3/4 axle swap lift question

[kcrivi71]

My 89 k5 has a 3/4 axle swap previous owner did out of an mid 80s suburban I believe , question is when ordering a lift kit would I got with the 89 1/2 ton k5 lift kit or a mid 80s suburban 3/4 ton lift kit ... Seems like the 3/4 ton burban lift kits are cheaper than the 1/2 ton k5 kit ... For example 4 inch lift all spring from rough country is about 100 difference from the 3/4 ton burb and 1/2 ton k5 if I recall correctly ... So is there any difference between the lift kits and what would you all suggest I go with when the time comes ? Thanks

 

[85 Jimmy]

If it's going in a K5 I'd get the one for the K5. IIRC some suburban's got 56" rear springs, but all K5's got 52" rear springs. Unless you want the longer 56" springs for your K5.

 

[kcrivi71]

Thanks for the reply

 

[85 Jimmy]

How much loft are you trying to get? If it's just 4" and your rear springs are in decent shape you could just do a shackle flip in the rear and get new 4" lift springs for the front. Along with longer shocks and brake lines.

 

[kcrivi71]

I am wanting to do a 4 inch lift with 37s ... I like the idea of the shackle flip but I'm kinda leaning toward all spring lift been looking at bds and ord tuff country gonna save up some more first ,... I just sold my rc 6 in lift decided to go a different route . Thanks again

 

[4xcrazy]

If you have 3/4 ton axles under it now, order the lift kit for a 3/4 ton, otherwise they'll send you the wrong U-Bolts.

I did that with mine, had 3/4 ton setup, but ordered for the 1/2 ton status that my truck actually is. Had to wait for them to ship new U-bolts.

 

[kcrivi71]

^^ thank you