{"product_id":"belltech-5-8-drop-kit-1988-2000-chevy-gmc-c3500","title":"Belltech 5\"-8\" Drop Kit - 1988-2000 Chevy\/GMC C3500","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe C3500 version of our deepest complete drop package, this Belltech 5-8 inch kit is engineered for GM's heaviest-duty OBS pickup and combines front spindle and rear axle\/spring components sized for the C3500's higher curb weight and payload rating into one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront components use Belltech's drop spindle design to achieve correct steering geometry through the front portion of this range, while the rear combines de-arched leaf springs and drop hardware rated for the C3500's heavier spring pack to reach up to 8 inches of rear drop. Because C3500 leaf springs and axle housings are the stoutest in the OBS lineup, using a kit engineered specifically for this platform - rather than a lighter C2500 kit - matters for both fitment and long-term structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven the depth of this drop, plan for supporting modifications as part of the complete build: a rear frame C-notch is very likely necessary at the upper end of this range, plus a carrier bearing relocator or driveshaft work, and shocks and brake lines sized correctly for this ride height. This is a serious build project best handled by an experienced DIYer or a shop specializing in aggressive lowered heavy-duty trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a dramatic, frame-hugging stance on the biggest OBS pickup GM built - a genuinely impressive transformation that few bolt-on-adjacent solutions can match. Budget time and additional supporting parts for the complete install; this isn't a single-afternoon job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full front-end alignment and pinion angle check are required after install, along with careful inspection of all clearances at full suspension compression before the truck goes back on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belltech","offers":[{"title":"1988 \/ No Shocks","offer_id":58145176715424,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-88-NOSHOCK","price":1486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1988 \/ Nitro Drop Shocks","offer_id":58145176748192,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-88-NITRO","price":1746.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1988 \/ Street Performance Shocks","offer_id":58145176780960,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-88-SP","price":1805.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1989-1996 \/ No Shocks","offer_id":58145176813728,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-8996-NOSHOCK","price":1486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1989-1996 \/ Nitro Drop Shocks","offer_id":58145176846496,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-8996-NITRO","price":1746.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1989-1996 \/ Street Performance Shocks","offer_id":58145176879264,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-8996-SP","price":1805.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1997-2000 \/ No Shocks","offer_id":58145176912032,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-9700-NOSHOCK","price":1481.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1997-2000 \/ Nitro Drop Shocks","offer_id":58145176944800,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-9700-NITRO","price":1741.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1997-2000 \/ Street Performance Shocks","offer_id":58145176977568,"sku":"BT-C3500-58DROP-9700-SP","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9720\/2848\/files\/bt_717_001_640_4__88211.1660859277.jpg?v=1783270001","url":"https:\/\/obsrevivalparts.com\/products\/belltech-5-8-drop-kit-1988-2000-chevy-gmc-c3500","provider":"OBS Revival Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}