1988-1998 GM 1500 6" Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS193H)

Engineered to improve stance, performance, and capability, the BDS 6" lift kit for 1988-1998 Chevy and GMC K1500 and K2500 6-lug trucks clears up to 35" tires with zero track width change. Up front it uses torsion bar drop brackets, heavy duty upper control arms, high-arched 1/4" steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, and heavy duty skid plates, with steering geometry corrected by CNC-machined ductile iron knuckles, plus sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, CV spacers, and hardware. The rear offers a replacement lift block/add-a-leaf combo or full Glide-Ride leaf spring options, new u-bolts, and NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

Features

• High clearance crossmember design maximizes ground clearance
• Robust steering knuckles for long lasting durability and ESC compatibility
• High-strength replacement upper control arms provide durability and serviceability
• HD skid plate system for improved offroad protection
• Multipoint differential relocation brackets to secure the front axle and improve CV angles
• Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
• Rear add-a-leaf freshens up worn factory leaf springs and includes new center pins
• NX2 shocks: nitrogen-charged, twin-tube design, 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving, dual-welded ends, 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 has a silver-dollar-sized plaque on the rear reading "NP246" and the dash displays 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)
• BDS85600, Shock- 24.80 x 14.80 x 2 - EB1/EB1 (UPC 711745609266)
• BDS85609, Shock- 30.95 x 18.15 x 2-3/8 - BP8/EB1 (UPC 711745609341)