lifting my 2wd
 

im trying to lift my 2wd 1972 c10 to gain a little ground clearance.... just so we can go mess around on some local offroad spots. dont really need 4wd just ground clearance where were going.... im gonna put a 3" body lift on it... what else can i do to lift it up a little. coil rear end makes it hard to lift it seems if i had a 73-87 this would be hella easy... please advise

Re: lifting my 2wd
 

Just for the record, your 3 inch body lift wont do anything for you off road. Hmmmm?? Your frame and everything else will still have the same clearance.

Re: lifting my 2wd
 

yeah i know but i figure eventually ill be able to fit a little bigger tire any idea on how to get this c10 up in the air a little

Re: lifting my 2wd
 

Unless you change the coils not much. Maybe air shocks pumped up in 70's fashion. they make a kit to expand coils, we always made our own w/ some big all thread on our derby cars! lol maybe not the best way to go!

Re: lifting my 2wd
 

I have seen 2 wheel drive lift kits for the 73 and up
the rear would be easy

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if i got some 73+ lifted coils would they fit the front?

Re: lifting my 2wd
 

IMOP, I would throw a 4x4 frame under it and leave off the transfercase and take advantage of all the good stuff that you can get for any 4x4 from places like Rancho!

Re: lifting my 2wd
 

Damn.. I wanted to lift my 2wd for a while and I never though of that. Hmm... I might keep it and have a project :lol:

What does someone think I could get a 4x4 frame for? I suppose afterwards I just start swapping stuff over.

Re: lifting my 2wd
 

73 and up front coils will fit

In the rear, you could start with a set of 3/4 ton coil springs. I'd imagine your present coils are somewhat settled, so between that and the heavier new 3/4 ton coils, the rear will likely come up several inches.