Shock Extenders/Longer Shocks?

[Clean07Burb]

If adding a 2" rear coil spring spacer, is it necessary to use shock extensions or longer shocks? What are all you guys that have added rear spring spacers doing?

Paging the resident NNBS lift guru @01Konvict

 

[Goodinblack]

Bilstein make a longer shock application

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[Clean07Burb]

Bilstein make a longer shock application

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I know, but I already have new rear shocks, Lee. Just wondering if I need longer shocks or extentions if lifting the rear 2". I could tell you anything you wanted to know about lowering our trucks, but have never gotten into the lifted game.

 

[Clean07Burb]

Had one two many beers the other night and ordered 2" rear spring spacers and 2.5" front spacers that mount between the front lower control arms and bottom of the struts. Obviously, I wasn't thinking straight because I don't know if I wasted my money, or not. Have no clue what lifting the front end 2.5" will do to ball joint and CV angles, etc.

Somebody fill me in and either tell me to return them, or that it's fine and what I need to do to make these front and rear spacers work. Lol

 

[01Konvict]

Good order! The 2.5 will work fine up front and put the angles about max but safe. If you want extra safe down the road then get some upper control arms made for lifts. The rear coil spacer will work fine under the shock. Downside is stocks can be stretched an 1" but 2" you need shock extensions. Best shocks for level are 5100s with longer rears for lift.

 

[Clean07Burb]

Good order! The 2.5 will work fine up front and put the angles about max but safe. If you want extra safe down the road then get some upper control arms made for lifts. The rear coil spacer will work fine under the shock. Downside is stocks can be stretched an 1" but 2" you need shock extensions. Best shocks for level are 5100s with longer rears for lift.

So I'll either need new rear shocks or extensions? And nothing up front? Seems easy enough.

 

[Clean07Burb]

Anyone have pics of their truck with a 2.5/2 lift?

 

[Zed 71]

So I'll either need new rear shocks or extensions? And nothing up front? Seems easy enough.

Yes with the spacer level kit nothing to add up front. You can leave the rear shocks until they wear out unless your are taking it offroad or you really need that extra travel. The rear shock will limit maximum droop.

Here's a pic of my rig with 2.5/1 level kit and 285/65/18s Nitto Trails.

 

[01Konvict]

So I'll either need new rear shocks or extensions? And nothing up front? Seems easy enough.

Yeah you will need longer shocks, like Zed 71 said you can run stock ones but it will limit travel and eventually wear them out. That's why getting longer rears will help keep the shock in desired ride height position not near end of stroke.

 

[Clean07Burb]

That's what I figured. Thanks, guys. I'll probably just get some extenders since the rear shocks are new.

 

[Clean07Burb]

Don't actually plan on off-roading. Just thought a small lift and bigger wheels/tires might look good.

 

[Clean07Burb]

@01Konvict

How ridiculous will my Burb look after installing the 2.5" front lift spacer along with the 2" rear lift spacer? I'm sure it'll look stupid as shit being that tall with the stock 17's still on it with the factory 265/70/17's. Since you're so knowledgeable on the lifted subject with these NNBS trucks, what diameter and offset rim should I purchase for a good appearance and fitment? And what size tire for whatever rim dimensions you suggest? I'd like the wheels/tires to stick out about an inch to an inch and a half past the fender, but not much more than that since I'm not running any sort of fender flares. Also, something that won't be rubbing like crazy at full steering lock in each direction since I'm not a big fan of cutting up my truck. I don't mind minor inner fender trimming, but don't wanna be cutting the shit out of my truck just because something will look good. BTW, I appreciate all your suggestions on this matter. As I told another member who's been offering up his experiences, your opinion and experiences can potentially save me a lot of wasted time, energy, and money on wasted parts that don't work correctly together.

 

[Clean07Burb]

@01Konvict

This is the look I'm after as far as wheel and tire set-up goes. Actually, height wise, too, but I'm not sure what he's got going on as far as lift parts. Not sure if my 2.5" front and 2" rear lift will get me sitting this high, or not. I sure hope so, because I'd LOVE for my truck to be set-up just like the one in this picture. If it helps, the only thing I know for sure is that he's running an 18" diameter wheel. Maybe you can tell by looking at it what size tires he's running and if they'd work on my 2.5"/2" lift, and if they would even look right and clear fairly easily without too much cutting of my truck. Please tell me yes, but don't lie to me! Lol. I wish I knew who's truck this was so I could contact him and pick his brain on how he got his truck sitting so nicely.

 

[01Konvict]

Think the level kit size you picked will look fine. As far as wheels what size you want, 18, 20, or 22? Any of them will have to be a x9 or x10 wide. Either offset in range of -10 to -25 depending on width. Anything towards a x10 -24mm will require some cutting. The other option is to go skinny to trim less. That burb looks like a 2.5/2 level on 35/18s maybe 3.5 kit. Need more pictures on front end to tell

 

[Clean07Burb]

Since I'm trying to model mine after the pic of that black one, I guess I'd run 18's since that's whats on that one. I do know that for sure. And I'll post a couple more pics of that same truck so you can get a better idea of what he's got installed for lift and let me know.

 

[Clean07Burb]

Here's another pic for now.

 

[Clean07Burb]

Here's another. 01Konvict, you mentioned more pics. Can you tell by these pics what lift or leveling kit he's running and maybe what width and offset wheels and maybe even an estimate of tire size?

 

[Zed 71]

To me that looks like a 4" lift, maybe Rancho. I think the Rancho increases the front track width and that is the way it looks in the pictures.

Nitto Trail Grapplers available in 18s that would look like the ones in the pictures 295/70/18 or 35/12.5/18.

 

[Zed 71]

Oh yeah here's my rig back in the day with just the level kit and awaiting for new tires. Yes a little goofy but not too bad. FYI those are the stock 265/65/18s.

 

[01Konvict]

Tires are def 35s! Nitto trail grapplers as stated above either size. Wheels are fuel boost 18x9 +1mm offset. Thinking the same as Zed with some 4" kit as the front wheels have track width increase not sure its Rancho though as that kit is taller than 4" more around 5.5" like Jogans burb. http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...-lifted-and-leveled.70549/page-16#post-950326

Still need a lower side shot to see rear drop brackets if rancho kit or front cross member.