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Primer 72 · 11-24-2000, 02:35 PM

Two major problems with the IFS and lifting them:
1) Limited ground clearance
2) CV joints
Neither of these is really a big deal, you might tear the rubber off of the CV joints in rough terrain, particularly snow, but can be replaced easily.
You wont have as much ground clearance with a lifted IFS as you would with a lifted SFA(solid front axle).
One other thing is you probably do not have all the tools needed to do it yourself, so you will most likely need to have a shop do it...
I would go with lifting the IFS if I were you for the sake of the ride quality it offers. The best alternative method would be converting to SFA, which would cost about the same as lifting the IFS, and you would want a shop to do that also. IFS lifts usually run you about $1000-1500. Remember you might lose some ride quality converting to SFA...
If I were you I would go with a 6" IFS lift from Superlift and 35 inch tires. 1/2 tons of these years have a little less clearance than earlier trucks, so you wont be able to fit as big a tire on yours as you would with a earlier truck with the same lift.
I am going to lift my 97 3/4 ton Silverado with the Superlift 6" IFS kit and 36 inch tires, seeing as how 3/4 tons have a little more clearance than 1/2 tons...
Good luck with whatever you choose...

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72 C10
66 C10 (new 4x4 conversion candidate)

11-24-2000, 02:35 PM	#2
Primer 72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Burkitsville, MD Posts: 217	Two major problems with the IFS and lifting them: 1) Limited ground clearance 2) CV joints Neither of these is really a big deal, you might tear the rubber off of the CV joints in rough terrain, particularly snow, but can be replaced easily. You wont have as much ground clearance with a lifted IFS as you would with a lifted SFA(solid front axle). One other thing is you probably do not have all the tools needed to do it yourself, so you will most likely need to have a shop do it... I would go with lifting the IFS if I were you for the sake of the ride quality it offers. The best alternative method would be converting to SFA, which would cost about the same as lifting the IFS, and you would want a shop to do that also. IFS lifts usually run you about $1000-1500. Remember you might lose some ride quality converting to SFA... If I were you I would go with a 6" IFS lift from Superlift and 35 inch tires. 1/2 tons of these years have a little less clearance than earlier trucks, so you wont be able to fit as big a tire on yours as you would with a earlier truck with the same lift. I am going to lift my 97 3/4 ton Silverado with the Superlift 6" IFS kit and 36 inch tires, seeing as how 3/4 tons have a little more clearance than 1/2 tons... Good luck with whatever you choose... ------------------ 72 C10 66 C10 (new 4x4 conversion candidate) __________________ 72 C10 66 C10 (new 4x4 conversion candidate)