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73Olds98 · 05-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? Have a bad back and it seems most later models are equipped with some sort of step to get into. That type does present some difficulty for me - getting in and out. Maybe the older years were a bit lower. I would imagine tire sizes would make a difference also!

thirdstreettito · 05-03-2009, 11:42 AM

Not sure. But I am 6' 3/4" and I can just barely get into my 84 K10 with out a step. I always have to adjust myself in the seat and fix the floormat.

**Stocker** · 05-03-2009, 12:21 PM

I'm a sawed-off critter and I've been in & out of my truck about 25,000 times or so. Never thought it was too high....

blazerbrian72 · 05-03-2009, 12:32 PM

mine is. I have to help my gf get in it

LONGHAIR · 05-03-2009, 12:44 PM

That is way to general (subjective) of a question to get a reasonable answer....

72blue · 05-04-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerbrian72

mine is. I have to help my gf get in it

Brian, that is one big som*****.

Mudder · 05-04-2009, 09:14 AM

You can add all sorts of steps or bars to help ya out.

jott_06 · 05-05-2009, 07:50 PM

My truck is also difficult to get into.

I just take a hop, skip, and a jump and i'm in.

72chevyk10 · 05-05-2009, 10:08 PM

my truck aint too tall. but then im 6'7"

Blue_71 · 05-06-2009, 01:02 AM

my k20 has a 3" lift on it, and I dont find it to tall for me. I am 5'8". My "significant other" is only 5'5" and she has trouble getting in the truck though. She has trouble with my stock height 89 too though

64swb · 05-06-2009, 01:20 AM

Im only 5' 8'' on a good day and I have no problems getting into my '95 chevy and its got 9'' of lift and 38's. My wife is 5'1'' and she has a little bit of trouble but she doesn't need help.

**special-K** · 05-06-2009, 07:16 AM

I have a`92 k3500.The first thing I did was strip the silly 4x4 stickers off.I`ve had many people get in and as if it`s a 4wd.I point to the transfer case shifter and say,"Yes".
The 88-98s are anything but high.The`99-ups look like they are nose-diving,they are so low.
it doesn`t matter what make,all 4wds are a tad higher than it`s 2wd counterpart.The late model 4wds are mandated to have bumpers low enough to align with cars(rolleyes), so they are all lower these days.You can put steps and grab handles on anything.Here`s my`92 fresh and new:

dgfreeze · 05-06-2009, 07:00 PM

well, actually, later model chevy 4x4 trucks sit lower than the competition, thanx to their independant front suspension. if it is still too low, you can get molded running boards, or nerf bars.

**special-K** · 05-07-2009, 07:05 AM

Why all the lifted trucks and stories on how it`s no problem to get into your trucks?Obviously the thread starting member isn`t any of you guys.I can take hotter hot sauce than most.But,if someone asked me to recommend a mild hot sauce I`d recommend what "they" are wanting,not what "I" can handle.

I could have shown this...

...and talked how I had to lift my 78 year old mother into it.A lifted truck isn`t for eveyone,you know.

05-03-2009, 11:25 AM	#1
73Olds98 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wheatfield, NY Posts: 5	Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? Have a bad back and it seems most later models are equipped with some sort of step to get into. That type does present some difficulty for me - getting in and out. Maybe the older years were a bit lower. I would imagine tire sizes would make a difference also!

05-03-2009, 11:42 AM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? Not sure. But I am 6' 3/4" and I can just barely get into my 84 K10 with out a step. I always have to adjust myself in the seat and fix the floormat. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-03-2009, 12:21 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? I'm a sawed-off critter and I've been in & out of my truck about 25,000 times or so. Never thought it was too high.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-03-2009, 12:32 PM	#4
blazerbrian72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado and PA Posts: 108	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? mine is. I have to help my gf get in it

05-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? You can add all sorts of steps or bars to help ya out. Attached Images

05-05-2009, 07:50 PM	#8
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? My truck is also difficult to get into. I just take a hop, skip, and a jump and i'm in.

05-06-2009, 01:20 AM	#11
64swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Camino, CA Posts: 182	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? Im only 5' 8'' on a good day and I have no problems getting into my '95 chevy and its got 9'' of lift and 38's. My wife is 5'1'' and she has a little bit of trouble but she doesn't need help. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10, 1986 Chevy K20 'Burb, 1970 Chevelle, 1996 K2500 'Burb, 1977 Chevy K10, 1970 Ford F-250, 72 Ford F100 4x4, 1979 Chevy C30, 1982 Chevy C30, 1996 Chevy Dually 4x4 SAS, 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 1991 Ford F-350 cclb dually 4x4

05-06-2009, 07:16 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? I have a`92 k3500.The first thing I did was strip the silly 4x4 stickers off.I`ve had many people get in and as if it`s a 4wd.I point to the transfer case shifter and say,"Yes". The 88-98s are anything but high.The`99-ups look like they are nose-diving,they are so low. it doesn`t matter what make,all 4wds are a tad higher than it`s 2wd counterpart.The late model 4wds are mandated to have bumpers low enough to align with cars(rolleyes), so they are all lower these days.You can put steps and grab handles on anything.Here`s my`92 fresh and new: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-06-2009, 07:00 PM	#13
dgfreeze i've created a monster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Plain City, Ohio Posts: 70	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? well, actually, later model chevy 4x4 trucks sit lower than the competition, thanx to their independant front suspension. if it is still too low, you can get molded running boards, or nerf bars. __________________ 69 GMC C20, with an 81 CHEVY K20 drivetrain

05-07-2009, 07:05 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Are all Chevy 4X4 trucks high to get into? Why all the lifted trucks and stories on how it`s no problem to get into your trucks?Obviously the thread starting member isn`t any of you guys.I can take hotter hot sauce than most.But,if someone asked me to recommend a mild hot sauce I`d recommend what "they" are wanting,not what "I" can handle. I could have shown this... ...and talked how I had to lift my 78 year old mother into it.A lifted truck isn`t for eveyone,you know. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-07-2009 at 07:12 AM.



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