1988-1998 GM 1500 / GM HD 6" Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Shocks (BDS194FS)

1988-1998 GM 1500 / GM HD 6" Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Shocks (BDS194FS)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

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
• FOX 2.0 shocks: 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body, internal floating piston monotube design, CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends, 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft, race-developed high-flow piston, application-specific valving, clear anodized 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

• 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)
• 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