Adding Multimatic Shocks

[Red6.2]

I am looking to get the multimatic shocks with leaf springs kit and was looking at the description for them. It says to add them you need the Performance 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit. Do you have to get this kit? My truck is a Z71 and looks like it has everything except the leaf spring spacers and bump stop bracket.

Edited October 16, 2023 by Tyler Davidson

[GETGONE]

It needs the Trail Boss 2" lift kit since it's based on top of that for the ZR2.

[SVG]

I put Multimatics on my AT4 without issue. I didn't change the leafs.

 

If your truck has a 2" lift already you should be good to go.

[newdude]

On 10/16/2023 at 7:10 PM, Tadavidson_01 said:

I am looking to get the multimatic shocks with leaf springs kit and was looking at the description for them. It says to add them you need the Performance 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit. Do you have to get this kit? My truck is a Z71 and looks like it has everything except the leaf spring spacers and bump stop bracket.

 

 

Yes you need the 2 inch kit first as it adds certain items that are needed.  

 

2 inch kit has taller shocks, rear blocks and u bolts, new bump stops, crash compliance brackets and  different CV shafts.

 

If you have composite springs you also need the steel spring kit.  

Edited October 18, 2023 by newdude

[Red6.2]

On 10/18/2023 at 12:45 PM, newdude said:

 

 

Yes you need the 2 inch kit first as it adds certain items that are needed.  

 

2 inch kit has taller shocks, rear blocks and u bolts, new bump stops, crash compliance brackets and  different CV shafts.

 

If you have composite springs you also need the steel spring kit.  

Thank you! I figured I would need it.

[AJMBLAZER]

If you buy new rear blocks and hardware you can do it without the GM TB kit.

 

The MultiMatic struts are taller and provide their own lift when installed.

 

Put those on the front and upgrade your CV's to the TB/AT4 CV shafts when you need to and you'll be fine.  Lots of us are running around with a 2" level/lift on stock A arms and CV shafts.  No need to buy all the other GM stuff for north of a grand.

[Red6.2]

On 10/22/2023 at 2:12 PM, AJMBLAZER said:

If you buy new rear blocks and hardware you can do it without the GM TB kit.

 

The MultiMatic struts are taller and provide their own lift when installed.

 

Put those on the front and upgrade your CV's to the TB/AT4 CV shafts when you need to and you'll be fine.  Lots of us are running around with a 2" level/lift on stock A arms and CV shafts.  No need to buy all the other GM stuff for north of a grand.

Thanks! That's what I thought.

[Gangly]

On 10/16/2023 at 6:10 PM, Tadavidson_01 said:

I am looking to get the multimatic shocks with leaf springs kit and was looking at the description for them. It says to add them you need the Performance 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit. Do you have to get this kit? My truck is a Z71 and looks like it has everything except the leaf spring spacers and bump stop bracket.

Any 2" lift kit will work.  If you do not go with GM's lift kit, then you will need to purchase the TB CV's separately.

[luke1333]

On 10/18/2023 at 12:48 PM, SVG said:

I put Multimatics on my AT4 without issue. I didn't change the leafs.

 

If your truck has a 2" lift already you should be good to go.

How is it? Noticable difference? 

[SVG]

On 11/1/2023 at 7:54 PM, luke1333 said:

How is it? Noticable difference? 

Much better.

 

Less noticeable at slow speeds but still noticeable.

 

At speed is where they really shine. On the highway it almost feels like you're sitting on a beach ball. By that I mean that harsh road input is all but eliminated. On forest service roads with washboards and deep rain ruts it's very noticeable too.

[Red6.2]

On 10/18/2023 at 12:45 PM, newdude said:

 

 

Yes you need the 2 inch kit first as it adds certain items that are needed.  

 

2 inch kit has taller shocks, rear blocks and u bolts, new bump stops, crash compliance brackets and  different CV shafts.

 

If you have composite springs you also need the steel spring kit.  

I went ahead and had my dealer order everything I needed out of the trailboss lift kit instead of paying for the shocks and some other hardware that would not be needed. They ordered the multimatic kit and it came with heavy duty leaf springs. They got it all put on and there is a huge difference from before. It rides soft and then gets stiff when it needs to. So far I am very impressed with the difference it made.