1988-1998 GM 1500 / GM HD 6" Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Shocks (BDS193FS)

The BDS 6" lift kit for the 1988-1998 Chevy and GMC K1500 and K2500 6-lug trucks improves stance and clears up to 35" tires, designed around heavy-duty upper control arms and steering knuckles that offer zero track width change for maximum driveability. Up front the kit uses torsion bar drop brackets, HD upper control arms, 1/4" thick high-arched steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, HD skid plates, and CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles with sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, and CV spacers. The rear is available with a replacement lift block / add-a-leaf combo or full Glide-Ride leaf springs, new u-bolts, and precision-tuned NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.

Features

• High clearance crossmember design maximizes ground clearance
• Robust steering knuckles for long lasting durability
• High-strength replacement upper control arms provide durability and serviceability
• HD skid plate system improved offroad protection
• Multipoint differential relocation brackets to secure the front axle and improve CV angles
• Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
• Add-a-leaf designed to give 4.5 inch of lift and freshen up old worn-out factory leaf springs
• Includes new center pins
• Nitrogen-charged
• Twin-tube design
• 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving
• Dual-welded ends for increased strength
• 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston
• Self-lubricating seals
• Silver powder coat finish

Specs

• Front Lift Method: Cross-Member
• Rear Lift Method: Block
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 6 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 5 inch

Recommended Tire & Wheel Fitment

• Tire Size: 35x12.5
• Wheel Diameter: 17x8, 20x9
• Back Spacing: 4.5/5.25

Notes

• Requires exhaust modification.
• Special tool (Kent Moore Tools Part #J-36202-A) is required to unload/load torsion bars. Not available through BDS.
• Requires frame bracket modification and differential mount modification.
• Not recommended for long box extended cab models due to crossmember interference.
• All models equipped with auto-trac may require a new front driveshaft. The auto-trac New Process 246 transfer case can be identified by the silver dollar sized plaque on the rear of the transfer case that reads NP246. The dash mounted display will display the Auto 4WD symbol. NP243 is not auto-trac.
• Aftermarket wheels are required.
• System will not work on some '88-'95 vehicles equipped with spindle mounted front ABS sensor.
• Traction bars will not work on regular cab, short box models.

Includes

• BDS011459, 88-98 GM K1500 (6-Lug) 5in Rear Box Kit (UPC 658848611881)
• BDS021602, 88-98 GM K1500 (6-Lug) 6 Inch Front (1of3) (UPC 658848614769)
• BDS021605, 88-98 Front box kit (2of3) (UPC 658848614776)
• BDS021606, 88-98 Front box kit (3of3) (UPC 658848614783)
• FOX98224620, Fox 2.0 Shock 23.65 x 15.05 x 2- EB1/EB1
• FOX98224662, Fox 2.0 Shock 30.05 x 18.45 x 2- BP8/EB1