1988-1998 GM HD / GM 1500 6" Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS194H)

BDS 6" lift for the 1988-1998 Chevy and GMC K1500 and K2500 6-lug trucks with clearance for up to 35" tires. For maximum driveability, the kit is built around heavy duty upper control arms and steering knuckles that offer zero track width change. Up front it uses torsion bar drop brackets, heavy duty upper control arms, 1/4" thick high-arched steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, heavy duty skid plates, and CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles. In the rear, choose a replacement lift block / add-a-leaf combo or full Glide-Ride leaf springs, with 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
• 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
• Glide-Ride multi-leaf progressive springs eliminate the need for a lift block, reduce axle wrap, and maintain factory payload ratings
• 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) 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 NP246 transfer case is identified by a silver-dollar-sized plaque reading NP246 and the dash 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

• BDS001559, GM 1/2 ton 5.5in Rear Spring (UPC 658848611218)
• BDS011519, 88-98 Rear Leaf Spring Box Kit (UPC 658848611942)
• 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)