Lifting 85 k1500

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pimpin_85gmc

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J
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1985
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k1500
Engine Size
350
Im looking to lift my truck 4-6 inches, what kit is the best on the market, ive heard mixed reviews about rough country, just thought id ask on here before pulling the trigger.
 

PrairieDrifter

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Suburban k10, bonanza k10, k30, k20, c10, gmc 1/2ton
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350, 350, 350, 350, 350, 350
Im looking to lift my truck 4-6 inches, what kit is the best on the market, ive heard mixed reviews about rough country, just thought id ask on here before pulling the trigger.
Rough country is a good entry point but they are definitely stiff. Not a huge fan, but they definitely work. I'm going to be swapping to skyjacker soft ride style probably, I think tuff country discontinued their soft ride, summit doesn't sell it anymore anyways.
 

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Best on the market? Links front and rear. Smooth ride and tons of flex,
 

1986Chevy

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I’m installing a 4” BDS with fox 2.0 shocks and new springs all the way around will report back when I’m finished
 

pimpin_85gmc

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hey, how do you like your BDS kit, thats the kit i plan on getting, just want to know if it rides good
 

1986Chevy

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Finally drove 30 miles in the truck yesterday still need to regear but the 4” BDS suspension lift with the fox 2.0 rode really well very happy with how it turned out rides truly smoother than I thought it would highly recommend
 
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