Installed bilstein 5100s and rear Z71 springs

[BoatsBros]

Stiffer for sure! The old school Chevy techs I used to work with are die hard Z71 fans originally told me about it. Also, I have a Z71 and my brother has the LTZ, both suburban and both with 5100’s, and his is a LOT softer than mine. I don’t have the actual numbers unfortunately.

 

[gmorris89]

The Z71 springs have different spring rates than the other trims. I just did the 5100’s on front adjusted all the way up, and 5100’s in the rear with a 1” spacer. Rides better than factory!

i got the kit from airdelete for my 17 escalade with bilstein 5100's 3" front lift and 1.5" rear spacer. i noticed my endlink bushings are all shot and the balljoints aren't leaking yet but the boots look a little crackly like it won't be long. i am wondering if i need to go to tubular uca's and maybe like 1.5"-2" longer front endlink to correct the angle. i don't know much about suspension, here for advice

 

[BigBoyZ71]

i got the kit from airdelete for my 17 escalade with bilstein 5100's 3" front lift and 1.5" rear spacer. i noticed my endlink bushings are all shot and the balljoints aren't leaking yet but the boots look a little crackly like it won't be long. i am wondering if i need to go to tubular uca's and maybe like 1.5"-2" longer front endlink to correct the angle. i don't know much about suspension, here for advice

At a 3" front lift, you certainly need appropriate UCAs to correct the upper ball joint angle and strut clearance. Front endlinks aren't as critical, but recommended