Ridetech Complete Coil-Over Suspension System - 1988-1998 Chevy/GMC C1500

Want a truck that handles like it was built yesterday, not 1988? The Ridetech Complete Coil-Over Suspension System is the top-shelf, no-compromise suspension package for 1988-1998 Chevy and GMC C1500 trucks running the Standard 1500 10-bolt differential. This is a full front-to-rear system: front upper and lower StrongArm tubular control arms, front and rear HQ Series coil-over shocks, a front MuscleBar sway bar, HD drop spindles, and a rear bolt-on Wishbone system with integrated C-notches. Nothing is left out, and nothing needs to be sourced separately.

Ride height drops approximately 4" up front and 6" in the rear right out of the box, with the HQ Series coil-overs giving you rebound and ride-height adjustability to fine-tune your exact stance after install. The aluminum-body, monotube HQ shocks carry an incredible 1,000,001 mile warranty, which tells you everything you need to know about how confident Ridetech is in this system.

The upper and lower StrongArms are engineered with corrected ball joint angles for the lowered ride height, added camber adjustment, and injection-molded Delrin bushings with 13% Teflon to cut deflection and stiction to nearly nothing. The upper arms even include integrated brake line mounting brackets, a small detail that makes for a cleaner installation. HD drop spindles allow for longer shock stroke and improve bump steer characteristics, though they do widen track width by about a quarter inch per side.

Out back, the Bolt-On Wishbone System is the real headline feature: patent-pending R-Joint rod ends eliminate binding and noise, a wishbone upper link replaces the panhard bar for zero lateral movement during suspension travel (meaning tighter wheel/tire fitment is possible), and the whole system is engineered for optimized anti-squat and pinion angle migration. The integrated bolt-on C-notch reinforces your OEM frame rails without requiring major bed modifications or welding.

Fits: Chevrolet/GMC C1500, 1988-1998, Standard 1500 with 10-bolt differential, Heavy Duty (1.25" thick rotor) front brakes.

This is the system serious builders reach for when they want a truck that rides, handles, and stops like a modern vehicle while still looking every bit the classic OBS truck it is. If you're building a truck to drive hard, not just show off, this is the suspension package to put under it.