Long story short, I'm stationed at lackand afb. And my grandpa decided he wanted to sell his 1989 2500 chevy burb. So needing a new vehicle. I jumped on the opportunity. First thing I'm gunna do is take off the running boards. I'm looking to do a 4'' lift. But I do not have any clue where to start and what is a more reliable lift. The base has a auto shop that i can take the truck to and work on it at. So i figured I'd do the lift myself. I'm also looking at turning this into a sturdy rig to haul all my mountain bikes and camping. Any build suggestions would be very welcome
First burb. The blue goose. Build help
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Also it needs the heater core replaced.
Also it needs the heater core replaced.
matt s
Explorer
I'd lift it before tearing off the running boards. Sure they are weak and if you hit them will be trashed. However once lifted you may find they have plenty of clearance and are really handy for climbing in and out.
All that said a set of sliders that double as a step would be sweet.
All that said a set of sliders that double as a step would be sweet.
bftank
Explorer
how big of a tire are you going to put on it? are you going to do any offroading? towing?
i would advise a 35" tire with a 1" zero rate block, get the tires you want first. Use the zero rate block to move the axle 1" forward, adjust draglink accordingly. trim the front fangs off the fenders, and start looking for a front bumper and winch.
ditch the steps for sliders.
just looked at the pic is it 4wd or 2wd?
i would advise a 35" tire with a 1" zero rate block, get the tires you want first. Use the zero rate block to move the axle 1" forward, adjust draglink accordingly. trim the front fangs off the fenders, and start looking for a front bumper and winch.
ditch the steps for sliders.
just looked at the pic is it 4wd or 2wd?
gm4x4lover
Observer
Kinda looks to be 2wd.
Larry
Bigassgas Explorer
coreys88burban
Adventurer
that's an 88 not a 89, but it is really clean. as for the lift i reccomend all spring lift NO BODY and NO BLOCKS. for a 4" lift from skyjacker is about $800 or so. and 35" tires will fit.
How can u tell it's a 88 not an 89?
gloriavoxdei
Adventurer
1985-7 used that grill
gloriavoxdei
Adventurer
That grill was used from 85-87, I love that grill.
coreys88burban
Adventurer
yep. just look at the VIN that will tell you the year. i could have had the front clip changed at some point.
use this chart to decode the whole vin. it will tell weight class and all.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=9
coreys88burban
Adventurer
you really want to lift a 2x4? being a 2Wd you can just do a 3" body lift and some 33's and itll look pretty good. just my opinion...Im not sure where to get a 2 wd lift, call up the closest 4 wheel drive shop and tell them what your looking for they might be able to give you info on your best choices.