I am in the process of trying to restore my 1991 K1500 to its former glory. I am the second owner, but the first owner was my father, so I am aware of everything that has or has not been done to it since it was purchased new in '91. I just removed the bed from the truck today and have it set up to do body repair work and repainting separately before bolting it back on. While inspecting the rear frame and making plans to wire brush and repaint it black, I noticed my passenger side leaf spring (still the original factory springs) is cracked. I plan to replace both leaf packs, and possibly the shocks and stabilizers as well while I am at it. I will be replacing the front fenders with new ones soon too, so I have a unique opportunity to work on all of the suspension components with much easier access to everything right now.
Lifting the truck is not a primary goal, nor do I really desire to lift it any higher than stock. I do, however, want to replace or possibly upgrade everything while I have easier access to work on all of it. I'm okay with something that is better than the OEM stuff that raises it a little bit, but nothing too drastic that will require further modifications to accommodate, if that makes sense.
I am open to suggestions on parts/kits/etc. for this project, and anyone with personal accounts/tips/advice is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you all in advance for any help you can provide in this endeavor.
Lifting the truck is not a primary goal, nor do I really desire to lift it any higher than stock. I do, however, want to replace or possibly upgrade everything while I have easier access to work on all of it. I'm okay with something that is better than the OEM stuff that raises it a little bit, but nothing too drastic that will require further modifications to accommodate, if that makes sense.
I am open to suggestions on parts/kits/etc. for this project, and anyone with personal accounts/tips/advice is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you all in advance for any help you can provide in this endeavor.