by Timberwolf » Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:50 pm
ok, as you can tell from my post count, I'm new.
I have been reading everything I can about suspension on these things. But I'm a little confused still. The "sticky" that talks about lifts and accessories mentions several shocks, but doesn't go into detail regarding which ones to use where. For example, I have Z71 springs en route, but the shocks in the post show 4 different part numbers and don't explain which ones to use when.
So I use the TB/Envoy PN? Or the avalanche? Tahoe/Yukon? All the part numbers are shown, but...?
My intention for this is to get some more tire under it, tow a 3500lb trailer on occasion, and drive the crap out of it. Right now it's squishy as can be.
From my research, I am looking at Moog 81114 springs up front with bilstein HD 24-103336 shocks. Is that right?
For the rear, the aforementioned z71 springs, but I see shock recommendations all over the board from Bilstein 5125...but there are about a million different part numbers (travel lengths, compressed and extended lengths, etc) within that model. So which should I use? Also, I see the Skyjacker N8030... though this seems much more specific.
I'm thinking I'd like something along the lines of 32 inch tires. I figure I'll need 3" lift up front. Maybe 1" in the rear with the Z71.
Anyone care to chime in and help? Thanks in advance!