Looking for Advice on Shocks! 2-Door Tahoe with DJM Flip!

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Sideburnz

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I installed DJM flip kit [FK1029-2D] in the rear of my 1999 2Dr Tahoe with the supplied shock extenders. I'm getting ready to purchase new shocks and I really want to go with Bilstein shocks. I’ve read though the entire shock thread and I’m still unsure of the part number to go with?

The DJM website list two differ shock sizes so I’m wondering about fabricating a 1” longer shock extender for the driver’s side?

Thanks to anybody that can help!
 

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This afternoon I measured the ride heigth from T-bar to eyelet:
Drivers Side: 16.5"
Passenger Side: 18"
 

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I’ve read through it several times and I’m confused too o_O
 

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Probably need a bit more information to help but this may give you some help...
Mine 1998 C1500 has a 4/6 drop DJM kit with all 4 new front control arms as part of the suspension kit. I used the DJM Calmax shocks that came with the kit for the front.

The kit also came with shock extender hardware that was bolted to the shock attach points on the drive axle. I used Suburban rear shocks by ACDelco P/N 504-550 and put a separate air supply line to each of them to reduce sway in turns. Also used a Suburban rear anti-sway bar. It's no Ferrari, but it does carve pretty nice.
 
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