Important Kit Notes
- 1. The rear springs that come in this kit are designed to replace stock 52" eye to eye springs. Some vehicles produced during this time period were manufactured with 56" rear springs. You must measure your stock springs (center of eye to center of eye) before order to make sure you get the correct springs.
- 2. Both driveshafts will need to be lengthened, exhaust modification required and aftermarket extended brake lines will be required.
- 3. Emergency brake cable extension may be required.
- 4. If your vehicle is equipped with a front anti-sway bar, order the anti-sway bar shackle link kit listed in the accessories.
BDS Suspension 8" Lift Kit for 1973 - 1976 GM 4WD K5 Blazer/Jimmy, K10 / K15 1/2 ton Suburban and pickup trucks.
Front lift is accomplished using our acclaimed Glide-Ride Leaf Spring Suspension System, featuring stand up, bolt style leaf alignment clamps, anti-friction pads, and tapered leafs.
This lift kit includes new u-bolts, urethane spring bushings, brake line relocation brackets, sway bar drop brackets, 4" steering arm, 3" steering block, and transfer case drop as well as many other options.
The rear lift for the 52" rear spring option will include new 8" rear Glide-Ride leafs with all the performance features of the front springs. The rear lift kit for the 56" spring option will include new 6" rear Glide-Ride leafs with all the performance features of the front spring with a 2" block and u-bolts.
Check out the similar 6" kit install article done by Offroad.com.
- Tire & Wheel Combinations
- 38" x 15" w/15 x 10 and 3-1/2" back spacing
*Trimming may be required*
- Est. Installation: 8 hours
- Difficulty Level (easy 1 - 5 complicated): 5
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