Z71 and 87 or 88 Springs

[Nakashige]

What do you guys think about the rear shocks Skyjacker Hydro 7000 series

[MrSmithsTB]

They seem to have good ratings and for $40 each, it is not a bad investment. The tahoe application let's you specify 0-3" of lift or 4-6" of lift for the shock length. Aside from having to add shims on the bottom mounts, they look plug-n-play. I could not personally give you a reason not to try them, and I may actually consider these for myself.

[djthumper]

I actually have the Skyjacker Nitro 8030s. The ride is pretty nice but, like I said in my initial write-up; I have nothing else to compare it to except the stock setup. You need to go to Lowes and pick up 20 - 7/16" washers to use as spacers to fill in each side of the bottom mount.

[Trail X]

Is there any other upgrades I should do at the same time or mods?

Maybe washer spacers on the front shock top mount. Not sure how it'd do with Mark's lift though. I think it's only been done on BDS and Rough Country lifts so far.

[Philberto]

2" longer control arms in rear

Are you planning on losing the factory rear bumper? You won't clear it with 34's and 2" longer LCAs.

I have yet to rub in the rear with 35's on the standard length arms, and I have more down travel than most.

Mine's already trimmed but I will indeed be following chevycrew's lead and flipping the hitch and doing a sweet custom job on the rear. I just like the wheels to be centered in the arches. *perfectionist*

[HARDTRAILZ]

Buy a dozen CV half shaft assemblies and limiting straps.

Please share, Who is tearing up cv's and needing limiting straps?

As others have said, this combo works well.

[bgwolfpack]

As others have said, this combo works well.

Kyle,

I will admit part of this post was a failing on my part to help one of our new members. The 'Limiting straps' statement was wrong and out of context to this question. I am sorry for the misdirection this may have caused.
Concerning the CV half shaft assemblies; This is a new member whom likely has not read this statement from the thread they should be reading rather then questioning in a post: "If you lift your vehicle too far, you could break something. Don't blame me because you didn't do the math yourself to make sure you are within a safe CV angle range." In my opinion to breach the articulation boundaries of this stock vehicles front suspension by a resting height of over 3 inches for someone who isn't well read on the subject would be disingenuous.
Compared to a year and a half ago the boundaries have pushed to the edge for the stock suspension by many members who understand what it is they are pushing. I like you and other members who have read every post on this site have a clearly different understanding of the limitations and capabilities of this platform.

[Nakashige]

When I order the 88s is that price per spring so i need to place an order for 2 or is it a pair of springs?

[djthumper]

You have to place the order for 2.

[Nakashige]

How are you liking the skyjacker 8030s a month later thinking about getting them

[djthumper]

They are pretty nice. I haven't had any problems with them.

[ruffryder59]

Does anyone have part numbers for the 87 or 88 front springs and these are silverado springs correct?

[navigator]

there is a thread in the suspension section about the springs, part numbers and associated lift.

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=158

There is also a thread saying the 87's are on indefinite backorder from the factory.
These are not Silverado springs that I know of.

[MrSmithsTB]

The information is already here, you just gotta find it. Spend some time reading the wealth of knowledge that is already documented before asking questions like that.

[ruffryder59]

The information is already here, you just gotta find it. Spend some time reading the wealth of knowledge that is already documented before asking questions like that.

Sorry guys I seen the thread just wasnt putting 1 and 2 together. Everyone was referring to them by the last two numbers of the actual part number. I get it now thats where my confusion was.

[Nakashige]

All done Z71, Skyjacker 8030, 88s, and Bilstien HDs

Waiting for the new spacers 6x5 to 6x5.5 to show up.
Picking up H3 Wheels Sunday after Cumberland