Top 10 LS Fabrication Products for 1988-1998 OBS Chevy/GMC Trucks

The best OBS truck upgrades are the ones you notice every time you open a door or drop the tailgate. If you own a 1988-1998 OBS Chevy or GMC truck, these ten LS Fabrication parts fix the things GM left rough and add billet detail where the factory used plastic. First, the parts that change how the truck works. Then, the interior pieces that finish it off.

1. Tailgate Saver Shock (Strut)

OBS truck upgrades: tailgate saver shock strut on a 1988-98 Chevy GMC truck

Are you tired of having your tailgate slam shut when loading or unloading? Then the Tailgate Saver Shock from LS Fabrication is the answer. It stops the slam, and it also gives you a safe, smooth and easy lift every time.

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2. Billet Shift Lever

Billet shift lever pair for 1988-98 OBS Chevy GMC truck

The Billet Shift Lever from LS Fabrication is affordable and simple to install. It replaces your old, worn-out shift lever, and it gives you a stylish look that you’ll be proud of. In addition, high-grade billet aluminum makes it last.

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3. Billet Door Strikers

Billet door strikers for 1988-98 OBS Chevy GMC truck

Do you hate that annoying door rattle? The Billet Door Strikers from LS Fabrication aren’t just a stylish accessory for your truck, because they also solve this frustrating issue. We machine them to the OEM specs, so they fit perfectly and give a satisfying thud when you close the door.

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4. Billet Shorty Antenna

Billet shorty antenna, universal M6x1.0 thread, for GMC Chevy truck

Are you tired of a long antenna that gets in the way in low-clearance spaces? Then the Billet Shorty Antenna from LS Fabrication is your answer. We machine it from high-quality billet aluminum to the right length for your truck.

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5. Inner Fender Fillers

Inner fender fillers installed on 1988-98 Chevy truck

LS Fabrication’s Inner Fender Fillers close the factory gaps between the inner fenders and your truck’s bed. As a result, the engine bay looks cleaner, and less debris gets in. The fillers come ready to install with all the hardware, and they also work with most suspension setups.

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Interior OBS truck upgrades

The five parts above are what you see from outside the truck. The rest are the ones you touch every time you drive it.

6. Billet Grab Handle

Billet grab handle for 1995-99 Chevy OBS pickup

The Billet Grab Handle from LS Fabrication adds a touch of style to your truck’s interior. Also, we build it from high-quality billet aluminum, so it gives you a sturdy and comfortable grip for getting in and out of your truck.

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7. Billet Column Tilt Lever

Billet column tilt lever installed on 1995-99 Chevy OBS truck

LS Fabrication’s Billet Column Tilt Lever is the perfect replacement for your worn-out factory tilt lever. First, it is simple to install. Second, the billet aluminum gives you a comfortable grip and smooth operation.

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8. Billet Door Jamb Vents

Billet door jamb vents machine finished and installed on 1988-98 GM Chevy truck

The Billet Door Jamb Vents are a stylish upgrade to the factory door jamb assembly. They fit precisely, and because we machine them from billet aluminum, they last as long as the truck.

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9. Billet Daylight Driving Control

Billet daylight driving control knob for 1995-99 Chevy OBS truck

The factory headlight and daylight driving control knob cracks and fades with age. This billet aluminum replacement snaps straight into the stock switch and installs in minutes. Also, it comes in polished or black anodized to match the rest of your billet interior.

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10. Billet Climate Control Knobs

Billet climate control knobs for 1995-99 Chevy OBS truck

Sometimes it’s the little details that really make a difference. For example, these 6061-T6 billet climate control knobs replace the plain, faded stock knobs on your heater and A/C panel. Each one has a machined light passage, so the dash still lights up at night, and they come as a set of three.

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Customizing a 1988-1998 OBS Chevy or GMC is a labor of love, and these OBS truck upgrades are practical, stylish and made for the truck. From the Tailgate Saver Shock to the Billet Climate Control Knobs, each of the ten parts above fits without modification. Not sure whether your truck is an OBS at all? Our what is an OBS truck guide covers the years and models, and the 1988-98 tailgate saver guide shows the first install most owners do. For the history of the GMT400 generation, Wikipedia has a thorough run-down.

All ten, plus the billet hood hinges, door jamb vents and hidden taillight fuel filler machined for these trucks, are in our 88-98 parts collection collection.

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