Now that you understand the risk and money involve into lifting up S-Series you can be able to move on to the next step of figuring out the lift you want.
Read this sticky for further information before making a thread and ask when most of the answers are there or here.
Lift Spindle, Taller spindle by 3" from stock regardless what brand(except for 1st Generation Fabtech which is the one and ONLY true 3.5" lift). Maintains ride feel which means no stiffness or softness after the lift spindle install. There are several company that makes them. You can read this thread for further info of install, mods, recommendations.
Install
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/spindle-remove-and-install-436799/
Mods
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/those-who-own-plan-to-buy-lift-spindle-read-396248/
Recommendation/Specs
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/aim-vs-fabtech-lift-spindle-info-334564/
Aim= Aim, Springtech, Chassistech, same company
FT= Fabtech
Lift Coil, Taller, different spring rate from stock is what provides the lift. However, you need to understand that you cannot go more than 2.5" lift coil on STOCK OR SHORT TUBULAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS!!! Doing so will cause more problems than you can imagine, VERY unsafe, and the ride will be beyond horrible.
Spring rate, height is what gives the lift and ride feel.
There are couple alternate lift coils WITH stock/short tubular shot upper control arms.
Aim 2.5" WITH same engine you have
Example
2.5" lift, 4 Cyl. Use them on 4 cylinder 1st or 2nd gen. Using one of V6 will give you an extra inch which will be TOO TALL. Using this on V6 will actually won't give you as much lift but 1"-1.5" which may be ok if that's what you want.
Moog 5662/5664, they are used for other vehicles with heavier engine but DO fit on S-Series and do provide little more lift but not as much as Aim/Fabtech/Name brand lift coil which also gives you less stiffer ride which you may prefer for mainly daily driving with minimal to no offroading.
5662 is used on 4 cyl and 5664 on 6 cyl.
FCS5662 or FCS5664 is the part number if you order through local auto store.
Here's link to rest of Moog coil specs.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/moog-spring-rates-394589/
Fabtech, 3"lift coil ONLY FOR LONG TRAVEL!
Dick Cepek 2", you can get them off through eBay under the seller ID esp_corp. They provide 2" lift coil, they are stiffer than Moog coils BUT gets you 2" of lift.
Rough Country 2", they are STIFF coil for 2" lift, it's NOT worth buying unless you're going Long Travel.
Install
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/having-trouble-installing-coil-springs-402701/
Mods
Best to flip your balljoint if you're planning on offroading more than just easy trail. It gives you better angle position which last longer and positive camber which is easier when it comes to lifting your stock control arms.
Brake lines
This thread pretty much sums it up.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/brake-line-after-lifting-441430/#post6966475
Thanks to Barry James, Red Baron, 89-S-Dime, Dezertdimes.com, What?, and several others for the informations, trial and errors, and help to achieve spread awareness to help others preventing issue, problems, mistakes and instill proper information for the S-Series for you people to enjoy. :tup:
Read this sticky for further information before making a thread and ask when most of the answers are there or here.
Lift Spindle, Taller spindle by 3" from stock regardless what brand(except for 1st Generation Fabtech which is the one and ONLY true 3.5" lift). Maintains ride feel which means no stiffness or softness after the lift spindle install. There are several company that makes them. You can read this thread for further info of install, mods, recommendations.
Install
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/spindle-remove-and-install-436799/
Mods
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/those-who-own-plan-to-buy-lift-spindle-read-396248/
Recommendation/Specs
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/aim-vs-fabtech-lift-spindle-info-334564/
Aim= Aim, Springtech, Chassistech, same company
FT= Fabtech
Lift Coil, Taller, different spring rate from stock is what provides the lift. However, you need to understand that you cannot go more than 2.5" lift coil on STOCK OR SHORT TUBULAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS!!! Doing so will cause more problems than you can imagine, VERY unsafe, and the ride will be beyond horrible.
Spring rate, height is what gives the lift and ride feel.
There are couple alternate lift coils WITH stock/short tubular shot upper control arms.
Aim 2.5" WITH same engine you have
Example
2.5" lift, 4 Cyl. Use them on 4 cylinder 1st or 2nd gen. Using one of V6 will give you an extra inch which will be TOO TALL. Using this on V6 will actually won't give you as much lift but 1"-1.5" which may be ok if that's what you want.
Moog 5662/5664, they are used for other vehicles with heavier engine but DO fit on S-Series and do provide little more lift but not as much as Aim/Fabtech/Name brand lift coil which also gives you less stiffer ride which you may prefer for mainly daily driving with minimal to no offroading.
5662 is used on 4 cyl and 5664 on 6 cyl.
FCS5662 or FCS5664 is the part number if you order through local auto store.
Here's link to rest of Moog coil specs.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/moog-spring-rates-394589/
Fabtech, 3"lift coil ONLY FOR LONG TRAVEL!
Dick Cepek 2", you can get them off through eBay under the seller ID esp_corp. They provide 2" lift coil, they are stiffer than Moog coils BUT gets you 2" of lift.
Rough Country 2", they are STIFF coil for 2" lift, it's NOT worth buying unless you're going Long Travel.
Install
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/having-trouble-installing-coil-springs-402701/
Mods
Best to flip your balljoint if you're planning on offroading more than just easy trail. It gives you better angle position which last longer and positive camber which is easier when it comes to lifting your stock control arms.


Brake lines
This thread pretty much sums it up.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f219/brake-line-after-lifting-441430/#post6966475
Thanks to Barry James, Red Baron, 89-S-Dime, Dezertdimes.com, What?, and several others for the informations, trial and errors, and help to achieve spread awareness to help others preventing issue, problems, mistakes and instill proper information for the S-Series for you people to enjoy. :tup: