2016 Z71 Suburban

jcarnes7

New member
I just bought a 2016 Z71 suburban and about to begin a build. Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, pictures? I have some ideas I like but I'm not married to anything yet.
 

Tiki

Observer
After modifying a few vehicles, I find a few small adjustments usually end up being better than the over the top plans that we dream in our head. I plan on something similar to the below picture: 1.5-2” of lift, stock wheels, and 285/65R18 or 275/70R18s. Slightly better traction, slightly more capable, fix at any dealership, OEM style. That combo will get my family’s where we need need to go (which is 95% pavement and 5% dirt if we are lucky). Dont need a tank to have fun.
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Grassland

Well-known member
Aftermarket modifying a few vehicles, I find a few small adjustments usually end up being better than the over the top plans that we dream in our head. I plan on something similar to the below picture: 1.5-2” of lift, stock wheels, and 285/65R18 or 275/70R18s. Slightly better traction, slightly more capable, fix at any dealership, OEM style. That combo will get my family’s where we need need to go (which is 95% pavement and 5% dirt if we are lucky). Don the need a tank to have fun.
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Does not look like a hearse anymore!
That looks like how it should.
 

D45

Explorer
I have tire size dilemmas as well, for when I lift my 2016 Silverado

285/65R18; 32.6" X 11.20"

My current size:
265/65R18; 31.6" x 10.40"

275/70R18 seem way too small: 33.20" x 10.80"

285/75/18 seems like a tall tire that might rub: 34.8" x 11.2"

285/70R18 seems like a nice size: 33.70" x 11.20"...…….not at tall as the 285.75 and a tad taller than that 285/65
 

phsycle

Adventurer
Aftermarket modifying a few vehicles, I find a few small adjustments usually end up being better than the over the top plans that we dream in our head. I plan on something similar to the below picture: 1.5-2” of lift, stock wheels, and 285/65R18 or 275/70R18s. Slightly better traction, slightly more capable, fix at any dealership, OEM style. That combo will get my family’s where we need need to go (which is 95% pavement and 5% dirt if we are lucky). Don the need a tank to have fun.
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That will get you to a lot of fun places and pretty far back into the backcountry. Much further than we did with a Subaru. And we took that thing waaaay out there.

Tire wise, I’d probably go 275/70/18 due to cost and availability. 33’s will be plenty of tire.
 

Martinjmpr

Wiffleball Batter
Around here it seems like they only sell them in two colors: Black and white. And black outnumbers white 2:1.

I guess it makes sense if it's functioning as a limo (which I think is what most brand new 'Burbs are) but no way would I want a black vehicle if I was traveling in the desert.
 

XJLI

Adventurer
Agree with the above poster, dont do too much. Just level it with spacers if the shocks are in good shape, once they go, you can upgrade to a bilstein or fox coil over setup and some UCAs for more travel and better angles.
 

Tiki

Observer
Stock wheels and factory offset are pretty tricky maintaining clearances on newer GMs. Even with a 285 I believe you’ll still get some amount of rubbing on the factory sway bar at full lock. I am opting for the the 275 KO2s as I end up needing full lock steering regularly in the land of parking garages and suburbia. Another example of 275s

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There are quite a few options when it come so to aftermarket struts and coilovers (5100, 6112, Fox 2.0, Fox/King 2.5, etc). I’m happy with my Kings on my pickup, but considering a more frugal option for our suburban.
 
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XJLI

Adventurer
i hear a LOT of good things about the 6112s. Where is the tire rubbing? I'd be curious to see. I feel like that is a lot of lift for not much bigger tire.
 

ErockinTaco

New member
OP, have you figured anything out? I have a 2016 Tahoe that I'm considering a few modification on but I haven't got very far.
 

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