended front sway bar links. I got mine from Moog, I think they were $10 a side and much easier to adjust than the crappy factory ones.

Which one is the extended sway link? . I see 3 options.

MOOG-K700539

MOOG-K80631

MOOG-K700539

Martinjmpr · Jun 29, 2017

K80631 were the ones I got. Others might be for rear sway bar? Not sure. I only did the fronts.

CleverNDGuy · Jul 24, 2017

Delayed response on my part .thanks for the reply and help everyone!

CleverNDGuy · Sep 22, 2017

I stuck to the plan discussed above and everything worked out fine. I'm very impressed with bilsteins the ride is phenomenal. Next on the list is sounds then

rims and tires early spring. Stock on Firestone will due until then.
Thanks for the advise!!!

Chubbs · Sep 25, 2017

You really got her up there. The clearance looks sweet. Sucka's gonna be tite on sum rims and aggressive tread. 175/185s on 20s is the way to go on your setup.

I have really come to like the look of the naked bull bar on the NBS yukon. Just please don't put any lights on it. Looks perfect from the front.

TM98 · Oct 20, 2017

What’s your measurements to the wheel openings from the ground?

CamReynolds · Oct 22, 2017

CleverNDGuy said:
I stuck to the plan discussed above and everything worked out fine. I'm very impressed with bilsteins the ride is phenomenal. Next on the list is sounds then View attachment 183506 View attachment 183507 View attachment 183508 rims and tires early spring. Stock on Firestone will due until then.
Thanks for the advise!!!

what did you use to paint the front end?

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