How To: Setup Auto Ride for Lifts

[09 L9H]

Is it also possible to just go into the BCM using a Tech2 and disable Z55? I'm thinking about getting Bilstein 5100s all around and doing a 2/1.5 lift.

 

[01Konvict]

Is it also possible to just go into the BCM using a Tech2 and disable Z55? I'm thinking about getting Bilstein 5100s all around and doing a 2/1.5 lift.

Maybe I don’t have one to test but I know the older models can have special loading through the BCM. Some require the VIN to be programmed and not sure what can be deselected. Maybe find a car with some interior options except suspension and use their vin

 

[09 L9H]

Maybe I don’t have one to test but I know the older models can have special loading through the BCM. Some require the VIN to be programmed and not sure what can be deselected. Maybe find a car with some interior options except suspension and use their vin

You can buy a 3-day license for a PC Tech 2 emulator through ACDelco TDS for $55, which seems like a good deal. I'd do it, but I've never played around with it before and I don't want to screw anything up.

 

[01Konvict]

You can buy a 3-day license for a PC Tech 2 emulator through ACDelco TDS for $55, which seems like a good deal. I'd do it, but I've never played around with it before and I don't want to screw anything up.

That would be useful! Could be fun to to see how fast and what trigger causes my stable track to kick on in turns. I’m guessing yaw sensor from body roll after lifting.

 

[09 L9H]

That would be useful! Could be fun to to see how fast and what trigger causes my stable track to kick on in turns. I’m guessing yaw sensor from body roll after lifting.

https://www.acdelcotds.com/acdelco/action/home
It's free to register and you don't have to have proof of a relationship to GM.

 

[AJK192609]

I’m pretty sure rough country works but don’t know about tough country. All kits will work as long as the kit retains stock shocks with extensions. Then use the rod spacers to set ride height sensor.

I'm getting the lift installed this weekend. Thanks for the help. I have run into one problem though, how are people extending the wire to the front shock? Is there a place that makes a pigtail? Thanks.

 

[01Konvict]

I'm getting the lift installed this weekend. Thanks for the help. I have run into one problem though, how are people extending the wire to the front shock? Is there a place that makes a pigtail? Thanks.

They usually have enough room to drop down to shocks. Just unclip them on the frame rail and move the wiring harness around. If you don’t have enough then cut and splice wires to make longer. Solder each splice and cover with heat shrink

 

[Ben Hinz]

How’s it work when lifting an autoride truck and the stbikitrak? I’ve heard you can have issues.

 

[01Konvict]

How’s it work when lifting an autoride truck and the stbikitrak? I’ve heard you can have issues.

Same process here. Stable track is only an issue in turns. Even mine kicks on every once in a while on exit ramps. I suspect it’s extra sensitive with knuckle lifts over full drop kits. Maybe that’s my thoughts but either that or the extra body roll causing the yaw sensor to activate it

 

[zachary barnett]

Hello everyone, I am having an issue with the rear end being lower than the front. I have a 2010 Yukon Denali Xl and i installed the suspension maxx 2.5 front level and 1 inch in the back. From what i have seen on these forums the rear should be just a tad higher than the front. could i have put the bracket on wrong? or is this a different issue? please, any help would be much appreciated.

 

[01Konvict]

Hello everyone, I am having an issue with the rear end being lower than the front. I have a 2010 Yukon Denali Xl and i installed the suspension maxx 2.5 front level and 1 inch in the back. From what i have seen on these forums the rear should be just a tad higher than the front. could i have put the bracket on wrong? or is this a different issue? please, any help would be much appreciated.

Sounds normal since some are lower in the rear than others. What’s your fender measurements?

 

[zachary barnett]

Sounds normal since some are lower in the rear than others. What’s your fender measurements?

this might be a dumb question but how exactly do i measure the fender height. is it just measured from the middle of the fender to the top of the tire? also, why is it some are lower in the rear?

 

[01Konvict]

this might be a dumb question but how exactly do i measure the fender height. is it just measured from the middle of the fender to the top of the tire? also, why is it some are lower in the rear?

Haha no worries measure from ground to center of fender. Should be about 39” front and rear. The rear all depends on before measurements. Some vary about an 1” so maybe worn springs or more wear on them.

 

[zachary barnett]

Haha no worries measure from ground to center of fender. Should be about 39” front and rear. The rear all depends on before measurements. Some vary about an 1” so maybe worn springs or more wear on them.

ok, i will go do that right now thank you! also here are some pictures of the brackets for the autoride. do they look correct?

 

[zachary barnett]

Haha no worries measure from ground to center of fender. Should be about 39” front and rear. The rear all depends on before measurements. Some vary about an 1” so maybe worn springs or more wear on them.

just measured both front and rear and got damn near the same height. both are measuring about 37" 1/4

 

[01Konvict]

just measured both front and rear and got damn near the same height. both are measuring about 37" 1/4

Brackets look right. Maybe I’m mistaken on fender heights but thought most levels are 39”. That also depends on tire size. Most are 33s. The front fender is cut higher than rear so it looks like the rear sags when truly level.

 

[zachary barnett]

Brackets look right. Maybe I’m mistaken on fender heights but thought most levels are 39”. That also depends on tire size. Most are 33s. The front fender is cut higher than rear so it looks like the rear sags when truly level.

tires are 275/55/20. Thank you for all the help.

 

[zachary barnett]

Brackets look right. Maybe I’m mistaken on fender heights but thought most levels are 39”. That also depends on tire size. Most are 33s. The front fender is cut higher than rear so it looks like the rear sags when truly level.

 

[01Konvict]

tires are 275/55/20. Thank you for all the help.

That looks right for the tire size. You will gain an 1” off tires swapping to a 275/60R20. If you want to push the tire size and go up in weight then a 295/60R20. You will probably have to trim to clear the but will fit on stock wheels.

 

[zachary barnett]

That looks right for the tire size. You will gain an 1” off tires swapping to a 275/60R20. If you want to push the tire size and go up in weight then a 295/60R20. You will probably have to trim to clear the but will fit on stock wheels.

I have been thinking 285/55/20