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New to me AV

jmoffett

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I made a deal on this AV today and drove it 185 miles home. It's a 2011 LT Z-71 with 170k on the clock. It needs a DashSkin and a console cover, but other than that it's in very good condition. I just moved out of a Suburban and the AV rides a lot firmer (rougher) but I prefer a truck ride anyway. One question though...does it look like it's been lifted, or maybe leveled? The tires are 275/65-18 rather than 265's, so even with the extra 1/4" of tire, I have 7.25" from the tire to the flare at each wheel opening. It definitely sits higher than my 2010 4x4 Suburban.

 
Congrats on the purchase!  (y)

The front definitely has a leveling kit installed. Hard to tell if it's just 2" or more.
 
LEveling may be reason it rides harsh
 
Unlike the flares.  Is the black  rubber edge also painted?
..looks good
 
For comparison here is some shots of my 2008 Z71 with stock 18" wheels and no lift or leveling..... I believe the Z71 suspension setup is slightly firmer over a stock base suspension.
 

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