Do I need a transfer lowering kit for a 4" lift?

[rodmillen]

I just bought a 1990 K5 Blazer 4x4 and I am new to the K5 world. I am going to order a BDS 4" lift with two extra shocks for the front end and the stabilizer also. My question is, will I need a transfer case lowering kit for that or is the stock height fine?

 

[ryoken]

no.. lowering your tc is bad, it helps your back angle, but hurt's your front shaft angle....

and you don't need 2 extra shocks for the front, waste of money..

 

[sweetk30]

buy a tuff country with easy ride springs and save a few bucks .

next skip the extra shocks they have proven to be useless in stuff not raced .

t/case lowering kit helps the rear shaft but kills the front c/v head working angle a lot of times. best to install lift and go from there . we have found over the years a t/case lowering kit is just a giant bandaid that causes more problems.

the steering stabilizer is good in single form up to 35" tires . then if need more or looks 2 is o.k.

your other post of loose steering be more specific ?

at the wheel ?

in the wheel like whole coloum is loose in tilt ?

in general ?

have you checked ball joints / tie rod ends / frame for cracks were box bolts or loose box to frame bolts ? few to start with .

let us know more thanks .

 

[rodmillen]

Yeah I want to put 35x12.5 tires and 15x8 wheels. So one steering stablazer wI'll probably be fine. Thank you guys for the input. So the two shocks up front don't make a difference for the extra money?

 

[K85 Octane]

nope
spend the money for two shocks on one good shock and be ahead of the game

 

[rodmillen]

Thanks a lot man