Lift for 1997 k1500

[Turnerjcaleb411]

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Wanting level kit but don’t wanna use torison keys heard lots of bad stuff, so was wondering if I could get some skyjacker front shocks with 2-3in lift. If there is any other way other than SAS and crank torison bars/keys would be much appreciated.


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[slowburb]

If you have a 4wd truck you have torsion bars and no springs.

 

[Turnerjcaleb411]

If you have a 4wd truck you have torsion bars and no springs.

I know this but I’m worried about my wheel bearings and alignment going out whacked


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[DeucesAllin]

I know this but I’m worried about my wheel bearings and alignment going out whacked


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.... then park your **** and buy a prius.

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[Turnerjcaleb411]

.... then park your **** and buy a prius.

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How about **** you *****


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[df2x4]

Well this escalated quickly...

To answer the question, shocks aren't going to do anything for you. Shocks aren't load bearing. The practical way to level a 4WD GMT400 is to crank the factory keys up 2". Don't go up any higher than that. Aftermarket keys/leveling kits are a waste of time and money, they won't gain you anything over the factory keys. Yes your ride comfort will suffer. Yes your suspension angles will be worse and you'll probably wear things out quicker. If you don't want those side effects then my advice would be to leave it alone.

 

[Jay33089]

Well this started off well! I have the keys cranked in my 2000 ccsb. Raised it a total of 2.5". Have not had a bit of trouble. I had to have it lined up after cranking, but nothing major. Still drives and rides like it did before I cranked it. The key here is not to just run the adjustment bolts in as far as they will go. Take your time and do it little by little, measuring as you go. Got mine 1/2" lower in the front so I wouldn't take a chance of having any squat. Couldn't be happier with the results. Even though I have a 6 inch lift sitting in my building that's just itching to go on! But I'm not in a hurry! Still gotta buy some bigger tires!

 

[DeucesAllin]

Let me start off by saying first time using Tapatalk not sure if this right sub forums

Wanting level kit but don’t wanna use torison keys heard lots of bad stuff, so was wondering if I could get some skyjacker front shocks with 2-3in lift. If there is any other way other than SAS and crank torison bars/keys would be much appreciated.


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You could get shocks with 3 FEET of lift. You still have to squeeze them in between your torsion bar-sprung lower, and your shock dampened upper.

Or do what I did on m Torsion sprung suburban-get coilover mounts and ditch the t bars all together.


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[DeucesAllin]

*Body mounted upper

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[magimerlin]

Let me start off by saying first time using Tapatalk not sure if this right sub forums

Wanting level kit but don’t wanna use torison keys heard lots of bad stuff, so was wondering if I could get some skyjacker front shocks with 2-3in lift. If there is any other way other than SAS and crank torison bars/keys would be much appreciated.


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1st of... FORGET aftermarket keys(leveling kit), plain and simple.... the stock keys can level you out with no issue. Stock keys can max you out to the bump stops. Nothing will get past the bump stop. Once it's there it's there..

What bad have you heard about keys(stock not aftermarket)?? That is what out trucks use stock in conjunction with the torsion bars.

Will you have to get an alignment after you crank? It's definately a good idea in my book. Will a crank to level mess up your front end? No it will not, as long as your alignment is good. Will it exaggerate worn out current parts, usually as the angles all changed.

2nd.. shocks... standard oil and or gas charged shocks(like what our trucks use) DO NOT add lift. When they say "shocks with 2-3" lift" they mean the shock travel length is longer and or adjusted for tje lift compared to the stock shocks.

Unless you do the whole 4"+ lift, a crank or SAS is the only way to lift these trucks via the suspension. Only other way to make it look lifted is a body lift.

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