need help on installing 3" body lift

['89Z71]

I have an '89 GMC Sierra Z71 with the 350 and a 5spd manual tranny and i would like to install a 3" body lift.
From what I've heard I need a steering extension(encluded in the kit) and i would have to do some work on the shifter? or tranny linkage?
I NEED HELP! any and all info on this install is needed. I want it to be done right the first time
Thanx! I'm new to this forum so hi from me to everyone!!!!


below is a pic of my truck the 3" body lift will go into(excuse the salt and dirt:p )

[dtlilly]

Welcome to the site from Graceland. I am a transplanted Cheesehead, as I'm from The Oneida Nation, and grew up in Muskego. Warning!!! You may find this site addictive.

[Yukon Jack]

From what I gather you need to watch your emergency brake cable, brake lines from the master cylinder, any wiring that might get pulled tight, gas tank fuel hose, t/c shifter and tranny shifter linkage, maybe even body to frame ground straps, watch bumpers so they don't grab the body.

Prior to lifting cab, loosen all body bolts. When lifting the cab go slow and check to make sure nothing is catching. Do one side at a time, After get one side done, don't tighten the nuts until finish the other side. Probably want to recheck torque on the nuts and bolts after 100 miles or so.

['89Z71]

thanx for your help Yukon Jack. im still asking around and so far ive learned alot. more info welcome!

[69custom4x]

89Z71, I did a 3" body lift on my 88 chevy 1 ton, and my 93 suburban. The 88 was a stick and was a lot easier than my 93 with the automatic. No problems at all with the 88. No linkage adjustment. The sub on the other hand required quite a bit of extra work. (Rear A/C lines, automatic linkage adjustments, anti-lock brake lines to watch) Just watch those brake lines and make sure you take everything (wires, hoses, etc.) loose from the frame before you jack the body up. Also, most kits don't come with the cover piece for the back of the truck where the bumper meets the bottom of the tailgate. I ended up using a mud-flap like material I had laying around.

['89Z71]

the main thing im concerned about is the stick. someone told me that i have to lengthen it 3" for the 3" kit. do they mean lengthen it at the bottom of the stick in the tranny or just lengthen it at the top of the stick by the shift knob to get the right hight for arm reach? im thinkin just arm reach. can some clarify this please. thanx O and one more thing, is it legal to raise the rear bumber or would this b too high. i already have a 2" suspension lift installed.

['89Z71]

i almost forgot, how long will this instal take

[MAC67]

dtilly is right,,this sight is very very addictive,,its an awsome place full of great people,,last time i did i body lift i had all my new parts and brackets ready to go in and it took me and another guy around an hour to do it