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Tuttles · 06-07-2004, 03:35 PM

Just wondering if anyone could help me out. What is the best lift kit for a 2wd 88-90 suburban. I've been wanting to lift it yet have not been able to find many available. Thanks for any help

Dropped90Burb · 06-08-2004, 12:13 AM

Our suburbans(73-91) have the same suspension as the 73-87 pickups. Get ahold of Fabtech Suspensions and look for a lift kit for the 73-87 C-10. They wont have a listing for the suburbans. They have the best lift kits for the 2wd. Hope this helps.

Tuttles · 06-08-2004, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the help much appreciated

88Jimmy4x4 · 06-09-2004, 12:15 PM

How much lift do you want?

Tuttles · 06-09-2004, 04:53 PM

I was think round 3-4 possibly six depending on how much it will cost me for a quality kit

aggiedave98 · 06-10-2004, 02:49 AM

I just went through this. Fabtech is the ONLY option available for 2wd...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=106508

Let me know if you want more info.,

Tuttles · 06-10-2004, 01:03 PM

do you like the fabtech basic kit. I was wondering if the long travel was really worth it just for basic driving and hopefully some fun stuff later. It definetly improves the look i like it on yours aggiedave

aggiedave98 · 06-10-2004, 03:53 PM

well, it really depends on $$. The 3" basic is just a stronger spring (compresses less, but it's the same height as the original one) and a ball joint spacer.

It was hard for the guy to get the alignment done b/c the geometry is changed. It drives pretty well. If it's just for the street, I think it's a good choice. Not sure if offroading would really make the long travel a better choice.

glad you like the burb... I do.

Prerunner1982 · 06-15-2004, 05:06 PM

there are a number of ways to do this. you could go with a 3" lift spring or coil spring spacer. the addition of the ball joint spacers helps the alignment problem a bit. you can also go with tubular control arms, though i am not sure how much this helps anything except looks. the rear is easy, you could go cheap and go with blocks, new lift springs, or a shackle flip. you could also just do a body lift.

aggiedave98 · 06-15-2004, 11:00 PM

what exactly do you do for a shackle flip?? and don't tell me flip it...

Prerunner1982 · 06-17-2004, 11:20 AM

well flip it...

aggie this wont fix your problem....

you can either cut a slot in the original bracket and put the shackle down, instead of up, you can use a spring mount from the front of the rear springs as a rear shackle hanger, or you can buy a kit that already has the hanger made...

do a search in the 4x4 forum here, or go to coloradok5.com and do a search there you will find a load of things.

06-07-2004, 03:35 PM	#1
Tuttles Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8	Looking for lift kit for a 2wd 88-90 burban Just wondering if anyone could help me out. What is the best lift kit for a 2wd 88-90 suburban. I've been wanting to lift it yet have not been able to find many available. Thanks for any help

06-08-2004, 12:13 AM	#2
Dropped90Burb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paso Robles, Ca. Posts: 66	Our suburbans(73-91) have the same suspension as the 73-87 pickups. Get ahold of Fabtech Suspensions and look for a lift kit for the 73-87 C-10. They wont have a listing for the suburbans. They have the best lift kits for the 2wd. Hope this helps. __________________ 1990 Chevy Suburban 1/2 ton 2wd 1988 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton 2wd

06-09-2004, 12:15 PM	#4
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	How much lift do you want? __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

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06-08-2004, 01:46 PM	#3
Tuttles Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8	Thanks for the help much appreciated

06-09-2004, 04:53 PM	#5
Tuttles Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8	I was think round 3-4 possibly six depending on how much it will cost me for a quality kit

06-10-2004, 02:49 AM	#6
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	I just went through this. Fabtech is the ONLY option available for 2wd... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=106508 Let me know if you want more info.,

06-10-2004, 01:03 PM	#7
Tuttles Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8	do you like the fabtech basic kit. I was wondering if the long travel was really worth it just for basic driving and hopefully some fun stuff later. It definetly improves the look i like it on yours aggiedave

06-10-2004, 03:53 PM	#8
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	well, it really depends on $$. The 3" basic is just a stronger spring (compresses less, but it's the same height as the original one) and a ball joint spacer. It was hard for the guy to get the alignment done b/c the geometry is changed. It drives pretty well. If it's just for the street, I think it's a good choice. Not sure if offroading would really make the long travel a better choice. glad you like the burb... I do.

06-15-2004, 05:06 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	there are a number of ways to do this. you could go with a 3" lift spring or coil spring spacer. the addition of the ball joint spacers helps the alignment problem a bit. you can also go with tubular control arms, though i am not sure how much this helps anything except looks. the rear is easy, you could go cheap and go with blocks, new lift springs, or a shackle flip. you could also just do a body lift.

06-15-2004, 11:00 PM	#10
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	what exactly do you do for a shackle flip?? and don't tell me flip it...

06-17-2004, 11:20 AM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	well flip it... aggie this wont fix your problem.... you can either cut a slot in the original bracket and put the shackle down, instead of up, you can use a spring mount from the front of the rear springs as a rear shackle hanger, or you can buy a kit that already has the hanger made... do a search in the 4x4 forum here, or go to coloradok5.com and do a search there you will find a load of things.



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