Mine is '14 plain Tahoe LS with ZW7, which implies Nivomat rear shocks. It feels like it can use a set of shocks and struts. It is recommended everywhere to replace both shocks and springs in the rear if going with non-self-leveling shocks, as Nivomats have load-bearing ability. If one replaces just the shocks, the rear will drop.
That's what is interesting. The rear is quite a bit higher then the front in stock configuration. So if it drops a couple of inches, that would be beneficial from the vanity standpoint.
But what about the performance? Will the now- compressed springs act differently? The truck rides much better when loaded now as is, so maybe this will be beneficial as well?
I'm not planning to tow anything, and I had the truck fairly loaded only once in four years of ownership.
I was thinking between Bilstein (not sure which series yet) and Gabriel (implied self-adjusting to the road conditions). Looking for the most comfortable ride possible.
Will this work and what's your recommendation? I know that Bilsteins are very popular here, but... Am I reading too much into Gabriel 's claims?
That's what is interesting. The rear is quite a bit higher then the front in stock configuration. So if it drops a couple of inches, that would be beneficial from the vanity standpoint.
But what about the performance? Will the now- compressed springs act differently? The truck rides much better when loaded now as is, so maybe this will be beneficial as well?
I'm not planning to tow anything, and I had the truck fairly loaded only once in four years of ownership.
I was thinking between Bilstein (not sure which series yet) and Gabriel (implied self-adjusting to the road conditions). Looking for the most comfortable ride possible.
Will this work and what's your recommendation? I know that Bilsteins are very popular here, but... Am I reading too much into Gabriel 's claims?
