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Shocks, lift and keys question

sideout

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I did do a search and not all of this is covered without me pulling my hair out, so work with me..lol

I have an 02 Z66 that I need new shocks for.  I plan on putting a 3" body lift on it, so now the questions.

1.  I have seen shocks talk about being used depending on the amount of lift you have installed.  Will a body lift make a difference on the shocks I will need?

2.  I was told by the P/A folks that I would not need keys on the front to level out the truck once I install their kit, true or false?

Thanks all
 
i am not an expert but this is what i know.  a body lift wil keep the same stance that your truck has now, execpt it will be 3" higher due to the lift.  all your suspension will stay the same, so there is no need to get new shocks.  and unless something has changed, your truck will need keys to level it out.  body lift has nothing to do with your suspension.  then again, i am not an expert.  we'll see what everyone else says............

i did a ready lift on my truck,  i am in the process of upgrading my shocks just after i call ORU www.offroadunlimited.com to see what i need.  i raised my truck 2" in the front to level it out.

 
krakhouse said:
i am not an expert but this is what i know.? a body lift wil keep the same stance that your truck has now, execpt it will be 3" higher due to the lift.? all your suspension will stay the same, so there is no need to get new shocks.? and unless something has changed, your truck will need keys to level it out.? body lift has nothing to do with your suspension.? then again, i am not an expert.? we'll see what everyone else says............

I don't know much about the keys, but i completely agree with you on the shocks statement. The body lift is only spacers that are strategically placed to lift the body off of the frame slightly. This will not alter anything other than height.
 
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