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willett · 08-16-2011, 02:19 AM

Hey guys,

I just picked up a '73 cab for my truck and its going to go on my truck after i do some sheet work to it.

I was thinking that when i mount the cab up i would block the body mounts up an extra inch to inch - and - a half.

I'm not really concerned about making the truck look higher, but it seems like a good idea when it comes to cleaning mud out from the undercarriage and preventing future rust.

I have heard that it could mess with my steering or shift linkage, but it seems like such a minor lift.

can anybody think of any reason why I shouldn't do this?

08-16-2011, 02:19 AM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? Hey guys, I just picked up a '73 cab for my truck and its going to go on my truck after i do some sheet work to it. I was thinking that when i mount the cab up i would block the body mounts up an extra inch to inch - and - a half. I'm not really concerned about making the truck look higher, but it seems like a good idea when it comes to cleaning mud out from the undercarriage and preventing future rust. I have heard that it could mess with my steering or shift linkage, but it seems like such a minor lift. can anybody think of any reason why I shouldn't do this? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"