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Body lift on 95 6.5TD Suburban

3500_6.5

3500_6.5

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I hear all the time people saying that a body lift cannot be done on a 6.5. I've heard all kinds of reasons, not of which have even been true for any 6.5 that I have put a body lift on. All the body lift manufacturers even say the body lifts will not work on the 6.5s.

So... I decided to start this thread. I just bought my 3" body lift for my 1995 Suburban K2500 6.5 diesel. I have put 3" lifts on quite a few 6.5 trucks, but this will be the first Suburban. I'll post pictures of the process and all info to do the lift. Might be a few weeks out, but I figured I would start the thread while I'm thinking about it. I will update once I get started.
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I'm interested to see the write up... I want to do a 2", not sure if my wife will approve of it. But it may happen someday :)
 
The 93, Blue has a 3" body lift. It is a 6.2 but the concept should be the same for the 6.5. I think the issue is cooling, since the fan is no longer centered on the rad. With Blue they hacked the shroud up. At first we were going to remove the body lift but now my wife likes the stance. I am thinking I may try to lower the radiator, certainly going to replace/ repair/ fab the shroud as needed. No it only has about a third of the upper shroud and none of the lower shroud. Interested to see how this one goes. Looking forward to seeing some pics.
 
Big T said:
Interested and curious, but why? These Suburbans look ugly with a lift.
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Kind of a loaded question when you throw the comment in behind it. People do lots of things to trucks/vehicles in general that I personally think is ugly and would never do, but a lot of what is being done that is ugly has become common bc everyone else thinks it's "cool." But, to each their own.

I could give multiple reasons why, but they are really all just excuses to justify one real reason. Bc I like it. A body lift is cheap and it gives enough lift to fit my tires and give a good stance. I personally like the way they look with a little lift and bigger tires.


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3500_6.5 said:
Kind of a loaded question when you throw the comment in behind it. People do lots of things to trucks/vehicles in general that I personally think is ugly and would never do, but a lot of what is being done that is ugly has become common bc everyone else thinks it's "cool." But, to each their own.

I could give multiple reasons why, but they are really all just excuses to justify one real reason. Bc I like it. A body lift is cheap and it gives enough lift to fit my tires and give a good stance. I personally like the way they look with a little lift and bigger tires.


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I hear you :) And agree.

If you like it, go for it! And don't let anyone convince you otherwise!
 
A taller radiator support with radiator mounting from GMT400 3500HD along with its extended header/grille panel should solve the cooling fan to shroud alignment & bumper gap issue, remember the diesel has its ECM inside vehicle above glove box while gas fueled ECM is under hood so there maybe harness length issues, then the fuel fill and vent needs to be extended, steering column lower shaft extended, then the wheel well openings need to extended covers perhaps body grounds need to be extended, HVAC lines for dual systems would need to be extended and re-routed away from exhaust down pipe, hydroboost lines may need to be extended.
 
Air box is probably the reason it is deemed "unable to be done". Be sure to make a plate to cover the space between the fan shroud upper and lower. Otherwise, you'll lose a LOT of cooling capacity.

How does the kit handle the coolant lines going back to the rear? Those pass through the frame, then attach to the body.
 
3500_6.5 said:
Kind of a loaded question when you throw the comment in behind it. People do lots of things to trucks/vehicles in general that I personally think is ugly and would never do, but a lot of what is being done that is ugly has become common bc everyone else thinks it's "cool." But, to each their own.

I could give multiple reasons why, but they are really all just excuses to justify one real reason. Bc I like it. A body lift is cheap and it gives enough lift to fit my tires and give a good stance. I personally like the way they look with a little lift and bigger tires.


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I couldn't agree more! I love the way these trucks, and suburbans look with a little lift, and larger tires. :thumbsup: I'll be doing a 2" suspension lift in a couple months, as well as 285/75-16's. Look forward to seeing your progress.

Matt
 
On my 1999 K2500 Burb I run no but lift trimmed the inner fender flare and lip at lower rear of fenders and run 295/85/16 e toyo open country ii on alcoa's no hitting whatsoever on or off road.
 
I am running 305/70r16s and they rub in one spot when I turn, especially in reverse. Torsion bars are cranked about as high as I would want to crank them. My plan is to put the lift on and then drop the front back down to at least close to stock.

As of right now, the front sits higher than the rear slightly, which I hate, so I'm hoping I can get it back to where the front sits slightly lower than the rear and have no rubbing.


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SnowDrift said:
Air box is probably the reason it is deemed "unable to be done". Be sure to make a plate to cover the space between the fan shroud upper and lower. Otherwise, you'll lose a LOT of cooling capacity.

How does the kit handle the coolant lines going back to the rear? Those pass through the frame, then attach to the body.
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Not sure on the coolant lines. I'm guessing that there is enough lead way in the lines that the lift shouldn't affect them. If not, I'll just modify it to work.


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Here is a front shot I had recently converted from composite headlights to the dual sealed beam type header panel/grille so my Cummins CAC will go in w/o need for other mods for composite headlights and turn signals.

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Will L. I suspect my ugly matches yours, or?
 
Na, yours is one color. I haven't got that far yet. 'coarse I probably will go desert camo so it'll never see one color.
 
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