Noobie To The Forum With 1988 R20 Suburban

[DesertBurb88]

Glad to have finally found a forum for these trucks (Suburbans). Below are pictures of my new to me 1988 Chevy R20 3/4 Ton 2wd Suburban. It sports the orignal 454 and runs great no smoke plenty of power. Been on the west coast as far as I can tell from the lack of rust.





I have a few questions for you guys. Looking for a 3rd row. From what I've been told a 92-98 third row from a suburban should work is that correct?

Also being that its 3/4 ton I was wondering if you all have found a way to lower it. I'm wanting a 5 inch drop in front and 7 inch drop in the rear at the most. I would rather not have bags to do the drop. Also if anyone has dropped on that low what size of wheels and tires are you running.

[scary gary]

Nice looking truck. Sorry, I dont have answers to your questions..

[snowpro90]

Nice Burb. I also own a R20 454 and love it. Have fun with it and don't let the gas pumps get you down.

[68Timber]

Cool Burb! I don't know anything about lowering a 3/4 ton, but if you can think of it then somebody here's likely already done it. Until someone chimes in, you can probably get more info than you need w/the search function. Welcome aboard!

[DesertBurb88]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm prepared for the gas pump shock I had a 1991 R1500 a year ago, it had a 350 though.

I talked to Western Classics Suspension today and according to Alan at their shop the C30 5" / 7" drop kit #80158 with a retail price $761.23 will work on these trucks. So now my question is has anyone bought it and tried it on one of these suburbans.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by DesertBurb88

Thanks for the compliments. I'm prepared for the gas pump shock I had a 1991 R1500 a year ago, it had a 350 though.

I talked to Western Classics Suspension today and according to Alan at their shop the C30 5" / 7" drop kit #80158 with a retail price $761.23 will work on these trucks. So now my question is has anyone bought it and tried it on one of these suburbans.

Ive used western Classic suspension before and thier stuff was compareable to other drop kits out there. just keep in mind that you may need to go with bigger rims depending on what spindle you go with. i know a 3" drop spindle rubs on a 15" rim. Out back a flip kit will fit but from more clearance for towing and what not id make a knotch.

cheers and good luck.

[DesertBurb88]

Cherub, thanks for the info on Western Classic Suspension. Yeah it has 16 inch due to 8 lug wheels are more limited but planning on going 18 or 20 inch if I decide to lower it.

[DesertBurb88]

I have decided to leave the truck at stock ride height, due to towing needs and use of this truck. Plus I live out in the desert by Palm Springs, CA and travel dirt roads quiet often. My thanks to everyone that commented on my questions. Stay posted just because I'm not modding the suspension and ride height doesn't mean it will stay stock looking either.