So I am new to modifying trucks but I have a mechanical and engineering background. I am looking at adding a 2" RC spacer leveling kit to my 2017 z71 and a 1" block in the rear to lift the truck but not totally eliminate the rake. My Dad has about 20+ years working on vehicles and he's under the impression that this lift could reduce the life of the CV and ball joints. I don't really want to move to fully new struts as my current shocks have a lot of life left in them and my understanding is that the Eibach and Bilstein options really stiffen the ride which I don't want. I realize that adding the lower spacer on the front level will change the coil preload and marginally stiffen the ride.
My questions are:
1) Whether this level of lift adversely affects the CV or Ball joints or whether the change in angles is within the tolerance of the OEM parts?
2) Do I need to change my rear shocks to add a 1" Block?
3) What affect would a diff Drop have and is it significant?
My questions are:
1) Whether this level of lift adversely affects the CV or Ball joints or whether the change in angles is within the tolerance of the OEM parts?
2) Do I need to change my rear shocks to add a 1" Block?
3) What affect would a diff Drop have and is it significant?