Getting/Installing my 1st lift kit.

[tuner-automotive]

Trucks a 1991 GMC Jimmy
350 V8
700R4 manual tranny

Im getting a custom 6" lift from a guy that makes the leaf springs.
Its only costing me $175!
Includes
4 - New Rancho 5000 shocks
4 - New Leaf springs with poly bushings
4 - Sets of new ubolts
Transfer case shims
Steering linkage

I just started work at a custom hot rod shop so tools and macjinery arent really a problem.
Getting time in the garage when the racks are empty is the hard part.
Anyways............
What tricks or little things should I look out for and or do?
Any links to lift DIY threads?

 

[dhcomp]

Depending on the age/location, hit all the spring bolts and all the other fasteners you need to remove with PB blaster, or WD 40 for a few days before you need to take them apart. If there is any rust, this will be a lifesaver!

 

[gambit420s]

700R4 manual tranny

ummm..... it aint no tiptronic....

 

[Greg72]

ummm..... it aint no tiptronic....

Maybe it's a manual valve body.





And to further elaborate on the original question:

1. Longer Brake Lines for sure

2. Try a "SEARCH" - Seriously, this question has been asked (and answered) about 620,988,521 times already.

"The answers are out there..."

 

[tuner-automotive]

700R4 manual tranny - oops typo.

700r4 auto tranny