Stock Avalanche Springs vs Z71 springs

[navigator]

a couple other notes are a lot of people put in a lot of time on tools and write ups, articles etc for new folks to find what they need. The folks that have already done the work don't need the write ups. We put the write ups out there to help new folks. The more threads you have about Z71 springs and which lift is the best and what size tires will fit and such, the harder it is for new folks to find what they need. The result is 100 threads with the same answers and when the new folks see that instead of reading through them all, they post a new thread.

this is the way Trail voy was.
Don't get me wrong, the folks on here love to help new folks, we just want to make sure offroadtb.com is a useful tool that folks can use for a long time.

[v7guy]

Ed and Chris nails it Frank.
Having dozens of threads on the same topics doesn't help the knowledge base. It makes the forum more difficult to search. The problem we seem to be having lately is that the large majority of the new people aren't reading, or when they are reading they aren't reading the ENTIRE thread. So we get lots of the same questions over and over.
In addition, you are short changing yourself by starting new threads on old subjects because even if you get a couple answers you're not getting the entire set of options/possibilities because most of us are tired of repeating ourselves.

Personally, I try to take the time to update old threads when I have new info, as do many here. But it's a complete waste of my/our time if nobody reads it.
It also gets pretty irritating when we have taken the time to post the info and we discuss it at length and then people don't do a search and read what is already there.

I've worked on vehicles most my life, but was completely new to offroading when I joined this site. You can read in my build thread that I didn't even know exactly what I was wanting to do with the truck. I've learned a rediculous amount by reading, mostly on here and some on google and pirate. Then I made some decisions and started documenting my mistakes, troubles and solutions on here. Then of course there's plenty of practical experience at this point, but it's hard to have practical experience if you don't read. In addition you can kill yourself during a recovery if you don't read.

If you read a lot you'll be able to understand whats going on. It just takes a lot of reading on your part.

Notice that the common suggestion in this thread and everywhere on the board is to read? There's a reason.

[JorDaneeKey]

My theory is if you are asking if it will be too "harsh" or "stiff" then it will be for you regardless. It's like trying on a pair of shoes. Try and see. Don't like it? Try something else. Want reviews? Then read the reviews. Also, take second and think about the platform the springs come from. How do those trucks ride? Notice that the ride gets better with more weight? How does a TB weigh in comparison? And when you are in the cab of the truck, do you feel the same ride the rear does? No, of course you don't.

Personal preference, z71s. Unless you're a passenger in the back, the ride over rough city streets are fine.

I still petition that the "Omg, look what's on the OS" thread be mandatory reading.

[The Roadie]

...Unless you're a passenger in the back, ...

My rear seat holds the fridge slideout and gear. Passengers can bring their own rig to the party.

[MelloYello88]

Wow, I think my eyes are bleeding after reading this thread.

[darring70]

[blacksheep]

Ill take the risk and answer the question. The standard moog springs for the Tahoe will put give the rear about 1/4-1/2" lift, the HD version will add another 1" to that. The ride didn't change noticeably with any of the springs, they where just longer. The results are from an EXT so the height may change with a lighter trailblazer.

[954gooner]

FWIW, I've been riding around on the Z71's for two days now (will be putting a post up in a few days). While they are certainly stiffer than factory, to me they aren't anywhere near as bad as I have seen them made out to be. As far as ride quality, I find it to be how the TB should have been from the factory. Bear in mind that anything you read is personal opinion.

[DirtyBacon04]

just wait until they're broken in and you got some weight in the back, feels awesome, had mine for like 2 years almost

[boog2006]

400 pounds of concrete in the back today on mine and you didn't even notice...