1998 GMC Savana "bubbletop" lift kit

[Drewniverse]

This is my first post and I hope I'm posting in the right area!!!

I have a 1998 GMC Savana camper conversion. It has overload springs in the rear but I need to know what kit to get in the front, and then the rear is easy!!

Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[bozwell13]

I have used 1 ton coil springs on some and coil spacers on others, separately, never together.
You are limited by the suspension design to about 1.5-2 inches of front lift before you start banging on the frame.
Try the 1 ton springs first, if yours is a camper van it probably needs them replaced anyway, then go get alignment.

 

[bigrene_82]

I used some “heavy duty” coils and I gained over an inch of lift so it looks leveled but the ride is rough. I don’t wanna spend the money but looks like I might have to go with some weldtec spindles to get the lift that I want.

BTW I have a 2000 GMC Savana 2500. I believe I read The 1500 series (5 lug) vans can use the spindles from 88-98 Chevy trucks.


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[Len.Barron]

I used some “heavy duty” coils and I gained over an inch of lift so it looks leveled but the ride is rough. I don’t wanna spend the money but looks like I might have to go with some weldtec spindles to get the lift that I want.

BTW I have a 2000 GMC Savana 2500. I believe I read The 1500 series (5 lug) vans can use the spindles from 88-98 Chevy trucks.


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I don't think Jeremy makes spindles for the 96-02 express...only the later ones. I do think that the earlier truck spindles (and maybe control arms too) fit the earlier express...so I think you have some options. try out some junkyard truck parts first to validate fitment.

 

[bigrene_82]

Your correct he doesn’t make spindles for the 98-02 models but the 03+ spindles do fit but the brake components must be upgraded to the 03+ components. At least that’s what I remember reading on the Weldtec Instagram page.


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[temporarydweller]

Yes depending on if your van is a 1500,2500,or 3500 you may have a cheapish spindle lift option. See this thread for a bunch more info.

Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana RWD Van Info thread (All years / 1500, 2500, 3500)

The purpose of this thread will be to get as much information as possible in one place regarding the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana RWD vans. Maybe some day it could be a sticky?? I will make a handful of posts at the beginning as place holders and keep them up to date. If I post something...

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