Looking for 88s or 87s also body lift parts.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Yea im looking for 88s but would perfure 87s and also body lift parts let me know and a price.

[Zero]

Order your springs from gmparts direct. No one here would have a set to sell, because most ditch their stock softer springs for the stiffer 88's.

As for body lift parts. Contact MarkMC the "liftmiester".

[janesy86]

There are only a handful of us that upgraded to stiffer springs and that was recently, so you most likely wont find any used 87/88's.

I got my 87's from gmpartsdirect.com like Zero said, for $104 shipped.

As for body lift you could always try to peice your kit together like Mr.Smith did... especially if you don't car bout running bumpers it'll be much easier to do. Also not an item commonly found used...

[MrSmithsTB]

You can find parts like the blocks and bolts for a body lift separately. Front bumper is an easy fix with some longer bolts and 2" pieces of pipe. Rear bumper is more complicated, though. You either need to find brackets somewhere, or make something that will work. I was lucky enough to find rear brackets from another member that didn't need them. That usually doesn't happen. The steering extension is another issue. You could make your own(complicated and a pain in the ass), weld a length of 17mm DD rod the the steering shaft, or get an extension from someone like Mark. All in all, it is probably the best idea to buy a kit ready to go. I managed to piece a complete kit together less the extension, but I am getting one of those from Mark. My diligence and digging saved me a boatload of cash, but it was a hell of a longshot.

[Regulator1175]

I pieced together my own 3" body lift as well with some help from Mark. Check out Mr.Smiths body lift thread, I posted part numbers there for what is needed. Your only hurdles are the rear bumper brackets and steering extension. The rest is pretty simple to put together. Good Luck

[HARDTRAILZ]

I pieced together my own 3" body lift as well with some help from Mark. Check out Mr.Smiths body lift thread, I posted part numbers there for what is needed. Your only hurdles are the rear bumper brackets and steering extension. The rest is pretty simple to put together. Good Luck

I prolly helped with a big piece of the difficult parts to get.

[Regulator1175]

I pieced together my own 3" body lift as well with some help from Mark. Check out Mr.Smiths body lift thread, I posted part numbers there for what is needed. Your only hurdles are the rear bumper brackets and steering extension. The rest is pretty simple to put together. Good Luck

I prolly helped with a big piece of the difficult parts to get.

Who needs a back bumper anyway!

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Haha yea i hear ya well i have put my list in to action and a locker is first then the springs and struts then a body lift and tires.....

[TangoBravo]

sounds like a solid plan, if you have any questions you know where to find me.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

i want to get the GM 10 bolt 8.5 Lockright Locker
just gotta figure out the spline count. There isnt anything else i need right?

[fishsticks]

i want to get the GM 10 bolt 8.5 Lockright Locker
just gotta figure out the spline count. There isnt anything else i need right?

30 spline.... and you need the 8.6 Lockright or No-Slip. The 8.5 is different...ask me how I know.





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[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Power trax says they dont make an 8.6 only an 8.5 im sooo confused....

[fishsticks]

Power trax says they dont make an 8.6 only an 8.5 im sooo confused....

8.5" 28 spline No-Slip - 92-0785-2805
8.5" 30 spline No-Slip - 92-0785-3005
8.6" 30 spline No-Slip - 92-0786-3005


8.5" 28 spline LockRight - 1920
8.5" 30 spline LockRight - 1921


They don't list an application for 8.6" axles, but 4wheelparts shows the 1921 fitting the 8.6" as well. There was an early style 8.6" carrier (with two large windows) vs the later style 8.6" carrier (with one large and one small window). I suspect the 1921 may only fit the early style carrier... which you won't find in an EXT rear axle.

I can tell you from exsperience that the newer 8.6" carrier has a narrower internal width than the 8.5". So if PT says they don't make one, I would trust them.

The No-Slip is pretty slick BTW... much smoother on the street than the Detroit Locker I had in my old K5. Quiet too.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Yea i hurd its nice but i also hurd there are a lot of working parts which equals to more things to break hahah ?

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

What do you currently have in your rig and also what style tb do you have im so lots its crazy i just know i need a locker or i am gonna weld the rear.... after i find a replacement rear end.

[fishsticks]

It has far fewer pieces in it than a G80 does.


What I have: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1351

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

I tryed to call richmond gears and ofcorse they have the most stupid hours 10 am-4pm and i left a message for tech support no call back so i guess i am just gonna save and get the 8.6 from 4 wheel parts. I found a locker for the front you hear any thing about that?

[fishsticks]

I tryed to call richmond gears and ofcorse they have the most stupid hours 10 am-4pm and i left a message for tech support no call back so i guess i am just gonna save and get the 8.6 from 4 wheel parts. I found a locker for the front you hear any thing about that?

It's on my list. Part number 1935. Been pushed back on my list a bit since I went and bought a winch on a whim...

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

HAHA funny how that works out uh not id rather get my z71 springs in new struts and 87s before a locker after the ride i just came from .

[HARDTRAILZ]

HAHA funny how that works out uh not id rather get my z71 springs in new struts and 87s before a locker after the ride i just came from .

Wow that is hard to read. Not sure what you are trying to say.