Has anyone dropped a 00-06 Z71

[NORCAL SS]

front depends because you can turn keys but that rear 3 inch spring you will be at about 35 inches from ground to fenderlip after you drop your truck. Your truck is not at 39.5 inches now

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

damn. well sounds like I better just save for the DJM 3/5.5 kit.

 

[NORCAL SS]

how low do you want to go on your truck?

the djm 3/5.5 kit will put you at 32 in front and 32.5 to 32.75 in rear from ground to fenderlip on a 32.5 inch tall tire about.

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

low.. I will have to go measure to be exact. I am running 275/55r20 tires too if that helps. I just want to have around 1 1/2 of wheel gap all the way around

 

[NORCAL SS]

with the djm 3/5.5 kit on that 275 55 20 you will be at 31.75 front and 32 in rear from ground to fenderlip.

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

ok well tomorow morning I will do some measurements, then bit the bullet and get whichever kit i feel fits my needs the best

 

[chevy1500]

suspension

SO Question. Is there a kit to lower the z71 and not replace the shocks? I am looking fo like keys in front and springs in rear. I adjusted the front torsion bar in front and lowered it to the max and really liked the look. It lowered it approx 2 1/4 inches. So 3" keys and sprongs in the back? TONY PLEASE CHIME IN AND HELP ME!!!

what size rims u got on it?

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

I have 275/55r20 on it. Stock heigh I am at 36 1/4 inches front and 38 1/4 inches rear

 

[NORCAL SS]

yeah you should be about 32 inches in front and 32.25 in rear after you drop it. Ride will be fine.

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

thanks tony. I just need to save up enough cash to buy it now. I wish I could just win the lottery.

 

[NORCAL SS]

trust me i do also. i just finished my wifes trailblazer ss and now going back to mine. I feel your pain

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

yeah times are tough. Just for money saving, do you ever have any take off kits that you sell?

 

[NORCAL SS]

honestly i dont really sell used parts.

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

well worth a shot.

 

[Z71_AVY]

Selling my 2/3 drop, about 5K miles on it. PM me if your interested.

 

[boostedgsxr1k]

are you from the milwauke area Z71_AVY ????

 

[homedic3181]

It's really a shame that you aren't around Northern Jersey if you currently have keys and spacers, but want to switch to a lowering kit. Could throw both of them up on a lift and just do a swap of the keys and spacers for a Belltech 2/3 Spindle kit.

 

[dwmmatt23]

I have an 04 Z71 tahoe and I want to drop it but I am just concerned how it may look.
I am changing the huge roof rack with slim rails hopefully escalade ones.
I don't know if the steps should come off, but there are plastic moldings that are molded to the step brackets.

Well I guess my main question would be, is there anyone that has dropped one and if so what setup have you done? Also any pics would be great.

Thanks in advance..

If you take you steps and mouldings off I will buy from you, previous owner took my steps and step moulding off so I was going to replace with N-fabs but if I can buy the oem z71 steps and moulding ill jump on it

 

[jeepster]

I have an 02 Z71 that I lowered.

Eibach 2/3 kit $255 shipped from tirerack
Actual drop 3.25-3.5 rear I adjusted to 1.75 front. I also had no problems getting it aligned with all stock equipment. I have not changed my rear shock location either. Ride in rear is stiff since I have not cut off the factory bump stops until I get an air helper kit installed.

Reason to lower Z71: Wanted to drop a tahoe and a Z71 was the first that came up while shopping with all my requirements. Besides the flares look good with wider wheels!

As for the naysayers about lowering 4wd trucks, I drove my lowered 2wd silverado more offroad places than 98% of Z71s I see driving around. I also just took my "lowered" Z71 hunting and had no issues hauling all my stuff through about 6-8 Inches of snow with mud in spots. Also Ground clearance (other than the step bars) was not affected at all since the pumpkin is the limiting factor!!

Before and After pics

 

[swtz71]

Truck looks great jeepster...

dwmmatt23; as far as taking anything off I will keep you in mind..