1986 Chevy K10 6" Liftkit Install

1986 Square Body Rough Country 6" lift Install. If you are planning on getting this lift I recommend getting the sway bar extension (sold separately) and steel braided brake lines front & rear.
Lift - 6" Rough Country lift kit (all spring no blocks)
Tires - Cooper STT PRO 35X12.50X15
Wheels - Stock

[@everydaylife1885]

That looks so good and I was glad to see that you listed the sizes of the tires and rims because I want to use the stock rims, they just look great

[@mynameisadriel6752]

Thank you. Yes these trucks look so clean lifted on stocks.

[@americanbigfoot7881]

Previous Diesel Tech here, those cone keepers are a pain if you don’t know how to remove them but this is the absolute easiest way to remove them. Back nuts all the way but leave them on top on stud, take an air punch with a blunt end and air hammer on the top of the stud. The nut is there to protect threads. The vibration works the cone keepers loose in SECONDS. Some semi truck axles use these and I’ve had to remove probably 20 at one time and done them all in about 5mins! Thank me later! 🤘🏼

[@mynameisadriel6752]

That sounds like a great way to do it. I would have never thought to do that.

[@leogetsome]

Beautiful truck. We both have the same set up and I’m glad I went with the 6 inch lift.

[@yalerich7417]

That is a good-looking truck, u did a nice job!

[@jrmotorsportss3776]

Did you have to put a new driveshaft different size or the same one fit

[@Buoyant_Thoughts]

Looks Amazing. I didn't know if I should go with a 4 or 6 but the 6 looks great.

[@mynameisadriel6752]

It’s really personal preference I personally like the 6.

[@goodboyringo9716]

That look great and like a different truck. I had a 1987 red 3/4 ton truck 4x4 with the granny gear. I wish I still had it.

[@chrismooney5737]

Looks like a completely different truck looks great

[@foofoojergins9741]

I've learned that a drop pitman arm or adjustable drag link helps with the 6" lift. At 3:00 you can see the angle the drag link is in. It will wear it out and wear out that upper knuckle ball joint.

[@mynameisadriel6752]

Foofoo Jergins No, that shot is at a bad angle it actually has a raised steering arm and when its sitting on the ground the drag link is only at a slight angle.

[@foofoojergins9741]

@@mynameisadriel6752 Thanks for making the video. I made the comment due to my own experience. I saw where u installed the raised arm and with a 4" lift it wouldn't be a problem. A little preventive maintenance with the 6" is the installation of the drop pitman arm. The drag link and ball joint will last longer. Its kind of a pain to replace those knuckle joints.

[@Drchagar]

Very good work. It looks spectacular! I have a 1981 K10 with a 2" lift, and several times it has broken my front springs, I still can't find the cause. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@squarebody8269]

Looks good got a 6in skyjacker lift on mine with 35s but I wanna go up to 37s

[@atpmonstergarage]

Nice looking truck. Love it in white!!!

[@yungbasshead710]

😍😍😍 exactly what I want to do with my 86 c10 lwb, it looks so good

[@toddnotnilc1829]

good job brother. ive got the same on my 87 k5

[@somebodyyouusetoknow4532]

Great job man looks good 👍

[@mynameisadriel6752]

Thank you

[@WakeMarine]

Dang. Cant find my rear spring anchor plates! Good looking truck.

[@Scatpack23]

Wanna do this with one of my 85's hopefully within 5 months

[@kalebesseskew5525]

That is my dream pickup

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I had a 6 inch suspension lift put on my 2001 Chevy and it didn’t stand half as tall as yours. That always bugged me. I dunno what it is about the older trucks but the same size lift stands them up a lot taller 🤷‍♂️

[@mynameisadriel6752]

So true, I don’t know why but I’ve noticed it too.

[@yalerich7417]

5.7L in that truck? Awsome truck!

[@aha3335]

Did you need a longer drive shaft/slip yoke to compensate for the length difference?

[@joemccain5168]

Looks way better than it did. And for once someone from California is lifting these trucks instead of butchering them and dropping them down to where they practically scrape the ground. It does them no justice and is ugly as shit. This 6 inch lift is perfect for the square bodies and yours looks sweet!

[@robertmaxwell3548]

Looks Great, good choice.

[@balasfilosmotos.danyf.7496]

Tengo una igual en color amarillo que estoy restaurando, te felicito, muy buen trabajo. Ahi me subscribo. Saludos desde Ushuaia, Argentina.

[@Drchagar]

Que bueno, yo tengo una K10 tambien soy de Buenos Aires

[@Joe_sheisty]

did you not have any driveshaft issues? Just installed a 4 inch lift on my 79 k10 and both front and rear are short

[@davidskeen4000]

Did you lower your transfer case ?

[@jaytank31]

Please tell me you changed the sway bar bushings. Lol i need them and cant find the right set the eye bushing is hard to find

[@weman5390]

Mine doesn’t let me bolt down the springs with the drive shaft connected

[@cameronskaggs4188]

nice looking truck

[@BigHatsince98]

Hoping my BDS kit goes this smoothly, sitting next to the truck, a 78' K20 and a 6" lift kit watching you, trying to get my motivation up right now! Mine is a lot rustier but I had it all apart last year re-doing the front end and replacing spring stirrups and bushings so hopefully that makes this easier for me. I sprung the 2K for mine to get ALL the parts at one time instead of buying them later individually. Did you have to do anything with the drive shaft angle on yours? Mine has a carrier bearing that is making me nervous. It means more angle. How is yours rolling? Thanks for posting the vid.

[@floranfauna3090]

Could you measure the bottom of the front frame height? I want the same setup but maine lift laws suck. Thanks great truck

[@mynameisadriel6752]

I would but I no longer have the truck.

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

very nice truck

[@JDs_RandomHandle]

do you need to drop the transfer case or anything other than new springs, sway bar brackets, and extended brake lines? Looking at buying a 1990 k5 blazer and it will need new springs and tires anyway so why not go with a lift.

[@jsmith9970]

I would have let the white lettering out To go with the 80’s theme. Especially with white paint. Looks awesome just the same

[@mynameisadriel6752]

I’m usually not a fan of the white lettering, but I think you’re right, it would look good on this truck.

[@afriendtoleanon3401]

hey bro i have a 85 on 33's not sure if it has a 6 or 4 inch lift . its old dual front shocks . Can you tell me what the measurement is from center of hub to fender ?

[@MRALL4FUN]

Looks great man. I’m interested to know how are you liking the ride and overall lift of the Rough Country? I’m thinking about selling my 12” Super Lift and going with a setup like yours. I’m not getting any younger.

[@mynameisadriel6752]

The ride was a little stiff but I'm sure it will get better when the springs settle.

[@BigHatsince98]

@@mynameisadriel6752 With weight on the truck, don't jack it up, loosen the eye bolts a bit bounce up and down on her a bit, then tighten them up. Sounds silly but I heard about this on a forum and it made some sense, it lets the springs settle and rest where and at the angle they want to be at. Hope it helps you out.🙂

[@joshuakeith8710]

Nice video! Looks like your right side front is higher than your left side. Did you notice that as well?

[@JLROD75]

BADASS!!!!

[@trevdawg6.6]

Did ur front drive shaft hook right back up?

[@richardsarinana6317]

Do you have to adjust the rear differential at all? I noticed you dropped the whole differential . I’m ready to purchase and do the same for my 83 K5. Last question, how is the ride and the flex?

[@exploringtheoutdoors9476]

I’m 16 and I’m wondering is it very very hard to install one of these? Also what size tires do you have on it?

[@mynameisadriel6752]

No, its not a difficult install. You'll need some basic tools, a good jack, and a couple tall jack stands. I had 35's but I think 37's would have fit without rubbing.

[@danielventura3469]

Im a Ford guy, but that is a bad A truck 😎👍🏼

[@jonasreinoso1]

You lift 6 inch... Dont have problem the transmission sistem? Or the Steering column?

[@jkker05]

Bad ass!!!

[@Banks0042]

Hello just curious what length you went with for front and back brake lines, Also nice rig.

[@mynameisadriel6752]

I don’t recall the exact length, I believe they were 6-8 inches longer than the stock ones. I hope that helps.

[@rbljackson]

Been thinking about lifting my 87 GMC Jimmy with this same 6" lift. Were there any driveshaft issues? Also..i noticed you sold the truck...did it relate to an issue with the lift? looking for more info....thx

[@mynameisadriel6752]

Yes, the driveline did end up with a vibration so I had a new driveline made with a Double Cardan joint, I believe it cost me under $150 for the rear. The front was also too short to wheel, it fit but with any significant amount of suspension movement i'm sure it would have came apart, so you should plan on replacing the front and rear drive lines. No other issues with the lift or the truck it was solid and felt stable while driving.

[@rbljackson]

@@mynameisadriel6752 thanks for taking the time to reply. I wonder if I can keep stock dtiveline if I stay with the 4” lift

[@mynameisadriel6752]

@@rbljackson I think your stock driveline will be ok with the 4" lift.

[@pomeranuscar]

bom trabalho !!!

[@steveb611]

Nice truck. What size of tire did u put on

[@mynameisadriel6752]

Thank you, I ended up running a Cooper STT PRO 35X12.50X15

[@mynameisadriel6752]

I went with

[@dylansmith680]

GMC Sierra 1500 1985 is what I have I’m going to get it painted black with a mirror finish and add a 3 inch lift I’ve already got a 2 inch lift on it I want bullet hole wheels and some bad ass mudders I got to get a new grill mines a little beat up then in need Leather seats

[@johndeeregarage5339]

Do you have to get new drive shafts or do the original ones work?

[@mynameisadriel6752]

Yes, I did end up getting new driveshafts. The they were too short and the rear had a slight vibration.

[@michaelwood3506]

What size tires are on this truck

[@everydaylife1885]

So you picked up better than 10 inches of lift

[@kaiblue5660]

Where did you get the brake lines from

[@tonystottlemyer2231]

Were did you get the break lines , thanks

[@mynameisadriel6752]

The brake lines came from tognottie’s in Sacramento CA.

[@kaiblue5660]

Hey man what did you end up doing for the rear brake lines?

[@mynameisadriel6752]

I went with steel braided brake lines.

[@MC2RD]

So it ended up being a 10in lift, because of the original sag.

[@kadenball5510]

what width are the wheels are they 12 or 8?

[@mynameisadriel6752]

Accel s I believe they are 8’s they are stock.

[@thomaspost8209]

Ya but no idea what your total lift was because you'r changed tires also

[@harrylester5022]

Porqué eliminó la barra de torció mr. Porque😵🍺

[@bobbymacias5707]

Nice blazer. What bracket did you end up having to purchase for your sway bar? I just bought the same lift.

[@robertmaxwell3548]

Let me have those Old Springs so I camped knives out of the.

[@mynameisadriel6752]

I would but they're long gone.

[@tonystottlemyer2231]

We’re did you get the break lines?