Cheap!! 88-98 Chevy/GMC $169 Dollar OBS Lift Kit Adjustment and Ride Performance update.
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On this episode we try to adjust the ride on the Suburban to help soften the front end up. We thought we made a mistake on installation so we tore into it to see what the issue was.
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“Don’t know why I can’t just leave stuff alone”
I think we’re related....
🤣🤣 yeah I definitely have a problem with it hahah. Thanks for watching!
Just installed this kit in my 94 K1500. TIP....before I removed the torsion key adjusting bolt I took a measurement of how long the bolt was sticking out from the adjustment block. When I reinstalled the new key and block, I set the bolt back to the original measurement. After a test drive I didn’t like the front end bouncing around so much. I then backed the adjusting bolt one turn, rides perfect now. No guesswork involved.
I’ve done that in the past on a couple of trucks when I installed 6” lifts but the ride stayed the same on those because the torsion bars still had stock keys. On this one I used the green paint to show where it was originally. Like you, I didn’t like the ride so I turned them down further. I’m really glad that you got the Torch off Road kit! Are you considering any other upgrades? Thanks for watching!!
@@HartRockGarage just ordered shock extensions for the front, I want a bit more cushion after driving on some bumpy roads. I think I’ll leave the old girl alone after that, I’m happy with how it looks now.
@@psstplease Awesome!!
I will be doing some upgrades on my Suburban soon so videos are coming for that. Gotta finish that dang steering first.
Are you Happy with Torch Off-Road? Did you purchase the kit with the torsion bar tool? I love that tool!
Thanks for the video. I bought the same kit, hope to have a good ride after the installation.
Mario Toro I’m working on mine again. Video coming up on some upgrades. Thanks for watching!
Longer shocks/shock extensions will really help take out that stiffness in the front
Yeah absolutely. That’s something I’m looking into. Decent ride for a cheap kit though. Thank you for watching!
prefer the suburban videos. thanks for the info.
Excellent. I have more plans for it still. Thank you for the response and thanks for watching!
I just cranked my factory keys down and installed new shocks and shock extenders. Mine is level and rides good. I actually still have room to tighten my keys a little more. I keep seeing people replace the keys to level them but I have leveled my last 3 trucks and not replaced the first key to do so. The one I have now is a 2500HD and the last 2 were K1500s.
littleman350 awesome man! Thanks for watching
Great video man keep up the great work
Thank you! More to come soon. I appreciate you watching!
@@HartRockGarage keep it up man looking forward for more videos. You have earned a new subscriber from me.
Awesome! Thanks again!!
As a fellow Suburban owner, I have two suggestions born of experience: 1.) Check out fellow CZcamsr " 1 Road". He is just like you, really smart, honest, and makes great Suburban CZcamss,
2.) As much as I am a "buy American" guy, there are times when other countries just make better products and competitive prices so I use Bilsteins shocks on almost everything I own. I replaced my factory shocks on my '96 Suburban with the Bilsteins recommended for my truck on their website and it rides and handles better than when it was brand new. Also, Bilstein guarantees their shocks (if you use the ones recommended for your truck) for life.
Good to know. Thank you for hat information. I may do some more upgrades on the suburban in the near future so I’ll keep Bilstein in mind. I’ve never used their product but have never heard anything bad about them.
I am amazed with bilstein shocks, I had a 94 truck with the z71 option that had them. They had 280k on them, so I spent the 300 on a new set. I figured if they last that long why not buy more.
Love the video
Glad you like it. Thank you for watching!
I recommend you upgrade to longer shocks or get shock extensions for the stock. You stretched out the shock so know they feel stiffer.
Yeah I’ve been looking into those and some other upgrades
Thank you for watching!!
Shock extensions or longer shocks and ball joint spacers will go a long way to soften your ride. You can diy ball joint spacers out of the old torsion keys if you can cut and drill metal. The spacers you buy are 1" the keys cut down come out to 1&1/16"
Good advice. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you for watching
Was thinking about doing a leveling kit to my 95 suburban it has 218+ but not sure if I should do it it look semi easy to do in your video and was wondering if I should go with it or just leave it stock? Any type of feedback would be helpful thanks.
Well first off thank you very much for watching! I greatly appreciate it. On your suburban, I have 235,000 miles on mine. So if yours is anything like mine you’ll need some front end work. All of those from 88-98 are notorious for that. On the lift, it’s an easy instal, toughest part is getting the torsions slide forward as you saw in my video. 218,000 miles doesn’t worry me a bit on these trucks, just always have to keep the steering in mind. The torsion key will stiffen it up so if you go with it I recommend longer shocks from Rough country which can be bought also on torch off roads website. It’s a good look and it’s a great deal price wise. I’d just keep in mind the maintenance a truck that old may need, but the lift won’t change that. If it’s worn out you would need to change those things anyway. If you do decide to purchase the lift and shocks. Use my Promo code HARTROCK10 and save 10% on the order. I hope this helps out. Thank you again for watching!
I now I have to do inner and outer tie rods at some point but was just going to wait on that but with the shocks what would you recommend as you said rough country should I go all 4 new shocks as I said any type of feedback would help I just don’t want to dig a hole I can’t get out you now what I’m saying
I know exactly what you’re saying. Just keep in mind that anytime you modify suspension on anything the ride and steering and such are gonna act differently. But this kit is an easy install, it’s cheap and it’s a bolt on so it can always be removed. On the shocks, the front shocks are a must. I can send you the link. Rear shocks are not a necessity but they are a nice add on. I can send you the link in those as well
That would be great as I said any type of feedback would great I just rather have all the parts and do it once as it’s up in the air hahaha
www.roughcountry.com/premium-n3-shock-absorbers-23259a.html?find=1998-chevy-c1500-k1500-suburban-4wd-736073
I just installed the 3" TORCH OFF ROAD kit on my 99 K2500 suburban. I put the keys in same way. I painted them like you did and ran the bolts back to where they were before. Result - I got the same bouncy front end as well. I was about to remove the keys and try what you thought it was but I think I will try backing off the bolts first and see if that does the trick. Are you in OK or Texas? Down north of Austin here. Great videos! Subscribed!
Thank you for watching! I am in Oklahoma. So yes I would take the keys all the way down, that will help. Also I ended up putting some longer shocks on the front which also helped. Torch off road now offers new upper control arms for these models that are designed for the lift that will also help. If you are interested in those let me know. I can save you 10% on all Torch Off Right brand products with my Promo Code HARTROCK10. Thanks again for watching and subscribing!!
@@HartRockGarage That would be awesome! I am planning on GMT800 brake upgrade soon so I have to look and see if I need to upgrade to those or use the stock ones. And thank you for the great videos!
Thank you for the compliments! I appreciate it greatly
@@HartRockGarage UPdate on the lift kit. Ended up putting Bilstein 5100 shocks all way around. Helped out a bunch! I also backed down the bolt on the keys one full turn. That made a huge difference! Rides decent now but still rough. Planning on leaving it alone for a while and get up all the parts to do a SAS and go Dana 60 in front with leafs. Next job is the front brakes. What a crappy design they have to remove the hubs just to change rotors! Jeez! Lots of little things to do but other than costing $150 bucks to fill up I have no complaints! Love my gas guzzler!
Can u send me link for the longer shock I'm about to do the 3" torch lift on 94 k2500 suburban
It may be a rough country shock unless Torch has made some. I’ll get you a link. Also don’t forget to use Promo Code HARTROCK10 and you’ll save 10% on anything that is a Torch off road product
Did Torch contact you?
would you consider a 3 inch body lift instead?
I’ve done body lifts in the past. I really don’t care for them. You stretch any hoses, wires or linkages your vehicle has out. It exposes the frame too much and you have to buy bumper brackets to go with it in order to raise them up with the body. On some models you also have to buy steering extensions and if it’s a manual transmission the clutch has to be modified... on some models. When it comes to lifting a vehicle I prefer installing suspension rather than a body lift. Thanks for the message and I appreciate you watching!
@@HartRockGarage don't forget the radiator sits higher than the motor fan.
I want to get this kit and some 2’ wheel spacers for my 99. Are you 100% satisfied with the quality of the lift?
Yes I like it. The front end on mine was really worn out so keep in mind you may have some maintenance when you modify things on the old ones. It’s a simple install though. I ended up turning the torsion bars all of the way down and I got some longer shocks which helped tremendously. If you want the kit go to www.torchoffroad.com and use the promo code HARTROCK10 and you’ll get 10% off on any Torch Off Road product. Thanks for watching!
Did you order the lift?
@@HartRockGarage not yet. Will get one eventually just have to wait. I have other responsibilities first
Would u need to get an alignment afterwards??
Yes anytime you modify suspension whether it be lifting or lowering you need to get alignment
Are you considering shocks or anything as well?
@@HartRockGarage yeh I was also just gonna buy a 4” suspension lift for my truck. Butt I was looking get something in the meantime for lift
Ok, I can send you links for rough country shocks. I recommend the front ones because the factory length shocks just aren’t long enough. I can send you links and they can also be bought from torch off road website. If you want to buy it all in one apot
@@HartRockGarage ok np. So with those shocks it also doesn’t give u lift I guessing
Longer shocks or shock extenders?
No I didn’t have to do anything except install. It’s a pretty simple kit. Thank you for watching!!
I was thinking that it could maybe help ride quality.
Yes I’ve considered the same thing. I’d think it would be an improvement no matter what
You need three inch longer shocks they wont be maxed out it will take th bounce out too. Rancho 200 bucks
@@drulessman2892 I actually have purchased some longer shocks. New video coming soon showing that. Thanks for watching!!
Can anyone send me a link to some shocks I can get for this lift? Like the actual size please?
Pro Comp 922501 ES9000 Series Shock
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I can’t figure out the link but these are what I bought. Ordered on Amazon
@@HartRockGarage thank you!
You bet. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
@@HartRockGarage I read the reviews on them and people said they only fit pro comp lift kits
I have them on my suburban. And they are great
You don't need torsion keys just crank them up when you go too far the A-Arms have no down travel that's where you get the s***** ride you need to change the upper a arms Kryptonite cells a pair but they're awfully expensive I will go with something else and of course either longer shocks or shock extenders otherwise you will blow out the shock
Thanks for watching!
It your ride height level front and back or do you have a rake?
It actually sits pretty level. The torsion bars are all the way down and I bought the 3” rear blocks where most people get 2”. Thank you for watching!
Man I bought the same kit for my 1999 Escalade but I have the bars cranked all the way up, which is making the ride terrible, and I’m still not level, I got the 3 inch blocks in the rear also
No kidding? Does your Escalade have big helper springs? And yeah if those torsions are turned way up it’ll bounce around like crazy. Longer shocks can help.
HartRock Garage I don’t think so, it’s identical to a 98 Tahoe, I put my new key in the same position you did that’s first time, when you moved up a notch, did you lose ride height?
Yeah I had to just go back to the normal spot because it was either too high or too low and wouldn’t work. So I just put it back in the original position and turned the torsion bars down. There is a very slight rake but you have to be looking for it
That may be my problem
I just ran the torsions down as far as I could. Replaced the front shocks. And any time you alter a vehicle from stock positions it can affect parts such as the ball joints. Hey thank you very much for watching
You need to change the sway bar ends
he needs to take the sway bar off, fuck allat
So your act is a vice grip garage rip off?
Thanks for watching!