Lower end???

[MX455]

Hi everyone. I got a 87 K5, I went to do a top end on it and I found the lower end is loose and doesn't feel very good. So i'm going to do a ful rebuild. My question is will the 88 rod fit, or do I need to get the 87. I ask this because I can't get an 87 topend, which is fine because the 88 piston will work. But the wrist pin bearings are different. The other question i have is when i have the crank pressed, it needs to be balanced, right? And if so could any mod shop do this or should I send it some where. Thanks again for everyones help with all my questions.

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[stewart]

yes the 88 rod fits

[MX455]

Thanks for the quick response!

[hughes]

I used and 88 rod kit and piston kit in my 87 with great results.

[MX455]

Hughes, what company did you get the rod kit from? Does it include the main bearings and seals as well?

[kwakman]

YOU CAN USE FOR 87 FROM LATER MODELS,
CRANK,ROD,PISTON,GEARS(FROM 85 THRU 88)AND MANY OTHER LITTLE ODDS AND SODS.PM ME IF YOUR STRUGGLING.KWAKMAN.