okay so this is odd... I just called the only true off-roading shop in Lansing Michigan. I quickly referred them to the Rough Country supposedly small lift kit that Christine is talking about. the shop said neither RC nor anybody else list a lift kit at all for the Bravada itself. and therefore nobody makes one that is appropriate for the Bravada...? So they refuse to put on a Blazer or Jimmy one because of warranty issues...? they literally told me that because their computer won't show them one they won't put anything on my truck. double ewe tee effffffff!?!?!?

 

I think that bravadas are setup with a premium ride option, self leveling shocks? Maybe something, but I can see them not doing it for "legal purposes". But I would buy it and do it myself, if you have the room and most basic hand tools(power really helps tho).

why the lift may I ask? Bigger tires?

 

My Blazer has the Premium Ride suspension which means that it does have self leveling rear shocks and softer leaf springs. My solution was to keep the original shocks and springs and install a spacer for the shocks.

 

so I want to level it out get rid of the Sag and put 30 by 9 and 1/2 on. but the left rear shackle is broke so I was going to do repair and upgrade at the same time as opposed to buying Factory parts to take off in a matter of weeks. it needs shocks all around. it already has right rear shackle replaced but I thought I would need a pair of different shackles.

 

Take a look at my build thread and specifically my lift write-up.

For your rear suspension, I see two options (in addition to increasing the lift at the front):

1. Keep the rear springs, get new self-leveling shocks, install extensions the upper shock attachment, and install larger shackles.
2. Get new springs from a wrecked Blazer that has a standard rear suspension and springs, then get regular shocks that are for a lifted rear end and install new larger shackles.

I went with option 1 because my old shocks were fine and I didn't want to also look for replacement springs.

Hope this helps.

 

current stance trying to stay as level with the camera as possible. driveway is slightly downhill rear but so is the sidewalk I'm squatting on.

right rear previously replaced.

left rear needs replaced LOL so does what's left of the EVAP bracket.

current rubber is relatively thin and 235 75 15

hoping to Pony up before winter LOL.

 

Christine I agree with you that option one sounds best. my concern is why they would say the Bravada doesn't list it but the Blazer would. even if the shop won't put them on will I be able to? is there any different geometry with the Bravada front axle? DonL I have concrete driveway space and air tools and 1 HF plug-in Electric impact, jack stands and such.

 

You have more then enough to do the job.

I would get the control arms, torsion keys, leaf spring shackles. I would figure out a different aftermarket shock for the front then rough country tho, they dont last as long as desired.

get a new set of you self leveling shocks as christine said with shock absorber spacers.

and make sure you get the drop bracket and and adapter plate for the new angle of the front diff.

That will help with keeping parts in geometry.

 

thank you guys! DonL, what is the drop bracket and adapter plate? Christine how have your superlift front shocks held up? been about 3 years?

 

It's just an aluminum wedge, and a plate that adjusts the angle of the diff.

here's a pi of them from my build thread. I've seen them in sale on Ebay.