Lift or level kit

[02_Tahoe]

I want to lift my Tahoe about 2 inches but I'd like to spend under 1000 for it, if that's not possible does anyone know any good leveling kits

 

[01Konvict]

ebay dude, any generic lift keys/spacers work fine

 

[ATIII]

ebay dude, any generic lift keys/spacers work fine

What he said, I went with Z71 springs and 2" spacers. Also do Bilsteins all the way around. All of it Do-able for $500-$600.

 

[02_Tahoe]

What he said, I went with Z71 springs and 2" spacers. Also do Bilsteins all the way around. All of it Do-able for $500-$600.

If I put the torsion bar keys on the front can I also add a spacer for a few extra inches or is it only the keys and also are you able to stack 2 spacers on top of each other to add more height?

 

[Oshkosh]

Suspension keys,shocks ,shim your jounce bumpers in the front.
Moog Z71 coil springs, shocks and whatever size spacers you need for the look your going for..
Amazon has some really good prices on the rear lift items (Moog, Bilstein )...
I just did the front on my yukon xl ,keys, jounce bumpers, bilstein 5100's working up parts list for rear now...

 

[deerhunter1970]

Suspension keys,shocks ,shim your jounce bumpers in the front.
Moog Z71 coil springs, shocks and whatever size spacers you need for the look your going for..
Amazon has some really good prices on the rear lift items (Moog, Bilstein )...
I just did the front on my yukon xl ,keys, jounce bumpers, bilstein 5100's working up parts list for rear now...

Curious - what jounce bumpers did you use?

 

[Oshkosh]

I used the z71 jounce bumpers and am mounting these on the lower control arms to compensate for the lift.

Energy Suspension 9.9117G Universal Bump Stop Black Flat Head Style Polyurethane.

 

[ATIII]

I used the z71 jounce bumpers and am mounting these on the lower control arms to compensate for the lift.View attachment 62775
Energy Suspension 9.9117G Universal Bump Stop Black Flat Head Style Polyurethane.

Pics?

 

[Oshkosh]

http://www.dormanproducts.com/itemdetail.aspx?ProductID=77911&SEName=523-089

I'll take a couple photos next time I'm under the xl.
Won't be long, taking out air ride and replacing with z71 coils,5100's,3/4" spacers within the week..

 

[Oshkosh]

Photo of how I shimmed my jounce bumpers with leveling keys.
I have 8" between the top of the tire and wheelwell (265/75/16's)..with plenty of adjustment left in the keys.

 

[ATIII]

So, I'm taking that the LCA is supposed to be in constant contact with those stops? I thought they wereonly there to basically stop travel but didn't matter that the never touch on my truck. Someone explain pls, and if them being in constant contact would give a softer or firmer ride. I'm pretty new to all this suspension stuff, but do know my way around the shop as I've done ALL of my work myself except for the knock sensors.

 

[Oshkosh]

Yes the lower control arms are supposed to be in contact with the jounce bumpers, they are "not" bump stops , they work in conjunction with the torsion bars..
Mine had been missing and I went threw 2 sets of end links on my front sway bar, finally I researched the suspension design and realized they needed to be there to operate as designed....

 

[ATIII]

Photo of how I shimmed my jounce bumpers with leveling keys.


View attachment 62792

How did you mount the shims? Drill the LCA or glue 'em?

 

[Oshkosh]

I drilled the holes, there is plenty of good access from below...

 

[adriferru17]

This is the route i plan on going with it as well. 3 in front keys and 2in spacers. how much more did the z71 springs give you?

 

[ATIII]

This is the route i plan on going with it as well. 3 in front keys and 2in spacers. how much more did the z71 springs give you?

I have 2" spacers, Moog Z71 springs and extended shocks so I didn't need extenders. I'm at 40.5" rear fender to ground. I believe the z71 springs are 3/4" to 1" longer than the stock setup.


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[adriferru17]

I have 2" spacers, Moog Z71 springs and extended shocks so I didn't need extenders. I'm at 40.5" rear fender to ground. I believe the z71 springs are 3/4" to 1" longer than the stock setup.


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I like the way it sits in your sig pic. I think that is the set up i am going with. i am glad you mentioned extended shocks because i didnt think of it,

thanks!

 

[ATIII]

I like the way it sits in your sig pic. I think that is the set up i am going with. i am glad you mentioned extended shocks because i didnt think of it,

thanks!

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[Jetfumes]

Wondering if the jounce bumpers you have will work with a 2000 yukon XL?

 

[Oshkosh]

The ones I have in the photo are in a 2000 yukon xl.
If your xl is stock (non lifted keys) I would order the stock ones or have your torsion bar keys turned up a bit...