I want to raise my 72 C30. where to get parts.
 

Yep like my title says. I am looking to raise the front end of my 72 C30. I like the idea of having the extra suspension travel when I am loaded.I'm putting a dump bed on it, after I get the new motor installed. I pulled the old motor out yesterday. I like the way it looks raised up because of the missing weight. about 2" more in front. So I'm looking for a source for either spring spacers or new taller springs. any info will be appreciated.

Re: I want to raise my 72 C30. where to get parts.
 

2wd or 4x4?

Re: I want to raise my 72 C30. where to get parts.
 

LOL, I figured someone would ask about that. I put "C" 30. for 2wd. But not all trucks are what they are when they came off the assmebly line . Yes it is 2wd. Coil springs. I know on my 01 Dodge 2500 4wd with coild springs. I bought some spacers and raised my frontend 2.5". Since these are completly different design.I'm left wondering. I can find lowering components left and right.

Re: I want to raise my 72 C30. where to get parts.
 

Belltech make coil spring spacers.
Remember the 73-87 truck springs will also work.

Some people were using 88-98 pre-runner 2wd lift spindles on the older trucks, also.

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Thanks, I check into those.

Re: I want to raise my 72 C30. where to get parts.
 

You could always go air ride, will make it carry the loads better!

Really easy to do on a 2WD. Thorbecke brothers have all the stuff you need to do it right.

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I had thought about going that route also. I don't want to get the cost out of hand. which can be done rather quickly when messing with these ole trucks. Thanks for the info and ideas.

Re: I want to raise my 72 C30. where to get parts.
 

If you want to keep the cost down you can go with a set of air helper bags in the rear and just toss the overloads, that is what I am doing on my truck.

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Some times you have to ask some people think c10 is a body style and even call a 4x4 a c.Thorbecke brothers do make nice stuff but they did have a month wait for really common stuff.

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When I raised the front of my C30 I used lift springs. At he time they were available through a couple of companies. I think I bought 2" lift springs but ended up cutting it down to make it about 1.5 lift. $125 and an allignent and I was done. I looked at the spacers but didnt like them. I know they are still available but the company name has changed. I will look.

Here you go.... http://www.airbagit.com/category-s/2145.htm

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Thanks guys for the info. definitely enough to get me started.