Topic: Info on leveling my 02 AVY Z71

[timmyandtammy]

I would like to lift my Avy 2.5" in the front and 1" rear.  I would like to put 33" tires on along with new shocks.  I was looking at the readylift SSt kit.  Any info on kits and shocks would be appreciated. Also how hard are the kits to install ?

[oHIobellboy]

I cheated and went with a 3" body lift and new torsion keys up front to level mine to fit 33's under it. I kept the stock shocks though. We've got a member here that has 33's without a lift. I think he just cranked his keys up though. Maybe he'll chime in here.


Here's his Avy on the registy
http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php/topic,9781.0.html      OH3_z71

Looks like just 2" keys up front for now. He doesn't have a lift on it yet. That may be the cheapest/easiest way to do it.

[Fowlhunter]

I also have an 02, I went with the F@*d keys up front, 1-1/2" coil spring spacers in the rear and longer KYB shocks at the corners.  The front of mine is cranked about 2-1/4 to 2-1/2" and I am currently running LT285's.  I would go with the F@*d keys, I think when I purchased mine I paid about $65 for the pair?  Good luck and keep us posted.

[oHIobellboy]

I also have an 02, I went with the F@*d keys up front, 1-1/2" coil spring spacers in the rear and longer KYB shocks at the corners.  The front of mine is cranked about 2-1/4 to 2-1/2" and I am currently running LT285's.  I would go with the F@*d keys, I think when I purchased mine I paid about $65 for the pair?  Good luck and keep us posted.

Furd quoted me $65 EACH That's why I took my business to Summit for my keys.

[Ski Edition]

Next weekend I am going to put keys, spacers and shocks on another member's AV.  I think I'll do a write up with pics and help out other folks with questions on the installation. 

[Fowlhunter]

Next weekend I am going to put keys, spacers and shocks on another member's AV.  I think I'll do a write up with pics and help out other folks with questions on the installation.

Very nice, look at you stepping up!!   

I installed keys, rear lift blocks and new shocks on a buddy's Silverado a while back and he loves it.

[Ski Edition]

Very nice, look at you stepping up!!   

Your turn!!   

[Fowlhunter]

Your turn!!   

My turn for what?   

[Ski Edition]

My turn for what?   

Man, you know I love you like that little brother I never had!!   

[Fowlhunter]

Man, you know I love you like that little brother I never had!!   

I hear that!