Leaf springs and Shocks
#1
I tried searching the forums but either I'm getting old and blinder (likely) or just not using the search function correctly. Anyway,to get to my question :
I have the 2.5 in Rough Country lift on my 2000 LS 2dr 4x4 Blazer. I want to replace the leaf springs, spring bushings, and get four new shocks since I think the ones that came with my lift kit are shot.
I know having the lift kit in the mix complicates matters, so I don't know which brand/part numbers to get. I was looking at getting all Bilstein shocks but apparently I can't use their regular Blazer ones with the lift kit? Can you guys give me a hand with manufacturers and part numbers? I'm looking for heavy duty stuff since I live in a rural area and there are lots of trails and unpaved roads. Thanks!
EDIT :
I have confirmed that ZR2 OEM Bilstein shocks do work on regular 4x4 Blazers. Part numbers are :
The front shocks, 24-014120
The rear shocks, 24-018197
These are Bilstein B6 4600 shocks.
I have the 2.5 in Rough Country lift on my 2000 LS 2dr 4x4 Blazer. I want to replace the leaf springs, spring bushings, and get four new shocks since I think the ones that came with my lift kit are shot.
I know having the lift kit in the mix complicates matters, so I don't know which brand/part numbers to get. I was looking at getting all Bilstein shocks but apparently I can't use their regular Blazer ones with the lift kit? Can you guys give me a hand with manufacturers and part numbers? I'm looking for heavy duty stuff since I live in a rural area and there are lots of trails and unpaved roads. Thanks!
EDIT :
I have confirmed that ZR2 OEM Bilstein shocks do work on regular 4x4 Blazers. Part numbers are :
The front shocks, 24-014120
The rear shocks, 24-018197
These are Bilstein B6 4600 shocks.
Last edited by Cimmerian; 10-05-2020 at 08:39 PM.
#6
So I contacted Bilstein, KYB, and Rancho. None of them make front and rear shocks for a lifted Blazer.
Any ideas, anyone? I really don't want to get another set of Rough Country as they blow out fairly soon.
Any ideas, anyone? I really don't want to get another set of Rough Country as they blow out fairly soon.
#7
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Download Skyjacker's 2020 Catalog. It has all their shock specs (starting on page 214) so you can find them by length and mount type. It's a little tedious, but might be your best option.
Last edited by Tom A; 09-11-2020 at 03:33 PM.
#9
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*EDIT*
Pro-Comp actually lists them by application (for my year, anyway, but yours should be the same). They show the stock length for a 2 inch lift, and this is what they show for a 3 inch lift.
Last edited by Tom A; 09-11-2020 at 03:57 PM.
#10
This is awesome.... your a saint...
while on the subject, do you have any recommendations for a leveling setup for towing heavy trailers? My camper pushes 4k lbs when loaded, and I sit backwards hot rod lol...
I need to redo my leafs and get new absorbers, so I've been following this thread closely lol...
while on the subject, do you have any recommendations for a leveling setup for towing heavy trailers? My camper pushes 4k lbs when loaded, and I sit backwards hot rod lol...
I need to redo my leafs and get new absorbers, so I've been following this thread closely lol...





