Who has used shock extenders?

[Bonestock]

The reason I ask is I'm buying tires and an alignment this weekend and Im wanting to buy 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers but I can't spend 300 bucks on new shocks just yet. I was going to run the shock extenders for a few months until I can new shocks.

 

[01Konvict]

Plenty of people run them. Order the ones you need and install. Then when funds are good get 5100s

 

[Bonestock]

Any truth to this or think he is trying to sell his product?

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/lofiversion/index.php?t31746.html

 

[01Konvict]

Yes there is some truth to it, actually a lot. Basically any key lift will decrease the down travel of stock suspension. I recommend RCX or FTS UCAs if your close to the droop stops after installing keys. My old Yukon was fine without them but could have been better with them. Install the keys and 1.5" spacer then get longer 5100s.

 

[Bonestock]

Not looking to raise the back just crank the stock keys to level it out. I have z71 so the rear is already a where I want it. Can I fit 285s with out leveling it?

 

[01Konvict]

Yes you can crank the front without shock extenders and can clear 285s. Might need to trim the lower valance corner but no issues only little plastic trimming.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Yes there is some truth to it, actually a lot. Basically any key lift will decrease the down travel of stock suspension. I recommend RCX or FTS UCAs if your close to the droop stops after installing keys. My old Yukon was fine without them but could have been better with them. Install the keys and 1.5" spacer then get longer 5100s.

Nailed it.

Any truth to this or think he is trying to sell his product?

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/lofiversion/index.php?t31746.html

yeah that is a good post.

 

[Bonestock]

Thanks guys! I'll save up and get the uca and shocks all at once.

 

[Bonestock]

Will I need an alignment after cranking my stock keys

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Will I need an alignment after cranking my stock keys

More than likely.

 

[01Konvict]

Yes any altering to front suspension needs an alignment

 

[Adirk]

I have a 2.5in torsion key lift in the front and with the kit came shock extenders so i didnt have to outright buy new ones and so far they have worked fine, my shocks are just old so ill need new ones just waiting for an actual lift

 

[Bonestock]

Got the alignment and nitto terra grapplers 285s on. Coming from a highway tread so they seem to make noise I'm not used to. Cranked my keys enough to get about 1 inch on lift in the front. When I hit a bump I feels clunky now. Guess I need new shocks. The heavier tires probably just amplified how bad my current shocks are. If I can't learn to get along with the tire noise I'm going to give the Michelin ats a try. I love the way it looks now!

 

[drew4216]

Rough country shocks are 40 each and actually preform decent, im pretty happy with mine