BDS148H | BDS Suspension 8 Inch Lift Kit For Chevrolet/GMC Blazer, Jimmy, V20 Suburban (1988-1991) | Leaf Springs, NX2 Nitro Series Shocks
8 Inch Lift Kit For Chevrolet/GMC Blazer, Jimmy, V20 Suburban (1988-1991) | Leaf Springs, NX2 Nitro Series Shocks
Description
Go big with your 1988-1991 Chevy and GMC 3/4 ton Suburban to raise the bar to new heights with this 8-inch lift kit from BDS Suspension. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 38" tires.
Up front the lift kit includes Glide-Ride leaf springs, 4" steering arm and 3" steering block for steering correction, brake line brackets, sway bar drop brackets and precision tuned NX2 nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear this kit utilizes a set of Glide-Ride leaf springs for the ultimate performance on and off road, new u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro shocks.
Glide-Ride Leaf Springs
Built to outperform, BDS engineered the Glide-Ride leaf springs into a multi-leaf progressive spring rate design that provides a smooth ride with any load. This is accomplished with an exclusive triple-stage leaf spring design. Upgrading to BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will provide flexibility throughout the suspension cycle.
Features & Benefits
- Easy, 100% Bolt-on installation
- Glideride leaf springs to provide full lift height and increased capacity
- New steering arm maintains proper steering angles for improved handling
- Cast steel blocks and add-a-leaf provide level stance from front to rear
- Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control
- Upgrade to FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks for maximum performance on and off-road
Recommended Tires & Wheels
(Trimming may be required)
- 38 x 15.5 with 15 x 10 and 3.5 in. Backspace
Important Notes
- Both driveshafts may need to be lengthened.
- Aftermarket extended brake lines are required for installation.
- Exhaust modification may be required to clear the front driveshaft.
- Emergency brake cable extension kit may be required.
- #001608 come with OE style rubber bushings installed.
- The 3/4 ton commonly came with a factory 56" eye to eye rear leaf spring. However, some were produced with a 52" rear spring. This kit will not work with 52" rear springs. If ordering rear leaf springs, be sure to measure your factory rear spring before ordering.
- If equipped with a factory front sway bar, order the front sway bar shackle link kit listed in the accessories section.
- Some vehicle came with factory front dual shocks. If you wish to replace the factory duals, you must order the additional two auxiliary shocks in the options.
Installation
Est. Install Time :
8 hrsDifficulty Level :
Very DifficultSpecialty Tools Needed :
Ball Joint Separation Tool, Cut-off Tool
Specification
- Front Lift Method : Leaf Spring
- Front Lift Height : 8
- Rear Lift Method : Leaf Spring
- Rear Lift Height : 8"
- Shocks Included : Yes
- Lift Height : 8-10"
Application List
Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive Type | Fuel Type | Position | Lift Height |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1988 | Chevrolet | V20 Suburban | ALL | ALL | GAS | ||
1988 | GMC | Jimmy | ALL | ALL | ALL | ||
1988 | Chevrolet | Blazer | ALL | ALL | GAS | ||
1989 | Chevrolet | Blazer | ALL | ALL | GAS | ||
1989 | GMC | Jimmy | ALL | ALL | ALL | ||
1989 | Chevrolet | V2500 Suburban | ALL | ALL | GAS | ||
1990 | Chevrolet | V2500 Suburban | ALL | ALL | GAS | ||
1990 | Chevrolet | Blazer | ALL | ALL | GAS | ||
1990 | GMC | Jimmy | ALL | ALL | ALL | ||
1991 | GMC | Jimmy | ALL | ALL | ALL | ||
1991 | Chevrolet | V2500 Suburban | ALL | ALL | GAS | ||
1991 | Chevrolet | Blazer | ALL | ALL | GAS |
Component List
2 BDS001801 73-91 GM 8in Front Spring
1 BDS011003 88-91 GM Blazer/Suburban Front Box Kit
1 BDS011208 GM 3/4 ton 2in Rear Box Kit
1 BDS081401 69-91 GM 4 Steering Arm
1 BDS082501 3" Steering Block w/Studs and Nuts - Dana 44 Front Axle
1 BDS121000 73-87 GM Transfer Case Lowering Kit
1 BDS121451 Front Sway Bar Drop Kit
2 BDS85639 Shock- 29.70 x 17.60 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1
2 BDS85650 Shock- 26.20 x 15.80 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1
Details
- BDS148H
- BDS148H
- 840416402018
- BDS Suspension
- New
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Shipping Information
- Item Requires Shipping
- 149.0 lbs.
- W14.0000” x H7.0000” x L53.0000”
- $200.00
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