K10 4 inch rough country lift kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

robboNJ · 04-12-2012, 07:50 PM

So today I started installing the 4 inch lift I bought for 86. There are 2 different sets of shocks; according to the instructions and part numbers, 2 are for a 6 inch lift and 2 are for a 4 inch lift. My buddy and I both scratched our heads trying to figure it out. The rough country instructions aren't all that informative. Can someone set me in the right direction?

Thanks,
Robbo
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**special-K** · 04-12-2012, 08:05 PM

Bought for 86 dollars or bought for '86 truck? You got 8 shocks all together? One set for a 4" lift and one set for a 6" lift? I'd use the ones for the 4" lift since that's what you have.

robboNJ · 04-12-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Bought for 86 dollars or bought for '86 truck? You got 8 shocks all together? One set for a 4" lift and one set for a 6" lift? I'd use the ones for the 4" lift since that's what you have.

I bought the lift for my 1986 Chevy k10. There are two 4 inch shocks and two 6 inch shocks. I bought the kit with rear blocks, the instructions say that with the installation of the rear blocks, 6 inch shocks are to be used. Also I have a question as to what bushings and sleeves to use in the shocks.
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hartbraker · 04-13-2012, 10:04 AM

bushings and sleeves should have come with the lift kit... and in all honesty these trucks ride rough no matter what... I'd put the correct 4" shocks in the front since that's where most of the travel is with the weight of the motor... just put the 6" ers' in the back. That's what I'd do.

Square_78 · 04-13-2012, 06:13 PM

If you are installing an entire lift kit, i wouldnt worry about the shocks yet. Shocks are the easy part and last to go on. If you are ADDING 2 inch blocks the lift kit then yes, you will need the longer shocks. I agree with the above, 4" front and 6" rear. Did you get the rest of the kit installed?

04-12-2012, 07:50 PM	#1
robboNJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bayonne Posts: 5	K10 4 inch rough country lift kit So today I started installing the 4 inch lift I bought for 86. There are 2 different sets of shocks; according to the instructions and part numbers, 2 are for a 6 inch lift and 2 are for a 4 inch lift. My buddy and I both scratched our heads trying to figure it out. The rough country instructions aren't all that informative. Can someone set me in the right direction? Thanks, Robbo Posted via Mobile Device

04-12-2012, 08:05 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: K10 4 inch rough country lift kit Bought for 86 dollars or bought for '86 truck? You got 8 shocks all together? One set for a 4" lift and one set for a 6" lift? I'd use the ones for the 4" lift since that's what you have. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-13-2012, 10:04 AM	#4
hartbraker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Centerburg, Ohio Posts: 172	Re: K10 4 inch rough country lift kit bushings and sleeves should have come with the lift kit... and in all honesty these trucks ride rough no matter what... I'd put the correct 4" shocks in the front since that's where most of the travel is with the weight of the motor... just put the 6" ers' in the back. That's what I'd do. __________________ 1986 Chevy Silverado k30: factory air, tilt wheel, 454cu 7.4L, Turbo 400, NP205, Corporate 14 bolt, Dana 60 front, 4.10 gears, SRW, long bed, standard cab... MY TRUE LOVE

04-13-2012, 06:13 PM	#5
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: K10 4 inch rough country lift kit If you are installing an entire lift kit, i wouldnt worry about the shocks yet. Shocks are the easy part and last to go on. If you are ADDING 2 inch blocks the lift kit then yes, you will need the longer shocks. I agree with the above, 4" front and 6" rear. Did you get the rest of the kit installed?

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