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Old 11-30-2017, 05:56 AM
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Default 99-06 Tahoe rear suspension in a Silverado?

I am wondering if it's been done. The z71 rear end out of a tahoe. It's a 4 link. I'm wondering if it's been put under a Silverado before. I'm wanting to do a 4 link under my 2000 Silverado.
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Aftermarket 4 link is a better option.

The 1/2 ton SUV/ Avalanche (99-14 actually) rear end is actually a 5 link. They have ~50% anti squat in stock form (not lifted), but the links are short and weak, bushings are intended for compliant ride, springs are soft, etc.

The fab necessary to fit a silverado is pretty intensive, and for the amount of work required with frame mods, coil buckets, link mounts, frame notch, etc; you could get a better product with a single triangulated or parallel 4 link kit, and have more strength and adjustability.

FYI, the Z71, LS, LT; only differences are OEM springs and shocks. The links, brackets, geometry- everything else is the same. Z71 is the tallest of the bunch. LT softest of the bunch.

All the axles are **** *** 10 bolts, but there are 14 bolt SFs that swap in from the Hummer H2 and 6.2 NNBS SUVs/Ava.
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GM played with that idea when they built the concept RCSB Silverado SS, but it obviously didn't make it to production... for why, i ain't sure.
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There are more and better options out there that will bolt right up.
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Originally Posted by Tig
There are more and better options out there that will bolt right up.
Which companies make bolt in 4 links? Interested!
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Originally Posted by Last Call
Which companies make bolt in 4 links? Interested!
Ride Tech and KP

Ride Tech RideTech Bolt-On 4 Link for 99-06 Silverado

Here's one of KPs basic kits
Chris Alston's Chassisworks, Inc.; - GM 99-06 1500 Truck - Bolt-On 4-Link Suspension

Here's there complete kit
Chris Alston's Chassisworks, Inc.; - GM 99-06 1500 Truck - Bolt-On 4-Link Cantilever Suspension System



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