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Fraser Beatty · 11-17-2007, 03:36 PM

Just wondering if it is possible or advisable to raise the front of my 1979 1 ton GMC single-rear-wheel Camper Special about 2" so that the truck sits level? If this can be done, what parts do I need, and how do I go about doing it? Thanks.

Fraser Beatty · 11-17-2007, 03:39 PM

Forgot to mention it is a 2WD, if that helps.

Fraser Beatty · 11-18-2007, 06:21 PM

Anybody????

pooz911 · 11-19-2007, 03:16 AM

Do you have a Big block or small block??? If you have a small block, you can install big block springs in the front to raise the truck. If you have a big block, you may have to install a spring spacer.

LONGHAIR · 11-19-2007, 09:42 AM

Raising the front of a 2 wheel drive truck is not as easy as it sounds like it should be. Ride quality does down hill quickly. You can use taller and/or stiffer springs to gain 2", or a spacer as suggested, but you lose downward wheel travel (droop). This results in a harsh ride from limited travel, the springs themselves, or both. Sometimes you can get upper ball-joint spacers to get your droop back, but I don't know if you can for a 1ton truck?

I would look into dropping the back....far easier.

Fraser Beatty · 11-19-2007, 03:25 PM

Thanks for your suggestions guys. The truck originally had a 454, but it now has a 350.

11-17-2007, 03:36 PM	#1
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Raising 79 1 Ton Front Just wondering if it is possible or advisable to raise the front of my 1979 1 ton GMC single-rear-wheel Camper Special about 2" so that the truck sits level? If this can be done, what parts do I need, and how do I go about doing it? Thanks.

11-17-2007, 03:39 PM	#2
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Raising 79 1 Ton Front Forgot to mention it is a 2WD, if that helps.

11-18-2007, 06:21 PM	#3
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Raising 79 1 Ton Front Anybody????

11-19-2007, 03:16 AM	#4
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Raising 79 1 Ton Front Do you have a Big block or small block??? If you have a small block, you can install big block springs in the front to raise the truck. If you have a big block, you may have to install a spring spacer. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/pooz911

11-19-2007, 09:42 AM	#5
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Raising 79 1 Ton Front Raising the front of a 2 wheel drive truck is not as easy as it sounds like it should be. Ride quality does down hill quickly. You can use taller and/or stiffer springs to gain 2", or a spacer as suggested, but you lose downward wheel travel (droop). This results in a harsh ride from limited travel, the springs themselves, or both. Sometimes you can get upper ball-joint spacers to get your droop back, but I don't know if you can for a 1ton truck? I would look into dropping the back....far easier.

11-19-2007, 03:25 PM	#6
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Raising 79 1 Ton Front Thanks for your suggestions guys. The truck originally had a 454, but it now has a 350.



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