Skyjacker 6"SYS 73-87 1/2T SUBURBAN

Lift Your Suburban with Skyjacker's Proven Softride System

The Skyjacker C160AKSS-M Softride suspension system delivers a 6 inch front and 5.5 inch rear lift for full size Chevrolet and GMC 1/2-ton trucks and SUVs built between 1973 and 1987. This M-series kit pairs Skyjacker Softride leaf springs with standard-duty shocks tuned for a comfortable street ride while still handling off-road terrain with confidence. Every C160AKSS-M kit ships with the hardware needed to complete the front and rear lift in a single installation session, and the components are powder coated black to resist rust in salt, mud, and snow.

Key Features

• 6 inch front lift height, 5.5 inch rear lift height for a level stance
• Skyjacker Softride front and rear leaf springs with progressive multi-leaf design
• Standard-duty shocks included front and rear, tuned for daily driving comfort
• Powder coated black hardware resists corrosion
• Supports up to 37 inch x 12.5 inch tires with proper wheel offset
• Limited Lifetime Warranty backed by Skyjacker

Fitment

Specifications

What's Included

• Front and rear Skyjacker Softride leaf springs
• Front and rear standard-duty shocks
• Bushing kit and U-bolts
• Installation hardware and instructions

About Skyjacker

Skyjacker Suspensions has engineered lift kits, shocks, and leaf springs from its West Monroe, Louisiana facility since 1970. The C160AKSS-M carries forward Skyjacker's Softride leaf spring technology, which tapers each leaf along its length to spread load more evenly and reduce leaf-to-leaf digging, giving 1/2-ton Suburban and Blazer owners a smoother ride at full lift height.

Related Parts

• Skyjacker 6"SYS 73-87 1/2T Suburban (SKYC160AKSS-H)
• Skyjacker 8"SR 73-87 GM 1/2 W/Rear SP (SKYC180AKS)
• Skyjacker 8"SR 73-87 GM 1/2 W/Rear SP (SKYC180AKS-H)

FAQ

The C160AKSS-M is a Skyjacker Softride suspension lift system that raises 1973-1987 GM 1/2-ton Suburbans and Blazers 6 inches in front and 5.5 inches in the rear using Softride leaf springs and standard-duty shocks.

Yes, the kit includes front and rear standard-duty shocks matched to the lift height.

Most applications support up to a 37 inch by 12.5 inch tire with the correct wheel backspacing.

Softride leaf springs are tapered to distribute load evenly, so ride quality on-road remains comfortable even at 6 inches of lift.

A drop pitman arm is recommended on most of these applications to correct steering geometry after the lift is installed.

No, the kit bolts on using factory mounting locations and does not require cutting or welding.

Skyjacker backs the C160AKSS-M with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.

Yes, with common hand tools, a floor jack, and jack stands, the C160AKSS-M can be installed in a home garage in a weekend.

Install Instructions

1. Park the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake, and block the tires.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support the frame on jack stands.
3. Remove the front wheels, shocks, and factory leaf springs.
4. Install the new Skyjacker Softride front leaf springs with the supplied U-bolts and bushings.
5. Mount the new standard-duty front shocks and torque to specification.
6. Repeat the process at the rear, installing the rear Softride leaf springs and shocks.
7. Reinstall the wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground.
8. Check alignment, torque all hardware to spec, and recheck after the first 100 miles.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.