k10 with a 6 inch lift help!

[Jaredchevyk20]

Hello, i would like to put a 6 inch lift on my k10. What would i need to change in order to do this? Any worries or concernes with a 6 inch? i want to run 35's. Also, any brand suggestions and prices? Thanks

[cmabolt]

Imho, you probably don't need 6" for 35's. Just 4" will do fine and that's what most people do. There are many brands of kits out there that are nice. Research blocks VS full spring lift. Springs are more expensive but better ride. You may need to get drop pitman arm to help avoid bump steering. You may also need to extend e-brake cables, brake lines and extend drop line to rear axle. All this and 4 new shocks to accommodate the new distance between the suspension. The lift may also effect your drive shaft angle and reduce u-joint life. Wedging the axles to reduce pinion angle can help this.

So there ya go. Now you know what I know. I believe I have tuff country soft ride.

Also I think this is the wrong forum for this post. Should be general 4x4 forum.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by Jaredchevyk20

Hello, i would like to put a 6 inch lift on my k10. What would i need to change in order to do this? Any worries or concernes with a 6 inch? i want to run 35's. Also, any brand suggestions and prices? Thanks

For your reference, here's my K20 with BDS 4" lift springs and BFG 33" on 16.5 rims. its pretty tall for me.

Anything higher than 4" and you start getting into driveline angle problems and may require a lowering cross brace for the tranny and transfer case.

As for brands try Skyjacker, Tough country or BDS, there may be others places aftermarket company's to check like http://www.sdtrucksprings.com for or example.

After trying the gas charged shocks i'd recommend using hydraulic shocks for a softer ride as well, gas charged is mainly for off road use and can add to a rough riding truck. I have the gas charges Fox shocks right now, save your money and find a good set of Bilstine or other brand of hydraulic shocks.

One more thing to consider, your going to need longer brake hoses, this place has DOT legal braided steel plastic coated lines. http://www.offroaddesign.com/index.htm