4X4 S10 Lift Kits

[BlaneSVT]

well my race car is done now, do I work on bagging my 96 or lifting the 04?

damn these trivial decisions!

[GeorgesBlazah]

Lift it sucka!

[orangesonoma]

[BlaneSVT]

That looks fun... Ive been 4wdless for about a year , selling my F350 was a bad decision. Im glad Im back in a 4WD truck! I never even realy got a chance to take that deisel beast off road. I sunk my old cheap cherokee in 4ft or mud though!

[GeorgesBlazah]

If the F350 was a 6.0 be glad you got rid of it

[rbe10741]

2 in lift isnt worth lifting it at all why not go with like 4 or 6?

[Orionstheone]

Quote: Originally Posted by SandBlastedS10

Good info,
thanks for posting this.

the best kit out is the superlift 6 inch one wish it was available 5 years ago


i own a 95 s-10 4 door with TM 5 inch kit superlift control arms torsion keys k@n intake custom exhaust 2 " blocks in rear as well as spring over running 36 by 14.50 swamper radials on 15 by 10 rims jacobs ignition and more its my baby lol

[orangesonoma]

Quote: Originally Posted by Orionstheone

the best kit out is the superlift 6 inch one wish it was available 5 years ago


i own a 95 s-10 4 door with TM 5 inch kit superlift control arms torsion keys k@n intake custom exhaust 2 " blocks in rear as well as spring over running 36 by 14.50 swamper radials on 15 by 10 rims jacobs ignition and more its my baby lol

post more pics in our lifted pic thread.. i want to see it!!

[BlaneSVT]

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

If the F350 was a 6.0 be glad you got rid of it

Nope, 7.3, wasnt stock either. ****er moved out and left a cloud of black smoke behind it.

[GeorgesBlazah]

Nice, the 7.3s were solid motors. The 6.0s were complete garbage.

[BlaneSVT]

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

Nice, the 7.3s were solid motors. The 6.0s were complete garbage.

agreed, trans wasnt so solid though.....

[GeorgesBlazah]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlaneSVT

agreed, trans wasnt so solid though.....

True.....no trans is really solid behind a built desiel though lol.

[BlaZerFreaK92]

hows it goin! i just picked up a 92 s10 blazer with a 5"TM lift kit and a 3" body lift on it for $400!!!! i was wondering if there was anything i should check out on it before i start driveing it and taking it wheel'n..... is there anyway i can tell if the lift was done half ass??????

[Orionstheone]

anyone have the parts list required to do a SAS on my s10 blazer i know i need a 79 d44 and a ford 9 in rear anyone who can help thanks

[89-S-Dime]

RinkRat456 has writen a nice Tut on this, here is the link:
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f134/m...e-pics-295223/
might wanna PM him too

Here is the the part list he posted:

FRONT
Front 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Dana 44, 6x5.5" bolt pattern
Passenger flat top knuckle milled drilled and tapped for crossover steering
Sky-Manufacturing "thick" billet steering arm, Sky stud kit for passenger knuckle 4" drop pitman arm from Jeep Cherokee
Draglink from pitman arm to passenger knuckle provided by Sky-Manufacturing
Tie rod in lower location on knuckles
Chevy dual steering stabilizers for front mounted to tie rod
Bilstein 5150 shocks all 4 corners: 255/70 valving front, about 12" travel (they're all leaking before I even put them on, probably going with Bilstein 7100's)
Sky Toyota full width crossmember
Sky shackle mounts
Sky axle flip kits
Custom length, fully boxed shackles
3" Tuff Country EZ-Ride lift springs for 73-87 Full size Chevy, spring rate 325lb
Yukon Power-Lok limited slip differential for front
4.30 Dana ring and pinion
1/2 ton single piston calipers
12" cross drilled and slotted rotors
23" stainless kevlar wrapped brake lines
Rock Crusher Dana 44 differential cover

REAR
Axle over leaf in rear
Custom leaf spring pack, 2wd main leaf with #2 #3 and overload leafs from ZR2
1.5" lift shackles (lift shackles + ZR2 pack already lifted it 4")
1995 Rear Isuzu Rodeo Dana 44, 6x5.5" bolt pattern
Yukon Power-lok Limited slip differential for rear
4.30 Dana gears
Vented 12-1/4" rotors
1/2 ton single piston calipers
Bilstein 5150 12" travel shocks, 170/60 valving rear (again, leaking, probably going with 7100's in same travel and valving)
23" stainless brake line
Rock Crusher Dana 44 differential cover

[techweenie]

Just thought I'd vouch for the BDS 5" kit. I have it installed on my 94 Blazer and it was worth every penny. The only problem with the kit I've run into is how it utilizes the stock spring perches on the rear axle. If they aren't fully welded they will break and your axle will rotate and grind the shit out of your u-joints. It's not really a problem with the kit, but the stock axle. Overall, the BDS kit is rock solid and has some nice features not found on the Trailmaster kit. I've been going pretty easy on it for fear of breaking stuff, but, considering the fact I rammed a tire into a tree stump a couple weeks ago and didn't damage anything, I think I've been going a little too easy.

I'm running 32" BFG A/T's and I had to moderately trim the front fenders to get them to clear. They still rub in some extreme situations. I didn't have to trim anything in the rear. I'm going to try 33's when I need new tires.

A quick word of advice to go with any suspension lift on an S10: Invest in the heaviest duty stuff you can find for idler/pitman arms, tie rod ends, and ball joints. OE replacements wear out insanely fast and you'll end up spending way more in the end. Both Spicer and Power Performance make heavy duty parts that are highly rated. There was some talk about uniballs a while back, but they were found to have a short lifespan and are no longer available. Word on the street is Power Performance has the best ball joints money can buy.

[lt250rracer]

what modifications are needed to do a 3 inch body lift using an older kit. on a 2001 blazer.

[BatwingZ]

Lots of good info in here.. didnt knwo BDS made a Non-Z model 5" kit...
Also on the suspension component stuff.. Ive heard that MOOG stuff is some of the best stuff you can get... Very strong and great quality.

[HighRidinS10]

any input on a 2" PA body lift for a 95 S10 ZR2? And do you recommend the 2 inch or 3. Thanks

[WhiteNoise96]

[quote=89-S-Dime;3695339]

Tire sizes with 5-6" of lift
32's should easily clear, if using stock wheels expect the tires to rub on the frame and sway bar at full lock
33's should fit with minor trimming
35's may fit with massive trimming
quote]

do these tires sizes apply to any combo of lift? im thinking of doing a 3'' body lift and then a 2'' suspension lift on my 96 4dr. would i still be able to fit 15x8 Cragar Soft 8's with 32's?

[techweenie]

[quote=little-ten;4650473]

Quote: Originally Posted by 89-S-Dime

Tire sizes with 5-6" of lift
32's should easily clear, if using stock wheels expect the tires to rub on the frame and sway bar at full lock
33's should fit with minor trimming
35's may fit with massive trimming
quote]

do these tires sizes apply to any combo of lift? im thinking of doing a 3'' body lift and then a 2'' suspension lift on my 96 4dr. would i still be able to fit 15x8 Cragar Soft 8's with 32's?

32's will fit but you will need to trim the fenders a little up front. The back should be fine. The backspacing of your wheels will determine exactly how much needs to be trimmed. I have 15x8 wheels with 4-1/2" backspacing and they stick out pretty far. I'm pretty sure if I had 5-1/2" backspacing I wouldn't have to trim as much plus it would look better. My tires don't even come close to rubbing on the frame.

[2000zr2s10]

What about lifts for ZR2's and what tire will fit them?

[HighRidinS10]

Quote: Originally Posted by HighRidinS10

any input on a 2" PA body lift for a 95 S10 ZR2? And do you recommend the 2 inch or 3. Thanks

cant anyone help me?

[SPECTACLE]

Any or all of these kits work on the crew cab models??

[techweenie]

Any suspension lift will work, but I'm not sure about body lifts. The number of mounts and/or location may be an issue.

[s10furlife]

I installed the Rough Country 2" suspension lift last year and am happy with it so far, but I am going to be adding a 2" body lift with 0 offset wheels and hopefully 32's, but Im already thinking bigger and I was wondering what input anyone has about the Trailmaster 5" lift. I figure that with the 2" body lift would easilly fit the 33*9.50's I want to put on it...any thoughts?

[techweenie]

You will want new upper control arms with the Trailmaster kit because the stock ones become too weak when they are trimmed for shock clearance. The BDS kit includes new tubular control arms. Either way, one of those lifts paired with a body lift will clear 33's will minimal trimming. Personally I think a 9.5" wide tire will look goofy, but they will greatly reduce stress on the suspension. In fact, I think my 32x11.5's look too narrow.

[s10furlife]

Quote: Originally Posted by techweenie

You will want new upper control arms with the Trailmaster kit because the stock ones become too weak when they are trimmed for shock clearance. The BDS kit includes new tubular control arms. Either way, one of those lifts paired with a body lift will clear 33's will minimal trimming. Personally I think a 9.5" wide tire will look goofy, but they will greatly reduce stress on the suspension. In fact, I think my 32x11.5's look too narrow.

I agree they may look narrow, and I'm not going for less stress on my suspension. I am going for better off road performance, and I know that the narrower the tire the better digging power its going to have...and I figure I can use the upper control arms that came with the Rough Country 2" lift...sound good? Me personally I dont like the big wide tires for off roading they just float on top of stuff and get stuck easier because they have less weight psi to help them grab.

[PPASMF]

this is a great thread for anyone lookin to lift w/o straight axle swap. the only one i would know anything on is the 5" trailmaster lift kit for early models. i have one on my 89 s-15 jimmy and it has worked out great. still need to do many mods though to fit 35's under it. major fender trimming!!! well hope this helps anyone out.

[s10furlife]

Quote: Originally Posted by PPASMF

this is a great thread for anyone lookin to lift w/o straight axle swap. the only one i would know anything on is the 5" trailmaster lift kit for early models. i have one on my 89 s-15 jimmy and it has worked out great. still need to do many mods though to fit 35's under it. major fender trimming!!! well hope this helps anyone out.

Did you put a body lift in your truck? cuz if you didnt thats a whole other thought...if i did the body lift too I would probably be able to fit 35's under my truck with the right wheels...but i do like the narrow tires...so maybe i would stick with the 33 * 9.50's anyways

[Blazin_Jason]

What are the differences in the 98+ BL kits compared to the 94-97 kits?