1988 k3500 4x4 SRW lift/leveling kits. Help please.

[DieselTech]

The factory bracket is welded in and the bds bracket is the same size as factory I had a k3500 can confirm same size no need for the bds bracket kit

Ok thanks. Lmao it is not like I haven't already spent a fortune on a old farm truck.

But dang it! It's my Ole farm truck.

 

[DieselTech]

Ok guys & gals I started getting parts in for the truck. Wish the weather would warm up, so I could work on it.

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[DieselTech]

I got new Dayton rear springs 22797 at Fleetpride to go pick up. I also bought all new axle cradles & top u-bolt spring plates.

A Bilstein 33-174625 steering stabilizer to pick up.

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[DieselTech]

I got a couple questions hopefully somebody can answer.

1: if I can crank the torsion bars to get 2" of lift in the front? Do I need to get extended brake lines?

2: if I do get the 2" of lift I want? Do I need to get the knock out punch for the control arm brackets? For alignment when performed.

3: How bad does a 2" crank on the torsion bars affect my alignment? I do plan on rebuilding the front end at some point. A-arm bushings, ball joints, wheel bearings, cv axles, tie rod ends, idler arm.

Thanks. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[b454rat]

I got a couple questions hopefully somebody can answer.

1: if I can crank the torsion bars to get 2" of lift in the front? Do I need to get extended brake lines?

Shouldn't have to. In less have really short lines.

2: if I do get the 2" of lift I want? Do I need to get the knock out punch for the control arm brackets? For alignment when performed.

It shouldn't affect alignment, but wouldn't hurt to have it checked.

3: How bad does a 2" crank on the torsion bars affect my alignment? I do plan on rebuilding the front end at some point. A-arm bushings, ball joints, wheel bearings, cv axles, tie rod ends, idler arm.

Refer to answer #2. I'd wait to do the alignment after replace all the suspension pieces.

Thanks. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DieselTech]

Shouldn't have to. In less have really short lines.


It shouldn't affect alignment, but wouldn't hurt to have it checked.


Refer to answer #2. I'd wait to do the alignment after replace all the suspension pieces.

Thanks. I was a bit hesitant to crank on the torsion bars, till I got all the front end parts to replace everything.

I am hoping the 1½ rear spring blocks I got are right for the looks I am going for. I would like the truck to be 1/2" lower in the front.

 

[DieselTech]

I just had 1 other question pop into my head.

With cranking the torsion bars 1½"-2" on the front? Will I need to get longer sway bar end links?

Thanks.

 

[Sean Buick 76]

I just had 1 other question pop into my head.

With cranking the torsion bars 1½"-2" on the front? Will I need to get longer sway bar end links?

Thanks.

No you shouldn’t

 

[DieselTech]

No you shouldn’t

Thanks. I was planning on buying new ones, but was curious on if longer ones were needed, before I ordered a set.

 

[Sean Buick 76]

It’s a good thought though. I recently had to customize some sway bar link extensions for a truck with a 6” lift.