1994 Sierra crew cab 4x4 dually, 6" suspension lift

[Davidk3500]

Just joined the forum today! Sorry I posted this in the wrong section before..

I've got a 1994 Sierra crew cab 4x4 dually with a 454. I just purchased a 6" suspension lift from tuff country.
For tires I've got 6 brand new bf Goodrich all terrain ta's, 315 75 r16
I've got a mint box to put on this truck as well as a really decent set of real wheel flares. Two mint fromt fenders, mint doors and rear bumper. Once it gets a bit warmer I'll be able to put everything on. I have a friend who is a front end specialist to put the suspension lift on it. After that comes paint, black!

My other truck is a 1992 k2500 suburban with a 350. I'm currently swapping the interior in it and putting on new quarters and a rocker.

Anyways awesome forum I'm glad to be here

 

[Eskimomann209]

Looks good

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

You are gonna need some 2.5 or 3" spacers to run them tires on the rear. Should be a nice setup though.

 

[twomanymontes]

Sounds like a solid plan. Can't wait to see the progress

 

[Davidk3500]

Yeah those spacers, do you know if I need 2.5 or 3" spacers?? Also should I put spacers on the front as well?

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

3" to be safe imo. You night could squeeze 2.5" on a stock rim, but I wouldn't try it. Really no need to in the front. Maybe 2" at most if you have frame rub if front when turning.

 

[Davidk3500]

Thought I wo

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[Davidk3500]

Ok just got back from the tire shop, I had them put two of the bf Goodrich 315 75 r16 tires on my stock rims to get a measurement for the spacers on the rear. Looks like 2" spacers will give me clearance of 1" between the tires. He said to stay away from aluminum spacers all together and to get steel spacers instead. I suppose I should get 2.5 spacers in case I need to carry a load or haul a trailer.
I have a cousin who is a front end specialist coming next weekend to instal the lift kit, pictures of the instal and afterwards coming soon.

 

[Davidk3500]

Brought the truck into our shop this morning, started into installing the suspension lift. Upper and lower a arms are undone, drop brackets for the front end installed with bolts loose. Upper a arm brackets fitted in ready to be bolted on. Only major issue so far is the torsion bars. We can't get them out of the keys. We had them heisted up red hot with a blow torch and pounded on the rear end side through that small hole with a punch but couldn't get it to budge. Short of cutting them and getting new ones any suggestions? We're back at it for another day tomorrow.

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[GMC1994K1500SierraSL]

I had to remove the whole bracket that the keys are in and put it on the floor, then heat and beat mine mercilessly with big hammers


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