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1988 - 1993 Chevy/GMC 1-ton Pickup (w/ 2-Bolt Idler Arm) 4WD

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Overview

Factory GM version of Independent Front Suspension (IFS) consists of springs, in the form of torsion bars, upper / lower control arms and a differential with Constant Velocity (CV) axle shafts. When lifting the GM IFS, the primary factors that ensure good vehicle driveability traits and component service life are: steering geometry, suspension travel control and CV axle operating angles. Superlift offers bracket lift systems for this family of vehicles, as opposed to replacement knuckle lift systems. When new knuckles are used, design limitations requires tire track width (measurement from outside of tire-to-outside of tire) to be substantially increased... close to a 3" increase with some competitor’s lifts!

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 GM’s newest version of their Independent Front Suspension consists of coilover struts, upper / lower control arms and a differential with Constant Velocity front axle shafts. Both 2WD and 4WD lift systems are basically the same; our 6” 4WD lift includes additional hardware for front differential relocation.

Both pickups and SUVs have a 2½ to 2.5½ “front low” rake from the factory. Our 1.25½ to 2.5½ front lifts allow you to level-off your vehicle or lessen its front-low stance. If you
wish to also lift the rear, pickup owners can use our optional  rear block kit (1.5½ or 2½ lift), or 1½ add-a-leafs; SUV owners can opt for rear coil spacers that give .75½ of lift.

Note: General Motors vehicles with Independent Front Suspension, manufactured from 1988-to-present, have relatively light-duty ball joints and steering linkage. We do not recommend using tires larger than 37" in diameter.

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