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Mar 22, 2023 | 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cimmerian

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 can also confirm they work for a 2005 Blazer LS 2Door with a 2.5 inch rough country lift.........Note You will not want to fully extend your front keys to 2.5 inches In my case I had a hard time with a shop over the keys and alingment The results was the RC shocks ether blew Or could not handle the height And you would get a double dip of the shocks and a bottom out feel to it on the smallest of bumps in the road And looking the ZR2 is not 2.5inchs taller than the LS model it is 2 inches only And ya I would say you are off 1/2 inch before that shock travel is used And 1/2 inch before it returns It does have a effect ..And still better than the OEM RC shocks lol ....If you feel this ..Turn your keys a full turn each lower