TC Springs - Was Sent Wrong Springs?

[LBK TX BeaterBurb]

Hello all!

I picked up a '91 Suburban on the cheap back in May. Runs really strong with a fresh trans; just a solid old Burb - bone stock, ugly, MIA white paint (I think clear coat was optional back in the day), towed behind an RV. I am planning a mild build. Intent is to create a highway-camping-dirt bike recovery rig that will function as base camp for my two-wheel excursions (base camp is Eureka Colorado, between Silverton and Animas Forks). I've been doing parts collection all summer and now she is in the paint shop.

I just purchased a Tuff Country 4" EZ Ride kit for an 88-91 Sub with 56" rear springs and quad shocks. The kit arrived and I was looking at the spring labels and both the rear and front springs said 73-87 Chevy. It also came with a 73-87 Dana 44 steering arm. The bolt kit was for a 88-91. The shocks were SX8000 23" and the rear springs were 56" as ordered.

I am going to call SD Truck Springs tomorrow to inquire, but does anyone here know if this is normal? Shouldn't I be seeing 88-91 on these parts?

 

[Avery4jc]

Suburbans and blazers carried over into '91 but the year ranges you see labeled on most stuff are referring to trucks.

 

[nvrenuf]

You have the right parts.

The same springs work from 73-91 (assuming the rear spring length is correct). The reason for the different year bolt kit is the bolt size changed in '88.

 

[LBK TX BeaterBurb]

Thanks!

 

[Big Ray]

cool


do yourself a favor, check out this thread...


clickity

 

[LBK TX BeaterBurb]

cool


do yourself a favor, check out this thread...


clickity

Obviously, I am new to the website (and to straight axle Chevys). My DDs are an older LS430 and the wife's X5; I really am enjoying my Suburban from a perspective of simplicity as I actually get to do "stuff" to it at a lower than reasonable cost. I love fabrication and application so this old girl is the perfect platform for my wrenching inclinations.

The link you sent me is an intriguing build. I had already found that one but I have only made my way about 1/4 through it from the beginning.

Thanks and I look forward to being part of the forum!

 

[Big Ray]

I forgot to say Hi and welcome!

pardon my bad manners....


Burbs have a healthy following here...


btw, we love pics here...

 

[K85 Octane]

*Clears throat*

we love pics here...

 

[LBK TX BeaterBurb]

*Clears throat*

Point taken... I will start a new thread with what I have. She is in the paint shop right now. Only two before pics. Plenty of build pics after paint, I promise. I will be out of the country on business for a week or so; hopefully some good pics by Christmas.