Suspension lift for '88 K5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TheBobbyTrain · 02-02-2005, 01:52 AM

Ok, I have no idea of what to do here, so any and all help is appreciated. Also, I'm starting here for feedback before I go lookin' around for possibilities.

I only want about a 2-3 inch lift, and something sturdy enough to handle towing a boat in the summer, yet still has a ride that is bearable. Who has a good lift kit with everything I would need i.e. springs, brackets, etc.... that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Also, aside from the lift, what else do I need to accomodate the lift? New driveshafts, anything for the transfer case, etc???

Also, since I have an '88 K5 and it is the older body style, do I use parts for 87 Chevy/GMC or 88 and up? I'm new to all of this so please help me out here. Thanks

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-02-2005, 07:01 AM

88-91 K5s and suburbans are the same as far as suspension when comparing to the 87 and earlier vehicles. For 2" of lift you won't need any drive line mods. Tuff Country has 2" and 3" all spring lifts that will work well for what you want. www.offroaddesign.com sells them.

Mudder · 02-02-2005, 01:28 PM

Probably wouldnt hurt to have a raised steering arm and longer shocks if you go with their three inch. On the ex's old 86 I had to drop the transfer case down an inch or so but its really easy and may not have to be done if you dont get any viberations.

02-02-2005, 01:52 AM	#1
TheBobbyTrain Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 17	Suspension lift for '88 K5 Ok, I have no idea of what to do here, so any and all help is appreciated. Also, I'm starting here for feedback before I go lookin' around for possibilities. I only want about a 2-3 inch lift, and something sturdy enough to handle towing a boat in the summer, yet still has a ride that is bearable. Who has a good lift kit with everything I would need i.e. springs, brackets, etc.... that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Also, aside from the lift, what else do I need to accomodate the lift? New driveshafts, anything for the transfer case, etc??? Also, since I have an '88 K5 and it is the older body style, do I use parts for 87 Chevy/GMC or 88 and up? I'm new to all of this so please help me out here. Thanks

02-02-2005, 07:01 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	88-91 K5s and suburbans are the same as far as suspension when comparing to the 87 and earlier vehicles. For 2" of lift you won't need any drive line mods. Tuff Country has 2" and 3" all spring lifts that will work well for what you want. www.offroaddesign.com sells them. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-02-2005, 01:28 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Probably wouldnt hurt to have a raised steering arm and longer shocks if you go with their three inch. On the ex's old 86 I had to drop the transfer case down an inch or so but its really easy and may not have to be done if you dont get any viberations.



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