Stock 1987 k5

[Florida K5]

Looking for some opinions on what would be the best option to achieve an 8 inch suspension lift and still have a comfortable ride. not really sure if I should go a full spring lift or split it between suspension springs and Shackle flip/zero rates..

 

[xenomarine]

the way i'm doing mine is 8" skyjacker front springs, 4" TC ez rides and a shackle flip for the rear. the fronts ran me around $400 from national tire and wheel, shackle flip is ~$200 with shackles, and the rears cost me a set of tires i wasn't gonna use. it might be easy to find a set of rear lift springs.

i would definitely search the hell outta craigslist for springs, but the shackle flip you'll most definitely have to get new or from someone here. the easiest way to go would probably be to buy a full 8" kit with 4" blocks, then get the shackle flip and substitute those in.

 

[NorCal_Chris]

Dont forget:

Driveshafts
brake lines
steering


All adding significant cost if done correctly

 

[Florida K5]

The shafts I'll have to changed as I am putting 1 tons under it. Will I clear 36x14.50 ith 6" lift and zero rates all around?

 

[NorCal_Chris]

The shafts I'll have to changed as I am putting 1 tons under it. Will I clear 36x14.50 ith 6" lift and zero rates all around?

Fit is subjective...

Many fit 40ish in tires on 4-6 in of lift.

If you dont want to trim the body you will probably be ok with that. I would use the zero rate and push the front axle forward a touch. Will help keep the tire out of the rear of the fender.