Currently slammed, need info on moving to a lift kit

[Bomba02]

Currently I'm 5/6. BT spindles, djm lca, bilstien shocks, stock keys. Rear is tony springs, helper bags, BT ST Shocks, sphon adjustable pan hard, djm sway bar kit. Love the look but now that I have picked up a 92 dropped c1500 project race truck I'm looking for a better ride quality then lowered. I live in mass and roads SUCK. So I was thinking 2-3 lift keys 1.5-2 rear spacer z71 springs. Shocks?

I was eyeing the rough country kit for 260 comes with shocks to and then all I would need is rear coils. Any input on how the kit is with there shocks. Or different set up?

I have all stock parts beside shocks and rear springs. Been looking for correct part number for z71 springs.

Also interested In more info on a 1.5 inch body lift?

I've spent hours on google and reading pages of Tyf threads. So any help Or info would be great guys. Thanks in advanced.

Btw I have a 2002 Yukon Denali. My lowering parts will be up for sale or trade once I get a game plan in order.

Thanks Billy.

 

[liftedtahoe]

What kinda info you looking for buddy?

 

[liftedtahoe]

Moog 81069 Suspension Coil Spring

There is the part number in moog for coils equivalent to the z71 coil, get you some
3" lift keys with shock extenders
1.5" coil spring spacers for out back
Crank the front keys to level to the back, maybe just a little higher, an it will ride good, both my hoes ride great!

 

[Bomba02]

Thanks for the info @liftedtahoe.

I have all stock parts beside shocks/rear springs. So I figured I'd get shocks for being a little lifted and not have to run shock extension. That's why the rough country caught my eye with shocks. Just wondering how people like the ride with the shocks and if it's worth the money.

I saw 3 inch keys, 1.5 spacer shock extenders for like 125 shipped.

Thanks for the part # on rear springs.

What size tire do you run? Seems like this lift is good for 33's.

Thanks Billy.

 

[liftedtahoe]

Thanks for the info @liftedtahoe.

I have all stock parts beside shocks/rear springs. So I figured I'd get shocks for being a little lifted and not have to run shock extension. That's why the rough country caught my eye with shocks. Just wondering how people like the ride with the shocks and if it's worth the money.

I saw 3 inch keys, 1.5 spacer shock extenders for like 125 shipped.

Thanks for the part # on rear springs.

What size tire do you run? Seems like this lift is good for 33's.

Thanks Billy.

I actually have 3" keys 2" spacers and a 3" body on 35s, but 33s are perfect for the setup your going to run, I actually bought all my stuff seperate, 3" keys and shock extenders up front for 60$ shipped and 2" spacers were 40$ shipped on ebay! I actually just got this setup for now, but before long I'm getting a 12" full throttle lift!

 

[liftedtahoe]

Here is mine currently...

 

[Bomba02]

Ride looks sick.

What was involved with the body lift how much stuff needed to be modified or lengthened to work.

I'm awd so I don't think I can go with a crazy suspension lift due to drivetrain. I was considering a 1.5 inch body lift to. Interested to see how involved the 3 inch is.

Thanks Billy

 

[liftedtahoe]

Ride looks sick.

What was involved with the body lift how much stuff needed to be modified or lengthened to work.

I'm awd so I don't think I can go with a crazy suspension lift due to drivetrain. I was considering a 1.5 inch body lift to.

Ride looks sick.

What was involved with the body lift how much stuff needed to be modified or lengthened to work.

I'm awd so I don't think I can go with a crazy suspension lift due to drivetrain. I was considering a 1.5 inch body lift to. Interested to see how involved the 3 inch is.

Thanks Billy

Thanks bro, let's see nothing was really extended except for my gas filler neck, of course the ground wires had to be extended but it came with metal brackets that extended those, everything has brackets so no cutting an extending that way, came with everything I needed bumper brackets and all!

 

[Countryboy07]

Body lift on an SUV is pretty involved, but if you can loosen some bolts, jack the body up and put the spacers in, you can do it. Can be very time consuming if you live in the rust belt. 1.5" body lift with keys and spacers will look very good with a set of 33's.

 

[BeenChevy]

Looking the past couple to seek out the better of the 6" suspension kit's. Anyone recommend one over the other? Leveled stiff running 33's & BS 5100's + 2nd set of poorly angled CV's.

 

[01Konvict]

Looks good as it and why 2nd set of CVs? Need more pics of front end to see why they broke. As far as best kits I would go pro-comp or mcgaughys unless you want to buy the bulletproof then special order some pro comp parts.

 

[BeenChevy]

Thanks. Look at these angles - you can see the drivers side lower boot is already starting to ooze (clamp is still there despite the photo angle). The previous boots tore up at the axle stubs.

Previous Boots:

After looking at the Pro-c's, Gauphy's, and BP's I've firmly decided on selling the two truck's I have and upgrading to a newer SUV.

 

[01Konvict]

Yeah those angles are some of the worst I've ever seen! Would decrank them and let it ride for the sale. Pick up a NNBS and lift it!

 

[Countryboy07]

Thanks. Look at these angles - you can see the drivers side lower boot is already starting to ooze (clamp is still there despite the photo angle). The previous boots tore up at the axle stubs.

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Previous Boots:

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After looking at the Pro-c's, Gauphy's, and BP's I've firmly decided on selling the two truck's I have and upgrading to a newer SUV.

Holy Crap those are some bad angles! I agree with @01Konvict, lower that thing back down, sell it, and lift your new vehicle. Good luck

 

[BeenChevy]

You're right. Torsion keys made sense at the time raising up, fitting the desired wheels. Not a bad way to go if you don't mind chipping your teeth over speed bumps and pot holes.

Anyone using the Superlift K329B?

Refreshed front end components and dual cardan driveshaft; this kit outta clear 33's and provide better off-road. Keeping the Tahoe and replacing the Yukon with an NNBS will keep the garage entertained.

 

[01Konvict]

Yes it will clear 33s and 35s. Looks like a good front end kit but not sure where all the pieces go to the rear.

 

[thebird_19]

Anyone using the Superlift K329B?

I ordered one back around the first of December and finally got it last week. I'm in the process of installing it, but I'm replacing all my steering and suspension components as I go so it'll be awhile before I'm finished. I travel for work so I don't get to work on it as much as I need. I'll post pics up when its done.

 

[BeenChevy]

Mine should arrive today, any minute actually. Other than CV's, everything needs to be replaced up front on mine as well. I've had good luck replacing all the FE components with ebay components on the Yukon instead of moog or OEM.

Anyone been able to track down FE components that come with poly bushings? or would it be comparable to replace with the inexpensive ebay parts) and retro with poly bushings?

thebird_19 - If you don't mind taking some photos of the install and any issues you ran into that would be awesome. I'm planning to replace mine myself but waiting for the weather warm a bit.

 

[thebird_19]

Make sure you inventory everything when you get it. I received everything, but I still had to call customer support to check a few things because the pic on their site isn't accurate. I believe it is the old kit, and some of the part numbers have changed but they didn't update the instructions. It also says to remove the torsion bar mounts that are riveted and you will reuse them, but mine are welded to the frame not riveted and from the looks of the drop brackets as well as the instructions a few lines down, I think they stay in place and the bracket actually utilizes them where they are. I'll keep you posted.

 

[BeenChevy]

Looking at ordering torsion bar re-locators as well to tuck the bars up into the frame when I lift. No rush but i'm excited to see how things go visually once you get under-way. I anticipated stumbling blocks for this build - Thanks for the mention about the instructions. The kit just showed up so i'll be going through everything tonight.

Hopefully the temp warms up enough I can turn the outside water back on and hose all the salt outta the garage.