Ok....I wasnt planning this originally but....'89 K3500 Straight axle conversion...

[Darkrider]

Yes, just redrill all the holes.

And I meant 3 link front.

Well not exactly, your rear frame section would need to be shortened prior. The point from which the frame steps up behind the cab, to the the bumper is about 18" longer then the shortbox frame section. So the hangers would need to be moved, but the frame would need to be shortened first in order to allow the right angle and location for the hangers.

Hmmm def worth some thought thats for sure! One thing I like about the truck being an Lb is that I still have around 6ft of box space left with my tool box in place.

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[Darkrider]

Ok what is your guys opinion of the Off road unlimited kit? If i'm understanding right on stock height leaf springs the kit adds 3" of lift over the stock ifs height correct?

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=1158&idproduct=10756

So if I were to use 2.5" lift springs for a square body I would have 5.5" of lift correct and 7" on 4" springs right?

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[Darkrider]

Ok what is your guys opinion of the Off road unlimited kit? If i'm understanding right on stock height leaf springs the kit adds 3" of lift over the stock ifs height correct?

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=1158&idproduct=10756

So if I were to use 2.5" lift springs for a square body I would have 5.5" of lift correct and 7" on 4" springs right?

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[outalne94z71]

Ok what is your guys opinion of the Off road unlimited kit? If i'm understanding right on stock height leaf springs the kit adds 3" of lift over the stock ifs height correct?

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=1158&idproduct=10756

So if I were to use 2.5" lift springs for a square body I would have 5.5" of lift correct and 7" on 4" springs right?

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i had 9" with 4" springs and my mounts were tucked up higher than theirs, it was technically 10" with the bigger perches i made on the axle but i am not counting that in this case

 

[Darkrider]

i had 9" with 4" springs and my mounts were tucked up higher than theirs

Then what height would I be at with stock springs and with 2.5" lift springs?

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[outalne94z71]

Then what height would I be at with stock springs and with 2.5" lift springs?

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well stock would be at least 5" then and 2.5 would be at least 6.5" if you subtract from what i had gotten, their kit drops the hangers further than i had on my 94 so those numbers should be higher

 

[Darkrider]

well stock would be at least 5" then and 2.5 would be at least 6.5" if you subtract from what i had gotten, their kit drops the hangers further than i had on my 94 so those numbers should be higher

That kit uses front springs from a 73-87 4wd correct? So I would be sitting at 6.5" on a 2.5" lift? So I would have a nice stance on 35" tires if thats the case.

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[Darkrider]

After reading the info on the off road design kit it looks like a better designed kit for a better price. Either way I should gain around 5.5" of lift on 2.5" lift springs on either kit or 7" of lift with 4" lift springs.

Here is the info on the ORD kit..

http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/88-98SolidAxleConversion.htm

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[Darkrider]

posts or threads?

Posts, ken and I had a discussion about a sas kit in this thread and I need them moved to the solid axle swap thread listed in my sig.

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