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2017 Z71 leveling question

Posted on 5/23/23 at 11:23 am
Posted by UrbJones33
Sylacauga, AL
Member since Dec 2020
358 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 11:23 am
Ok guys, this will be a little long so I apologize in advance. I am looking to get new shocks and struts for my 2017 Z71. I want the Bilstein 5100 shocks and adjustable struts. My truck currently has a leveling kit on it. I'm pretty sure it is the 2" Rough Country kit. The truck has 33x12.50 R 18s on it. The truck is pretty close to level. Just slightly taller in the rear. My question is: Do I leave the leveling kit on and set the 5100s to the stock position or get rid of the leveling kit and raise the 5100s where I want them. Also, does anyone know if I should raise them to the highest setting or the next to highest? Will these settings be close to the front end height I have now. I've read where some say don't set the 5100s in the highest setting because the ride will be harsh. Others have said it didn't make a difference. So many different opinions out there. Just wondering if anyone could help me out because I would hate to do this one way and not like it. Sorry for the long post. I'm also going to 275/70 R18 KO2s. So they will be a little narrower than the 33x12.50s.
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 11:25 am
Posted by Success
Member since Sep 2015
1725 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:20 pm to
Leave leveling kit. Add shocks. Don’t max out. My opinion. Used to have a 2017 set up that exact way.
Posted by UrbJones33
Sylacauga, AL
Member since Dec 2020
358 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:55 pm to
Thanks for the input. Do you think it affects the ride any with the Bilsteins in the stock position with the leveling kit?
Posted by Success
Member since Sep 2015
1725 posts
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:04 am to
I actually was surprised how “stock” the ride was after the level and shocks. I did adjust them a little higher and the ride definitely changed. But not necessarily for the worse. Just different. I preferred stock shocks with 2” level.
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
4723 posts
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:16 am to
Jut fix your headlights after
Posted by TopWaterTiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since May 2006
10200 posts
Posted on 5/24/23 at 10:29 am to
same set up on an older F150 truck that is hitting the 100k mile mark.

Dealer said I needed new shocks and struts and quoted about $1,500.

So why wouldn't i do what OP is suggesting and raise the truck about 2" overall?
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