1992–99 GMT400 Suburban chassis
We haven't found a complete aftermarket chassis for this car yet, so the way to modernize it is to stiffen and upgrade the original frame.
Upgrade the original chassis
- How it's built
- Body-on-frame ladder chassis from the GMT400 pickups; four-door wagon in 1500 and 2500 versions.
- Front suspension
- Independent front on all versions: coil springs on 2WD, torsion bars on 4x4.
- Rear suspension
- Solid axle on leaf springs.
- Weak spots
- Rust in rear wheel arches, rockers, brake lines and fuel lines; worn steering parts and intermediate-shaft clunk; tall, heavy body rolls a lot on stock bars.
Suspension and steering kits for the original chassis
| Area | Kit | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete kit | Rough Country 1988-1998 Chevy/GMC 1500 Pickup, 1992-1998 Tahoe/Suburban 4WD 4 in. Suspension Lift Kit (274.20) | Lift for the 4x4 torsion-bar front; listed for 1992-98 Suburban 4WD. | $1,079.95 $1,079.95 at SD Truck Springs (reseller) Source |
| Complete kit | Rough Country 1992-1998 Tahoe/Suburban 4WD 6 in. Suspension Lift Kit with Performance Shocks (276P / 276.20) | 6 in. lift for 1992-98 Suburban 4WD. | $1,099.95 $1,099.95 at SD Truck Springs (reseller) Source |
| Rear suspension | Belltech Leaf Spring Hanger Kit, 92-99 Suburban, 2 Inch Drop (6635) | Relocated hangers lower the rear 2 in. on the stock springs. Title says 92-99 Suburban; listing bullets say 95-99 C1500 Suburban 2WD. | $280 $280.00 each at Speedway Motors Source |
| Rear suspension | Belltech Rear Anti-Sway Bar (5512) | Fitment table includes 1992-99 Chevrolet/GMC C1500 Suburban; title says 95-99 GM SUV 4WD 4-door, so confirm. | $365 $365.00 at Hurrey's Off Road (reseller); backordered Source |
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