Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? *newbie* - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

John *Sweden* · 10-29-2008, 07:01 AM

Hi all, my name is John im from Sweden (North Europe), due to lack of good forums over here I hope its ok for you that I hang around here...

My language skills aint top notch so bare whit me

I have recently become owner of a
1976 2wd silverado c20 3/4t 6.2diesel th400 longbed. (engine from -85 blazer)
Looks ok and works perfekt....But looks a bit nerdy.

A few days ago I stumbled over a bargain, a set of new BFG 35" a/t
So my medicine to solve this nerdyness would be to mount them together whit a lift. Here is where my problem starts.

I understand that its totaly useless to lift a 2wd for any driving purposes, but hey, its the look I want and I have had my share of low rides.
Due to this useless, liftkits on market for 2wd 8lug seems to be very small? (I cant find any)

So what are my alternatives?

3-4" bodylift for start, and maby 2" blocks between the leafs and axel in the rear. But in the front I cant come up whit any good solutions. I allredy have the 3/4t springs (I think) so what should I do?

Will take some pictures for you.....

Please

Cherub · 10-29-2008, 07:49 AM

Welcome to the board

sry i have no knowledge of lifts.

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-29-2008, 09:43 AM

The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.

Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

John *Sweden* · 10-29-2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks for fast replies!!

will post some
pics as soon as the weather allows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.

Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear.

78 Chevyrado; nice truck!!
2 fast questions,
1.what size ore those tires of yours?

2. Let me just confirm what you are saying, there is the stock version front spring for the 3/4tons. And besides that one there is an hevy-duty one aswell?? Any dealer links?

Those extra 2" would do it perfect whit a 4" body lift and 2" blocks in rear!
All body liftkits I have seen is max 3", is there problems whit an extra 1" up to 4", safety issue, funny look?

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-29-2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John *Sweden*

78 Chevyrado; nice truck!!
2 fast questions,
1.what size ore those tires of yours?

2. Let me just confirm what you are saying, there is the stock version front spring for the 3/4tons. And besides that one there is an hevy-duty one aswell?? Any dealer links?

Thanks man!

1. My tires are 265/75/16

2. correct, there are 2 stock versions.
I bought moog springs, The Light duty springs are Moog PN#6452

The heavy duty springs (like I have) are Moog PN#6454
They are $87.79+ shipping at Rockauto.com. You can get them there or just do a search for "Moog 6454".

I got my rear lift blocks from superlift, they are very good quality parts IMO.

davidh · 10-30-2008, 08:33 PM

[QUOTE=78 Chevyrado;2950446]The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.

Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear.

where did you get your conversion lug nuts at?

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-30-2008, 11:31 PM

[quote=davidh;2952910]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.

Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear.

where did you get your conversion lug nuts at?

Dual thread 9/16" lug nuts are here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...=p4506.c0.m245

Jahloha · 10-29-2013, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.

Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

I know this post is old, but if you are still active, I have a question for you:

How does your truck currently look?
What engine do you have in there?

Your truck is very much to level, slightly lifted look I want for my 70 c20.

Let me know. Thanks!

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2008, 09:49 AM

Welcome to the forum John. We don't care where your from as long as you like to talk trucks. If these boys can't get your problems solved no one can. Your english is just fine too.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to lift a truck just for looks. Most of the 4wd's that are lifted never get used off road, so it doesn't really matter.

*JCampbell* · 10-29-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Most of the 4wd's that are lifted never get used off road, so it doesn't really matter.

You sure about that?

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

You sure about that?

Pretty much, yeah. I see lifted trucks running the streets here all day long and I would say that most of them never go wheelin.

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Pretty much, yeah. I see lifted trucks running the streets here all day long and I would say that most of them never go wheelin.

x2

manimal · 10-29-2008, 09:52 AM

You can get a hold of Fabtech. They have a ball joint spacer and coil spring kit for a total of 3" lift. I just got one from the boneyard out of a '77 C10. Good Luck.
-Lance

John *Sweden* · 10-29-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimal

You can get a hold of Fabtech. They have a ball joint spacer and coil spring kit for a total of 3" lift. I just got one from the boneyard out of a '77 C10. Good Luck.
-Lance

Ok! think I have seen some of your pics in a recent thread...Nice kit.

Smells a bit pricey? And are they still in production for our body?

**old Rusty C10** · 10-29-2008, 10:36 AM

welcome to the board... id love to see pics of before and after ( being your question was pretty well answered) as i have a 2wd and am thinking of possibly lifting it also..
And just for the fun of it my grandfather on my dad's side came to the US from Sweeden.. Gottenborg i believe was the area.. anyway once again welcome to the site

John *Sweden* · 10-29-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

welcome to the board... id love to see pics of before and after ( being your question was pretty well answered) as i have a 2wd and am thinking of possibly lifting it also..
And just for the fun of it my grandfather on my dad's side came to the US from Sweeden.. Gottenborg i believe was the area.. anyway once again welcome to the site

Project pics will be there, lots of stuff to be done, paint, interior, lift etc....

Yes, there was a lot of people emigrating to usa from sweden. Funny to see many of the old swedish after-names in modern media made in the states. Ericsson, Larson etc

flamingbig10 · 10-30-2008, 02:39 AM

i'm working on a friends 79 c-25 that has a
3" body lift and it is going to have heavy duty coils when the new bushings come and it will be rolling on 33 to 35" tires, and it will be used as a farm truck, when I work on it again i'll snap some pics

Prerunner1982 · 10-30-2008, 04:32 PM

dang it.. I had this whole big reply typed up.. and when I finally went to post it something happen and it was lost forever..

So to sum up what I had typed..

You can only lift the front end so far with a coil.. about 3", due to the upper control arms hitting the upper coil spring buckets.. see picture..

Also notice the angle or the ball joints and tie rods, this will cause them to wear faster.

The best lift would be to use a lift spindle though nobody currently makes them for our trucks.. A company called AIM did but you can ask/search on here and you probably won't find anything good said about them.
I have heard/seen people use the 88-98 lift spindles but this was on 1/2 ton trucks.. not 3/4 ton.. I contemplated using the 88-98 spindle on my 82.

A body lift would be fine if you dont wheel it hard or haul heavy loads in the bed. Though I tend to stay away from them if at all possible.

Another option is to use fiberglass fenders... you can run 35" with no lift.
Fenders: http://glassworksunlimited.com/shop/...2&cat=9&page=1
Bedsides: (Not sure if they are for short or long beds or if it even matters) http://glassworksunlimited.com/shop/...&cat=10&page=1

Blazer with glass fenders and 35"s: http://www.mkparker.com/goose/

**N2TRUX** · 10-30-2008, 07:14 PM

Thanks for stepping in Prerunner1982. That's the kind of info he really needed.

Prerunner1982 · 10-31-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thanks for stepping in Prerunner1982. That's the kind of info he really needed.

Anytime... Glad I can still be of assistance even though I havent had a square body in almost 2 yrs..

Rollinsqrbdy · 10-31-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Anytime... Glad I can still be of assistance even though I havent had a square body in almost 2 yrs..

YAAAA JUST GET ONE. EVERYBODY HAS ONE. DONT U WANNA BE COOL? COME ON GET ONE, GO AHEAD

Prerunner1982 · 10-31-2008, 05:04 PM

Ok let me re-phrase... I have one but it is on blocks and minus an engine awaiting a new frame. Maybe someday...

74 C-30 · 10-30-2008, 09:35 PM

you dont need conversion lug nuts, you just replace the springs up front and add a block out back

Rollinsqrbdy · 10-30-2008, 10:30 PM

AHHHHHHHH JUST CHANGE THE WHOLE THING OVER TOO A 4X4.

**N2TRUX** · 10-31-2008, 10:49 AM

Well get one...

10-29-2008, 07:01 AM	#1
John Sweden Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gothenburg SWEDEN EUROPE Posts: 7	Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie Hi all, my name is John im from Sweden (North Europe), due to lack of good forums over here I hope its ok for you that I hang around here... My language skills aint top notch so bare whit me I have recently become owner of a 1976 2wd silverado c20 3/4t 6.2diesel th400 longbed. (engine from -85 blazer) Looks ok and works perfekt....But looks a bit nerdy. A few days ago I stumbled over a bargain, a set of new BFG 35" a/t So my medicine to solve this nerdyness would be to mount them together whit a lift. Here is where my problem starts. I understand that its totaly useless to lift a 2wd for any driving purposes, but hey, its the look I want and I have had my share of low rides. Due to this useless, liftkits on market for 2wd 8lug seems to be very small? (I cant find any) So what are my alternatives? 3-4" bodylift for start, and maby 2" blocks between the leafs and axel in the rear. But in the front I cant come up whit any good solutions. I allredy have the 3/4t springs (I think) so what should I do? Will take some pictures for you..... Please

10-29-2008, 07:49 AM	#2
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie Welcome to the board sry i have no knowledge of lifts. Last edited by Cherub; 10-29-2008 at 07:50 AM.

10-29-2008, 09:43 AM	#3
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear. Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear. BEFORE: AFTER:

10-29-2008, 09:49 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie Welcome to the forum John. We don't care where your from as long as you like to talk trucks. If these boys can't get your problems solved no one can. Your english is just fine too. There's nothing wrong with wanting to lift a truck just for looks. Most of the 4wd's that are lifted never get used off road, so it doesn't really matter. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-29-2008, 09:52 AM	#13
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie You can get a hold of Fabtech. They have a ball joint spacer and coil spring kit for a total of 3" lift. I just got one from the boneyard out of a '77 C10. Good Luck. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-30-2008, 08:33 PM	#6
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie [QUOTE=78 Chevyrado;2950446]The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear. Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear. where did you get your conversion lug nuts at? __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

10-29-2008, 10:36 AM	#15
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie welcome to the board... id love to see pics of before and after ( being your question was pretty well answered) as i have a 2wd and am thinking of possibly lifting it also.. And just for the fun of it my grandfather on my dad's side came to the US from Sweeden.. Gottenborg i believe was the area.. anyway once again welcome to the site __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-30-2008, 02:39 AM	#17
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie i'm working on a friends 79 c-25 that has a 3" body lift and it is going to have heavy duty coils when the new bushings come and it will be rolling on 33 to 35" tires, and it will be used as a farm truck, when I work on it again i'll snap some pics __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-30-2008, 04:32 PM	#18
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie dang it.. I had this whole big reply typed up.. and when I finally went to post it something happen and it was lost forever.. So to sum up what I had typed.. You can only lift the front end so far with a coil.. about 3", due to the upper control arms hitting the upper coil spring buckets.. see picture.. Also notice the angle or the ball joints and tie rods, this will cause them to wear faster. The best lift would be to use a lift spindle though nobody currently makes them for our trucks.. A company called AIM did but you can ask/search on here and you probably won't find anything good said about them. I have heard/seen people use the 88-98 lift spindles but this was on 1/2 ton trucks.. not 3/4 ton.. I contemplated using the 88-98 spindle on my 82. A body lift would be fine if you dont wheel it hard or haul heavy loads in the bed. Though I tend to stay away from them if at all possible. Another option is to use fiberglass fenders... you can run 35" with no lift. Fenders: http://glassworksunlimited.com/shop/...2&cat=9&page=1 Bedsides: (Not sure if they are for short or long beds or if it even matters) http://glassworksunlimited.com/shop/...&cat=10&page=1 Blazer with glass fenders and 35"s: http://www.mkparker.com/goose/ __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 10-31-2008 at 08:41 AM.

10-30-2008, 07:14 PM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie Thanks for stepping in Prerunner1982. That's the kind of info he really needed. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-31-2008, 05:04 PM	#22
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie Ok let me re-phrase... I have one but it is on blocks and minus an engine awaiting a new frame. Maybe someday... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-30-2008, 09:35 PM	#23
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie you dont need conversion lug nuts, you just replace the springs up front and add a block out back __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

10-30-2008, 10:30 PM	#24
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie AHHHHHHHH JUST CHANGE THE WHOLE THING OVER TOO A 4X4. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

10-31-2008, 10:49 AM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? newbie Well get one... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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