Some help please with z71 suspension and installing lowering kit.

[JCubs]

Hey, I just purchased a 2013 tahoe z71 2wd for my wife. So far i removed all the factory fender flares and replaced the front and rear bumpers with ltz bumpers. I got some oem 2015 escalade 22s with 285/45r22 toyos. I'm wanting to do a moderate drop now but nothing crazy since its the wifes ride. my question is, since it has the z71 struts and springs, does the vehicle sit higher than a normal ltz? trying to account on how much drop i actually need, and what you guys recommend. I previously spoke with tony and considered a bell tech leveling kit but considering possibly going a little lower. I'm considering doing the belltech 738sp kit with new front struts +2 to -2 and rear 3-4'' springs. also considering a spindle kit but unsure what you guys would do about keeping the z71 struts and shocks since i think they are a little higher that standard ltz struts. The belltech 738sp kit comes with new struts and shocks. any input would be great. I have 30k miles on the suspension as on now. Thanks, and i will get some pics up here shortly.

 

[fiatdale]

What are / did you do with your Z71 equipment (bumpers and flares)?

I would contact Tony (NorcalSS) and do a belltech spindle / spring drop. Many of us have had it and swear by it.

 

[JCubs]

still have the bumpers but trashed flares. front bumper is fine but back bumper is damaged and needs a small repair

 

[fiatdale]

Where you located?

 

[JCubs]

just saw a post tony did with the belltech struts set at .5'' drop and the bell tech rear 2'' springs and new shocks. if i decide not to do the spindle kit, that may be a good option. i just want some more input

 

[JCubs]

im in central florida

 

[fiatdale]

Damn, if you were closer I would take them off you.

 

[JCubs]

yea i considered keeping the fender flares but didn't

 

[NORCAL SS]

here is one i did with one of the kits i set up z71
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2-3-belltech-with-305-45-22-reps.26508/

 

[JCubs]

tony do the z71's sit any higher since they have the red off road struts and possibly different rear springs? i can't decide what to put on my tahoe lol?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Yes front and rear sit little higher. Easiest way is just doing spindkes in front for 2 inches then the rear 3-4 kit