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Good Morning!

 

I am new to the site and have this is the first time owning a Silverado. I have owned a 02 v6 3.8L Turbo V6 firedbird (400HP) and a 02 Z06 389 rwhp corvette. I currently own a 99 5.3L 2wd Silverado Single cab/Longbed and have many questions about the suspension. I have tried using the search button before signing up but seems it was better to go ahead and signup since I was visiting this site more and more often.

 

My goal for the truck is make a good reliable truck and be able to put a 285/75R16 tire on a 16x8 6-5.5 rim or the biggest tire on the Stock rim to give me some options. Truck needs to be off the ground and don't need a truck to drag with...

 

I was looking into the Z71 shocks Bilstein 4600 series shocks but realize changing shocks will not change the height of the vehicle (if I recall correctly). I am not a fan of blocks but if anyone has any options for me by all means! Also I need to look more into the leveling kit cause the front is lower then back.

 

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Anyone want to help me in the right direction then please do so. I would appreciate it greatly!

 

Thank you

 

 

Update - leveling kit plus max tire on stock rim including Bilstein 4600 series shocks would be ideal but trying to figure out the max tire I can do with this particular setup.

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Bilstein 5100's are height adjustable up to 2.5" I believe. This will give you the leveling ability and nicer shocks and you can run larger tires.

http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A5660A0A0.aspx

Check around for prices though, just a link as a heads up. Or a basic leveling kit off of ebay with new shocks would be a route too.

 

As for any specific questions, here is the section pertaining to your model year range: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/forum/3-1999-2006-2007-2013-chevrolet-silverado-gmc-sierra-1500/

 

Any more questions, let us know.

 

And welcome to the forum :cheers:

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Thank you for all the greetings! I did post up in the transmission/suspension section about the goal but a 5100 shock would not require a leveling kit?

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

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Thank you for all the greetings! I did post up in the transmission/suspension section about the goal but a 5100 shock would not require a leveling kit?

 

It has it's pros and cons. You can set it up to add 2.5" "lift" in the front which would roughly level it out, no extra kit required. The only drawback I have read is there wouldn't be as much travel at the full setting and slightly stiffer than at lower setting, but if you're not doing any hardcore offroading, then no worries there.

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Bankz27

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So I didn't get much reply back in the suspension forum but what do you guys think of a 2 leveling kit and the 5100 shocks? That would solve the more travel problem and allows for a bigger tire then a 255 correct? 5100 shocks in back too..

 

 

DayStar 1in leveling kit

<http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A6485A0A0.aspx>

 

 

With 5100 Series shocks

<http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A5660A0A0.aspx>

 

Should at least give me a 265/70/16 tire...

 

Also says when I do a 2in leveling kit requires

  • Requires aftermarket control arms and shocks for proper installation

That actually true?

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

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From my understanding, a spacer has more of an affect on geometry and would require new UCA's. Would you be ok with just the bilstein's? can't say for sure as it says "with 3" a-arm style lift kit. Hopefully someone with more experience on that model will chime in.

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From my understanding, a spacer has more of an affect on geometry and would require new UCA's. Would you be ok with just the bilstein's? can't say for sure as it says "with 3" a-arm style lift kit. Hopefully someone with more experience on that model will chime in.

 

 

It all goes with my goal which I want to eventually put a 285 tire on the truck without going through extreme lift procedures. I got a quote from a local shop and they have the following down information down...

 

Chevy 1500 2Wd 1999-06 COMBO KIT w/ 2" Leveling kit & Scorpion shocks 1 x 372.63 = 372.63

Labor to install bilstein shocks with leveling kit 5 x 85.00 = 425

 

I know this way over priced but just trying to figure out the logic...

 

 

Like I said the goal is a 285 tire and just trying to reach there...

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