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Lift Kit list - 1/11/2008 12:53:23 PM
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nj4x4blaze
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I grabbed this from another site *cough*s10forum*cough*88-S-Dime did a great job with this list.... lol.. Its great list of info about each lift Kit.
Lift kits available for your IFS 4x4 S-series
Superlift 2" lift kit:
This kit comes with new torsion bar adjuster keys that attach to the rear end of the torsion bars. These load the torsion bars and determine vehicle ride height. Replacement tubular, upper control arms make realignment possible. For rear lift, the options are add-a-leafs and/or shackles. This lift is known to cause premature wear of CV boots, ball joints, idler arms and pitman arms due to the more severe angles created by the upper a-arms and t-bar crank. Although 2" to 3" can be achieved using this lift, that is the maximum and will increase wear.
Rough Country 2" lift kit:
This kit is very similar to the Superlift 2" lift. It also comes with new torsion bar adjuster keys to lift the front and new upper control arms. For rear lift it provides shackles. Also included are front shock relocation brackets and polyurethane bushings.
Trailmaster 5" lift kit:
This kit comes with differential drop bracketry which helps maintain factory C.V. joint angles. It includes new steering center link tie-rod extensions and shocks. However, because it utilizes stock upper a-arms, you need to cut them for shock clearance. Rear lift is achieved by relocating the leaf springs from bottom to top of axle. This lift is also not without problems, in some trucks there doesn't seem to be enough camber adjustment, which causes the insides of both front tires to wear VERY badly due to the tops of the tires are still laid in about 2.5 degree's. This is caused by the way in which drop brackets are mounted. If they are a fraction of an inch off it could cause this problem. The best correction is adding the upper control arms from the Superlift 2" or Rough Country 2" lift. Depending on the amount you go off-road, you will see premature wear of idler arms, pitman arms and halfshafts. If you use the kit with stock, cut upper control arms they may break.
BDS 5" & 6" lit kits:
These kits also use differential drop bracketry. However, instead of tie-rod extensions, a dropped center steering link is supplied as well as new upper control arms for appropriate shock clearance. Also included are brake line relocation brackets and one-piece front & rear cross members that increase frame rigidity and are locked together with a differential skid plate. Rear lift is achieved by rear spring over axle conversion.
Superlift 6" lift kit:
This kit comes with bracketry that lowers the factory upper & lower control arms 6". Both front & rear ‘legs’ of each upper control arm are captured by a single bracket then additionally strengthened with cross members. Rigidity is further increased by a unique belly-pan that connects the two lower control arm cross members. A new "dropped" centerlink and Centerlink Stabilizing System to support the centerlink, prevent premature pitman and idler arm wear. Front CV axle angles are addressed by lowering the differential 5 1/2". Rear lift is achieved by relocating the leaf springs from bottom to top of axle.
Body Lifts
are the cheapest way to lift your S-10; by lifting your S-10 you gain extra room for bigger tires. Pros of body lifts include stock ride characteristics and a taller stance. Some people don’t like body lifts because the frame is exposed, this can be corrected by installing Nurf Bars and Gap Guards. 2” body lifts are available for 84-04 S-10’s and 3” body lifts are available 84-94 S10’s and one company makes 3” body lifts for S-10’s up to 97 and this kit can be modified to work on late model S-10’s as well.
For more lift, you can do a solid axle swap. Most people opt to fabricate their own SAS. There is one place that provides s
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RE: Lift Kit list - 1/12/2008 8:29:00 AM
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wildirish
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my question is; with all of these suspension lifts, does one need to get different length driveshafts? if so, what else?
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RE: Lift Kit list - 1/12/2008 7:27:30 PM
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nj4x4blaze
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No driveshaft mods needed... Just need to get your y-pipe modified because with these kits they include a new bracket to lower your front diff. And what happens theh y-pipe is in the way and it blocks the drive shaft for your 4wd. It's a simple mod that any muffler shop can do. Other than that these kits include everything you need for the install. I would just recommend getting new upper and lower balljoints.
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www.subsonickustomz.com
NJ,MI,IN,WI,IL,CO,MN,AZ,NC,
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RE: Lift Kit list - 1/13/2008 10:38:56 AM
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jimmyboy
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i see that could be a sticky topic!!!
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RE: Lift Kit list - 2/28/2008 1:24:12 PM
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Psychropod
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BDS also offers a 2" lift for '94-97 S-trucks, for under $200. Here's the link:
2" GM S Series Body Lift
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This kit comes complete with front and rear bumper relocation brackets, tow hooks relocation, fuel fill extension, fan shroud relocation, as well as new body block and hardware for a clean simple installation. There is no welding required and thorough instructions to walk you through every step.
Has anybody here used this one?
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RE: Lift Kit list - 2/28/2008 2:45:46 PM
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willjones
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Wow, I know that that list must have taken a while to make, but I love how all of the info is easily comparable. Thanks.
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RE: Lift Kit list - 2/28/2008 3:45:34 PM
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nj4x4blaze
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I can't take credit for that write up. 88-s-dime on S10forum did it. I just copied and pasted it here. That's why I gave him credit at the begining of the post.
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Dave- 01 blazer 4x4, 6" Superlift Kit,15x8 on 32''s and 20"x9" on 33''s,New Jersey Chapter
www.subsonickustomz.com
NJ,MI,IN,WI,IL,CO,MN,AZ,NC,
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RE: Lift Kit list - 3/13/2008 3:41:49 AM
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nj4x4blaze
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Keep us updated when you start to do your lift.
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Dave- 01 blazer 4x4, 6" Superlift Kit,15x8 on 32''s and 20"x9" on 33''s,New Jersey Chapter
www.subsonickustomz.com
NJ,MI,IN,WI,IL,CO,MN,AZ,NC,
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RE: Lift Kit list - 3/21/2008 11:43:39 AM
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cherryred4x4
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I also made up a list of 4wd lift kits back in 2006. It's not a written comparison, but a list of what was available.
http://www.blazerforum.com/m_25912/tm.htm
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