Final Lift Questions

[blackknight1993]

so after searching online for what seems like forever, talking to alot of people, and saving unheard of amounts of money i could spend on beer i have finally decided to get the 6in bds suspension kit. the truck is a 96 chev k1500 that i bought used. i have some questions though

 

1 do i need to upgrade and buy the leaf springs as well? the truck has 150,000 miles on it.

 

2 are the upgraded shocks worth the extra money?

 

3 do i need the stainless steel brake lines?

 

4 does the steering stabilizer help and if so do i need the single or double kit? i plan on running 35x12.5r18 on the six inch and will most likely add a 3inch body lift with bigger tires later on

 

5 i think im going to go with the black xd series diesel wheels. any thoughts on those

 

6 and finally what is an good looking aggressive tires that has good road manners and long life

any help/suggestions is very much appreciated

[jimmyboy8301]

1. it's a good idea

2. yes imo

3. i dont think so

4. yes and not sure

5. i like them and used to have them. they hold up well

6. BFG MT's, Toyo MT's, Nitto trail grapplers (from what i hear)

[Matt_]

I agree with james. Also add the ATZ's to the tire list.

[stlavsa]

I agree with james. Also add the ATZ's to the tire list.

 

 

Cannot rule out the Pro-comp Xtreme A/Ts The amount of tread depth and aggressiveness/offroad capability combined with the very reasonal expectation of 50K mileage is pretty hard to beat. (saying this from my own personal experience)

[blackknight1993]

i was thinking about the bfgs or toyos having trouble deciding. and does anyone know which stabilizer i should get

[Matt_]

if you're going up to 38s.. get the double. If you're sticking with 35s, then the single would be good.

[jimmyboy8301]

exactly my thoughts

[blackknight1993]

would it be worth getting the single now then upgrading to the double when i add lift it will most likely be a year or two before i add the extra few inches

[jimmyboy8301]

would it be worth getting the single now then upgrading to the double when i add lift it will most likely be a year or two before i add the extra few inches

 

 

that works. also you can't go wrong with either tire. both the bfg's and toyo's should see 50k miles.