I could really use some help - New shocks/springs/level.

[Drok]

Glad i read this thread before i went took the front end apart...

So let me get this straight, i have a 2.5 top mount on factory equipment and after reading in here i will be too high if i swap out to the 5100s on lowest (0 lift) setting with new 81244 moog springs ?

 

[zwanzon]

@The_Burban @Drok - I'll copy this over from my other thread.

Summary/Notes of suspension parts I upgraded:

1. Front shocks and springs
   - Shocks replaced with Bilstein 5100's (24-186940) Amazon $95.07 each
   - Set to the second notch
   - Springs replaced with Moog 81244 'Heavy Duty' springs - Amazon $79.78 pair
   - Top hat nut was a PITA but doable without a special tool
   - Used the normal spring compressor rental tool from Autozone (use an impact wrench to tighten/loosen)
   - Raised the Tahoe about 1"+
2. Rear shocks and springs
   - Shocks replaced with Bilstein 5100's (24-187237) Amazon $66.32 each
   - Very easy to replace the rear shocks, find a good YouTube video to follow.
   - Instead of dropping the whole rear axle, I used the same spring compressor to compress the spring, take it out, compress new spring, put it in. It was actually very easy.
   - Only needed 2 spring insulators (not 8!) for the bottom of each rear spring. Moog K160072 - Amazon $7.97 each
3. Front Lower Ball Joints
   - Moog K500007 - Amazon $26.41 each
   - Used ball joint remover rental tool from Autozone. Pretty straight forward.
   - BE SURE to point the grease nipple forward. Forgot to do this on the left side and had to take everything apart to pump grease into it.
   - Write down the order of operations. The left side took me 3 times as long as the right side.
   - Rented Axel Nut socket 36mm from O'Reillys. Found out you just can buy one at Home Depot for like $6.
   - Add a little bit of anti-seize to axel teeth before putting it back into the hub.
4. Upper Control Arms
   - Rough Country Forged UCA 19401 - $249
   - Ordered the wrong ones the first time around. Be sure to check your UCA with a magnet to see if you have steel or aluminum. Magnet sticks = Steel. Choose the correct option from their website.
   - Ended up needing new camber plates and bolt for one side of one control arm. Be sure you have these lined up somewhere before hand. Got mine from O'Reillys for $35 (SPC brand)
5. Leveling Parts
   - Purchased but have not installed RoughCountry 2" front leveling kit (1307) Amazon $54.08- going to install once I get new tires in a couple months.
   - Purchased but have not installed Belltech 35323 Spring Distance Kit (1") Amazon $36.32 - going to install once I get new tires.
6. Undercar front shield
   - Amazon knockoff for OE: 22781371 - $20.36
   - Quality was great
   - Took 3 minutes to replace

 

[The_Burban]

@The_Burban @Drok - I'll copy this over from my other thread.

Summary/Notes of suspension parts I upgraded:

1. Front shocks and springs
   - Shocks replaced with Bilstein 5100's (24-186940) Amazon $95.07 each
   - Set to the second notch
   - Springs replaced with Moog 81244 'Heavy Duty' springs - Amazon $79.78 pair
   - Top hat nut was a PITA but doable without a special tool
   - Used the normal spring compressor rental tool from Autozone (use an impact wrench to tighten/loosen)
   - Raised the Tahoe about 1"+
2. Rear shocks and springs
   - Shocks replaced with Bilstein 5100's (24-187237) Amazon $66.32 each
   - Very easy to replace the rear shocks, find a good YouTube video to follow.
   - Instead of dropping the whole rear axle, I used the same spring compressor to compress the spring, take it out, compress new spring, put it in. It was actually very easy.
   - Only needed 2 spring insulators (not 8!) for the bottom of each rear spring. Moog K160072 - Amazon $7.97 each
3. Front Lower Ball Joints
   - Moog K500007 - Amazon $26.41 each
   - Used ball joint remover rental tool from Autozone. Pretty straight forward.
   - BE SURE to point the grease nipple forward. Forgot to do this on the left side and had to take everything apart to pump grease into it.
   - Write down the order of operations. The left side took me 3 times as long as the right side.
   - Rented Axel Nut socket 36mm from O'Reillys. Found out you just can buy one at Home Depot for like $6.
   - Add a little bit of anti-seize to axel teeth before putting it back into the hub.
4. Upper Control Arms
   - Rough Country Forged UCA 19401 - $249
   - Ordered the wrong ones the first time around. Be sure to check your UCA with a magnet to see if you have steel or aluminum. Magnet sticks = Steel. Choose the correct option from their website.
   - Ended up needing new camber plates and bolt for one side of one control arm. Be sure you have these lined up somewhere before hand. Got mine from O'Reillys for $35 (SPC brand)
5. Leveling Parts
   - Purchased but have not installed RoughCountry 2" front leveling kit (1307) Amazon $54.08- going to install once I get new tires in a couple months.
   - Purchased but have not installed Belltech 35323 Spring Distance Kit (1") Amazon $36.32 - going to install once I get new tires.
6. Undercar front shield
   - Amazon knockoff for OE: 22781371 - $20.36
   - Quality was great
   - Took 3 minutes to replace

Super. Thanks. I see my wife has placed an Amazon order which had the Moog front springs in it. I guess that means spend another $500 and do it all.

Even with loft up front you will be using a leveling spacer??

 

[zwanzon]

Super. Thanks. I see my wife has placed an Amazon order which had the Moog front springs in it. I guess that means spend another $500 and do it all.

Even with loft up front you will be using a leveling spacer??

Most likely. I am going to get some other opinions to make sure the CV angles are safe, but it will only be around 3" total lift in the front.