You guys know how I ride... (Z71 Bumpstops inside)

[Nickleahy23]

just threw some bilsteins on the front today..my djms were TRASHED after a year and a half, bushings completely gone, one was so lose i could compress it with my pinky..

with the DJM arms, you have to spread the shock tabs to make the shocks fit because of the wider sleeves on the new shocks. i just beat on them with a hammer and bar since i didnt have a torch or anything here at school. Pass side took forever, but the drivers side i barely had to widen it.

these bilsteins seem better..much firmer on the highway..still rides like a 6000 lb suv on 24s lol..im done ******* with it..hopefully sending it down the road in the springs

 

[godoy]

QUOTE=Nickleahy23;557379]still rides like a 6000 lb suv on 24s lol..im done ******* with it..hopefully sending it down the road in the springs[/QUOTE]

[ haha
i still have to get the front shocks going to go with belltech tho i got the bumpstops in today and they're like an eight to 1/4 an inch away from touching
but stilll thinking about selling it

 

[Alex33]

just threw some bilsteins on the front today..my djms were TRASHED after a year and a half, bushings completely gone, one was so lose i could compress it with my pinky..

with the DJM arms, you have to spread the shock tabs to make the shocks fit because of the wider sleeves on the new shocks. i just beat on them with a hammer and bar since i didnt have a torch or anything here at school. Pass side took forever, but the drivers side i barely had to widen it.

these bilsteins seem better..much firmer on the highway..still rides like a 6000 lb suv on 24s lol..im done ******* with it..hopefully sending it down the road in the springs

QUOTE=Nickleahy23;557379]still rides like a 6000 lb suv on 24s lol..im done ******* with it..hopefully sending it down the road in the springs

[ haha
i still have to get the front shocks going to go with belltech tho i got the bumpstops in today and they're like an eight to 1/4 an inch away from touching
but stilll thinking about selling it[/QUOTE]

I hate to see you guys selling your trucks, but I understand how it is sometimes. Mine was up for sale but I think I'm going to hold it for a little longer. I still have a few ideas I want to flesh out before I give up.

 

[Nickleahy23]

ehh just getting bored of it..it has 190k on it..its in great shape for what it is, but its due for a paintjob, has a few leaks that require a rebuild etc..just time for a change, but that wont happen until i get a real job in the spring/summer

 

[Max]

Mine is getting a paintjob right now! ****

 

[Alex33]

Mine is getting a paintjob right now! ****

How often do u drive ur beast Max? It sounds like it's always down for maintenance and upgrades.

Nick, mine is getting there too. I learned my lesson with my first modded vehicle. I got very close to how I wanted it but I gave up on it before it was finished. I'm still kicking myself for that one.

 

[godoy]

Finally got these!!
Let's see how I do putting these on!

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[godoy]

Anyone got some tips on putting the helper bags on ?

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[Nickleahy23]

How often do u drive ur beast Max? It sounds like it's always down for maintenance and upgrades.

Nick, mine is getting there too. I learned my lesson with my first modded vehicle. I got very close to how I wanted it but I gave up on it before it was finished. I'm still kicking myself for that one.

lol i know what you mean..i had a bagged ext cab..completely redone..spent an entire spring break redoing everything with the valves and wiring to get it perfect, and i sold it a week later..lost my ass on it and i did it because i also had the tahoe and always wanted 24s..i regret it to this day..but this truck is barely modified compared to that one and hopefully once i graduate in december and get a job, i can put some money into a nice newer truck..but well see

 

[Alex33]

lol i know what you mean..i had a bagged ext cab..completely redone..spent an entire spring break redoing everything with the valves and wiring to get it perfect, and i sold it a week later..lost my ass on it and i did it because i also had the tahoe and always wanted 24s..i regret it to this day..but this truck is barely modified compared to that one and hopefully once i graduate in december and get a job, i can put some money into a nice newer truck..but well see

Pics of ur ext cab? I swear your truck looks like one I saw on s10forum waaay back in the day.

 

[Yuko04]

Got the new energy suspension bumpstops in the mail today. I will install in a lil bit!

 

[Nickleahy23]

Could have been..Sold it back in spring of 09..found it again a few times and it seemed like it was still in good shape..most was in the shop from some guy who tried to cut more of the frame in the front to fit bigger bags and cracked the frame..idiot lol

 

[Max]

How often do u drive ur beast Max? It sounds like it's always down for maintenance and upgrades.

Nick, mine is getting there too. I learned my lesson with my first modded vehicle. I got very close to how I wanted it but I gave up on it before it was finished. I'm still kicking myself for that one.

Shit keeps falling apart lately but it's my dd for the most part.

 

[sparks]

Hey guys, i just came across these jounce part numbers and vin codes in another forum, it seems pretty legit. Hopefully this will help some others out there. It refers to all suv and pickup codes.

Part#15153959 if the truck is a 4x4 and a Z71 suspension package.
Part#15153958 if the truck is a 4x4 with suspension codes: ZQ1, ZW7, ZX3, Z55, Z83 OR Z85.
Part#12474008 if the truck is only a RWD.

 

[tsb09000]

Has anybody tried the old part number type? (15161762)
Or know why they were replaced with part number 15153959?

Has anybody tried these from ebay?

While I haven't looked at mine yet, after reading this I can say I probably need a new set.

 

[tsb09000]

Anybody?

I found a pretty good deal on the old part number (15161762) but don't want to buy them yet if there's a good reason not to.

 

[Alex33]

Anybody?

I found a pretty good deal on the old part number (15161762) but don't want to buy them yet if there's a good reason not to.

I don't think there is a difference between the two. I say if you can get a great deal, just check them for rot and if they show no signs then they are good to go.

 

[charlie4170]

Great thread. Anybody know where to buy the Z71 stops these days? ... apparently im the only one out there not smart enough to find them.

 

[M Hankel]

Great thread. Anybody know where to buy the Z71 stops these days? ... apparently im the only one out there not smart enough to find them.

I got mine from a salvage yard, 5 bux for both. But you should be able to get them through any GM dealer or if you know the part number try gmparts.com.

Mike