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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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id say lift it... imo
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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That looks insane.
4" leafs and torsion keys. What do torsion keys do? How do they work?
This is my first 4x4.
I was going to go with LCAs up front and shackle/hangers out back.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by blu01slver
i think it looks awsome, but the fact that its z71, well imo, i think its a waste of the z71 package. but still looks pretty good.
Anybody that buys the Z71 package in the first place with that idea in mind is an idiot. How much do they charge you to give you a new set of shocks and a 2" block in the rear? The z71 is great for resale value or if you plan to keep the stock suspension, but otherwise it's a HUGE waste of money IMO

Hell just buy a 4x4. They usually come with 3.73's and a g80 anyways and if you have plans to go up or down then who cares.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RandomHero
Anybody that buys the Z71 package in the first place with that idea in mind is an idiot. How much do they charge you to give you a new set of shocks and a 2" block in the rear? The z71 is great for resale value or if you plan to keep the stock suspension, but otherwise it's a HUGE waste of money IMO

Hell just buy a 4x4. They usually come with 3.73's and a g80 anyways and if you have plans to go up or down then who cares.
Z71 doesn't even add a block, all 4x4's have that. It's basically a shock and sticker package on the trucks. (Hoes are a different story) They may add a crappy skid plate to it also, but it only adds a couple hundred to the sticker and probably is negladgable once a price is negotiated.

There are usually more Z71's to choose from on the lot, so you are more likely to find all of the accessories you want in one wearing the badges.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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whose leafs are they, Hotchkiss? They always claim that they can't be used on the 4x4's, but the part# on the oem springs are the same whether it 2wd or 4wd. I have been meaning to pick up a set irregardless of what is said
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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When I bought mine the only non-Z71 4x4s any dealers had were the totally stripped down models...
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Interesting set up...4" springs and keys. You must have the keys pretty much maxed out huh? How's the ride quality? Did you have to change the shocks and shim the rear? (Sorry about all of the questions...I have a budget 3/4 drop and I really like your truck's stance )
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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if im not mistaken centerline sent you the wrong center caps, unless you have to have those for a 4wd

very nice truck man, but you have to have more than just tbar keys in the front for 4" worth of drop
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Very nice stance indeed. I was thinkin' wabout doing the same- were the keys enough up front or didja get spindles, too? I'm still bewildered why I need spindles.......
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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[QUOTE=blu01slver]but the fact that its z71, well imo, i think its a waste of the z71 package. QUOTE]
you might as well quit with that while your ahead.
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