A friend of mine is 5' 5" and looking for full sus up to 2k.
Any recommendations and pics as some bikes with small frame just don't look right.

I have a 14.5" Anthem X, I am 5' 4" perfect size really. Only problem is they only sell the frame in the UK at that size their full bikes start at 16".

I picked up a small Heckler off here for not much. 5'7" of tallness here.

I`m 5"6 and used to ride this 09 canaan elite (frame for sale)

But ive just built this 😀

Mrs beanZ 14" frame, looks right to me 😀

My short arse Heckler. Prefer the small to the other sizes as it doesn't have the bent top tube.

Well now I am tempted to show off mine

Chumba XCL

XS, sorry none built up though 🙁

Small

love those chumbas

Cannondale Rush. That frame design gives plenty of standover clearance. I'm about the same height but I happily used to ride a 17" Marin with a similar frame design.