3” Lift opinions

[iras1976]

So basically this bilstein with a 1.5” spacer top mount? This was the bilstien listed for the 2017 Tahoe. 0 to 1.6” lift.

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The bilstein 5100 front strut gives you up to 1.6" lift
The rear doesn't give you a lift , just an extra 1" of piston travel which will be good if you lift the rear.

I had trouble with the front bilsteins , it requires that you use the OEM spring seat , and mine was welded on and I couldn't remove it , which is why I recommended the rancho rs7000mt. The rancho also gives you 2" lift and it comes with the spring seat so you wont have the same issue I had .

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[DWSmoot]

I have noticed you can buy rear shock extenders from Readylift to accommodate the 1-1.5” in rear. I also have the max to package so not sure that is an issue in rear?

 

[iras1976]

I have noticed you can buy rear shock extenders from Readylift to accommodate the 1-1.5” in rear. I also have the max to package so not sure that is an issue in rear?

Better off changing the whole shock . Those Bilsteins are better than oem , and are Like $75 each free shipping , itll be a performance upgrade for $150 .

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[DWSmoot]

So these parts look right?

 

[iras1976]

So these parts look right?

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Yup , looks good . If you're going for the 3" lift then you should get the 1" front spacer and a 2" rear spacer .
A 1.5 rear spacer will have you perfectly level, but I'd personally go for the 2" which will give you an ever so slight half inch of rake which is the best thing , especially if you plan on driving with a little bit of load from time to time .

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[iras1976]

Yup , looks good . If you're going for the 3" lift then you should get the 1" front spacer and a 2" rear spacer .
A 1.5 rear spacer will have you perfectly level, but I'd personally go for the 2" which will give you an ever so slight half inch of rake which is the best thing , especially if you plan on driving with a little bit of load from time to time .

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Supreme may only have 1.5" as the lowest in the front , if not then check suspension maxx , doesn't matter which brand as long as its metal/aluminum, but this is what it looks like . Even walmart has it on their site .


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[DWSmoot]

Really appreciate all the help iras1976! Need to do some more research on the rear set up. I currently have the rear leveling shocks that came with the max towing package. Would like to maintain that function by just adding a rear block, but not sure that’s possible.

Anyome know if any other mods have to be done on rear if adding a taller rear block wirh auto leveling?