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M J Enthusiast

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i know that you can buy leveling kits for the front of trucks, to get rid of that angled-profile that you get on non-z71 chevys from the 1988-98 generation.

i have a 3" body lift that i plan on installing, but since all of the truck is going up 3", it will still be at the sloped angle. my question is can i put one of these leveling kits on WITH a 3" body lift?

really need an answer, getting kit put on very soon,

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if you know of a good leveling kit, links would be great

 

THanks guys

mike

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Mike, I dont want to take away from your question but if you find out about your question could you please post the info you came up with? The reason is, I had 2001 Chevy 4x4 not a Z71. I now have a 2005 GMC Sierra Z71. Is there a difference in the profile of the two trucks? Was my chvy lower in the fron than my now Z71? Thanks Mike.

M J Enthusiast

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Shouldn't be a problem, the leveling kit is just new torsion bar keys and longer shocks right?

 

 

 

 

problem: i can only find the torsion keys for 4x4 only (i am a 2wd), so i guess my only opition from what i can find is a new set of springs that lift 2"

 

"Mike, I dont want to take away from your question but if you find out about your question could you please post the info you came up with? The reason is, I had 2001 Chevy 4x4 not a Z71. I now have a 2005 GMC Sierra Z71. Is there a difference in the profile of the two trucks? Was my chvy lower in the fron than my now Z71? Thanks Mike."

all i know about chevy trucks is of the 1988-1998 generation (thats bad on my part), and from what i can tell, the 4x4 and the z71 trim had the same the same stance, and didnt angle down like mine. im pretty sure that if it had four wheel drive at all during this generation, it had torsion keys that made it have a 'level' apperance, not slanted (this would be for offroad performance, allowing bigger tires)

 

now when it comes to those years, i cant say. i am GUESSING that a 4x4 and z71 would have the same stance and height if they were of the same years, that z71 is just a trim, with different gear ratios and axles (guessing). now talking about 4 years difference, there might be a size difference. like i said i am no pro, so thats my speculation, hope it helps

 

can anyone point me to torsion keys for 2wd? thanks

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I dont think you have torsoin bars, i may be wrong but i have a 2000 2wd and i dont have them. i put a 3in lift on my rig but that was a spindle lift, fab tech seems to be the fan favorite btw. If you know you have torsion bars then disregaurd my post, im no mechanic or anything.

M J Enthusiast

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yeah pretty sure i dont have them, i was wondering if they can be bought custom made for 2wd 1500s an then put on

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jryanr Enthusiast

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2wd... dont have torsion bars...at least ive never seen em!!! as for the 4x4s...if ur looking for a cheap lift...and i mean cheap!!! insted of a so called "kit" the keys for a 2003-2006 silverado 1500 are 1997-2001 F-150/Expedition keys!!! thats right! and they run 19.99 each at ur local Ford dealership.... then purchase a set of 4-6 inch longer shocks round 32.99 each and ur done!!!!! and if u want to lift a 2003-2006 silverado hd/2500.... just grab a set of keys for a 2003-2006 silverado 1500 and throw them in!!! add the 32.99 shocks and ur done(most of the time u actually dont need longer shocks for the hd/2500) any questions?

M J Enthusiast

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alrgiht jryanr

 

i am upgrading my tires, they will be about 4 inches bigger in diamter

i have 3" body lift

i want to buy 2" coil spring lifts for the front and the back

and then add the 2" coil spacer for the front to level truck out

so we're looking at 7" in the front and 5" in the back

i know i need bigger shocks to accomadate this, but can i buy shocks that will accomodate for this and THEN provide more lift? wont lifting the truck by shocks alone cause problems on the shocks? isnt there a reason a suspension lift cost 1000dollars, not just 32.99x4?

 

i can confirm that 2x4s do NOT have torsion keys

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jryanr Enthusiast

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HMM... can u tell me.. r u trying to lift ur 91 w/t? and if so is it the 2wd v-6? u talk about coil springs in the rear... which im sure u mean leaf... but i always lift the rear last to level the truck... this can b done w/ blocks or more leafs... if u dont pull/carry a lot of weight id just do blocks n shocks...yes they make shocks that verry in lift... such as 4-6... 6-8 n so on.. call ur local 4wheelparts.com dealer for more info... if ur liftin the front u just buy longer springs/shocks as well....note ur only going to get appx. 3.5-4.5 inches before ur suspension tops out.(which i dont recomend) id just max it out then back it down atleast a half inch.... if u want more ud have to buy a kit, which would lower ur a-arms and such(transmission, transfer case, ect.) if this is a different truck please let me know and i can get u specs on it!! happy holidays

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

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I would buy a spindle lift for the front, it will keep the front suspension in factory alignment sepcs, (Just move the tires further down/away from the body.) I don't think 4" worth of lift from taller coils will work, no down travel, meaning anytime the front end would move up (extending the suspension) from a bunp, means your tires leave the road way because all the travel is already gone (the coils have already extended the control arms). Tires that aren't on the ground can't steer or stop. A spindle lift would not do this. In the rear a block kit do any desired height would suffice, although too much and axle wrap can become an issue.

M J Enthusiast

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yeah i dont want to get 4" coil lift in the front, i know how that entails control arms and such - was just saying would that be equivelent to a 4" lift

anyways here's what ive found and am buying now:

2.5" coil lift in the front

2" block lift under the leafs in the back

3" performance accesories body lift

and the new shocks

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Matt A Enthusiast

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All the Z71 is compared to the 4x4 is the Z71 is an offroad package stiffer shocks and skidplates

 

They also had an extra rear leaf to give them a higher gvw

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marshjo New Member

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Mike, I dont want to take away from your question but if you find out about your question could you please post the info you came up with? The reason is, I had 2001 Chevy 4x4 not a Z71. I now have a 2005 GMC Sierra Z71. Is there a difference in the profile of the two trucks? Was my chvy lower in the fron than my now Z71? Thanks Mike.

 

 

I put a 3" body and torsion keys on my 05 z71, easy install. rent the right tools from an autozone or something though.

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