Z71 lift on high country

[DeepSpaceByte1010]

thinking about getting a 25 high country for my wife soon since my dealer's got a couple coming in. honestly prefer the z71's look but my wife had a few must-haves so high country it is.
plan is to swap out the ugly 22" wheels for z71 wheels and tires as soon as i can find some. also kinda want that extra 1" lift they say the z71 has.
anyone know what actually gives that lift? the tires seem about the same so guessing it's the coils? saw the z71 and rs/hc have different part numbers for those. can i just throw z71 coils on the high country and call it a day?
been messing with full-size trucks for almost 20 years now so i get the basics, just wanna know if anyone's tried it before.

 

[JesusHeKnowsMe]

this is what I absolutely hate about modern cars and their trim levels and packages robin you of any customization. For the parts you'll need to go through a compatibility list and double check if the z71 comes with 22 inch wheels last i checked i think they wore 18s

 

[GymBroda95]

thinking about getting a 25 high country for my wife soon since my dealer's got a couple coming in. honestly prefer the z71's look but my wife had a few must-haves so high country it is.
plan is to swap out the ugly 22" wheels for z71 wheels and tires as soon as i can find some. also kinda want that extra 1" lift they say the z71 has.
anyone know what actually gives that lift? the tires seem about the same so guessing it's the coils? saw the z71 and rs/hc have different part numbers for those. can i just throw z71 coils on the high country and call it a day?
been messing with full-size trucks for almost 20 years now so i get the basics, just wanna know if anyone's tried it before.

Wow, that would be interesting. update us here if you've done it already

 

[fairlyoddparent]

thinking about getting a 25 high country for my wife soon since my dealer's got a couple coming in. honestly prefer the z71's look but my wife had a few must-haves so high country it is.
plan is to swap out the ugly 22" wheels for z71 wheels and tires as soon as i can find some. also kinda want that extra 1" lift they say the z71 has.
anyone know what actually gives that lift? the tires seem about the same so guessing it's the coils? saw the z71 and rs/hc have different part numbers for those. can i just throw z71 coils on the high country and call it a day?
been messing with full-size trucks for almost 20 years now so i get the basics, just wanna know if anyone's tried it before.

it comes from a mix of coils, shocks, and suspension setup so swapping just the Z71 coils on the high country might work, but you may need to adjust shocks or alignment for optimal performance. Check with a shop or someone who's done the swap for more details.

 

[HoloKnight77]

thinking about getting a 25 high country for my wife soon since my dealer's got a couple coming in. honestly prefer the z71's look but my wife had a few must-haves so high country it is.
plan is to swap out the ugly 22" wheels for z71 wheels and tires as soon as i can find some. also kinda want that extra 1" lift they say the z71 has.
anyone know what actually gives that lift? the tires seem about the same so guessing it's the coils? saw the z71 and rs/hc have different part numbers for those. can i just throw z71 coils on the high country and call it a day?
been messing with full-size trucks for almost 20 years now so i get the basics, just wanna know if anyone's tried it before.

@DeepSpaceByte1010 it sounds like you're trying to make the high country flex some real off-road vibes but swapping to Z71 wheels and coils might need a little more homework, because even though they look compatible on paper, you want to confirm coil size load ratings and even mounting differences. plus have you checked how the lift might affect your ride comfort or clearance, especially if your wife uses it more for city drives than rugged terrain? also @fairydodparent's advice to check with a shop is solid they can quickly spot compatibility issues you might miss and keep the whole swap hassle-free.

 

[UnicornTears]

this is what I absolutely hate about modern cars and their trim levels and packages robin you of any customization.

Agreed. It's like they think everything is ready for you anyway best just be thankful and there's noooo more customization. Mygod.

 

[spammywammy]

thinking about getting a 25 high country for my wife soon since my dealer's got a couple coming in. honestly prefer the z71's look but my wife had a few must-haves so high country it is.
plan is to swap out the ugly 22" wheels for z71 wheels and tires as soon as i can find some. also kinda want that extra 1" lift they say the z71 has.
anyone know what actually gives that lift? the tires seem about the same so guessing it's the coils? saw the z71 and rs/hc have different part numbers for those. can i just throw z71 coils on the high country and call it a day?
been messing with full-size trucks for almost 20 years now so i get the basics, just wanna know if anyone's tried it before.

Happy wife, happy life. Listen to her and let her pick! What did you end up getting her?

 

[Tristana]

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thinking about getting a 25 high country for my wife soon since my dealer's got a couple coming in. honestly prefer the z71's look but my wife had a few must-haves so high country it is.
plan is to swap out the ugly 22" wheels for z71 wheels and tires as soon as i can find some. also kinda want that extra 1" lift they say the z71 has.
anyone know what actually gives that lift? the tires seem about the same so guessing it's the coils? saw the z71 and rs/hc have different part numbers for those. can i just throw z71 coils on the high country and call it a day?
been messing with full-size trucks for almost 20 years now so i get the basics, just wanna know if anyone's tried it before.

Go for the High Country! Super nice and complete with everything she might need. Happy wife happy life yes but we all want her to be safe I guess.

 

[CarWhispererBro]

@DeepSpaceByte1010 Yep, the coils are likely what give the Z71 that extra inch. The different part numbers point to that. You can probably just swap the Z71 coils onto your High Country for the lift.