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Rollinsqrbdy · 05-22-2009, 06:51 PM

Hello everybody its been awhile i've posted. I got a 84 short wide with a 6" lift and 35" tires but i want a lil more. Whats ya'lls opinion on adding a 3" body lift? Is their anything else I got to do to pull this off? The truck is a half ton. Also when i would lock up the front hubs they would make an awful snd, like a grinding sound like something was broken. So I replaced them but still do the same. What do u think is wrong? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Chevy1TonFun · 05-22-2009, 07:12 PM

A body lift is the cheapest way to get a few more inches of lift. The only complaint is the bumper gaps. As for the hubs, its not the hubs. Have you pulled the cover off the diff to inspect that? If not I would do that before throwing any more money at it. Also what did the old hubs look like when you pulled them off.

LONGHAIR · 05-22-2009, 07:33 PM

The "hub" problem is more likely a spider gear issue or an axle joint issue. Closer inspection is required.

Rollinsqrbdy · 05-23-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridin' High

A body lift is the cheapest way to get a few more inches of lift. The only complaint is the bumper gaps. As for the hubs, its not the hubs. Have you pulled the cover off the diff to inspect that? If not I would do that before throwing any more money at it. Also what did the old hubs look like when you pulled them off.

The hubs didnt look to bad. I really didnt pay alot of attention to em. Im just gonna have to jump under the ol girl i guess. I dont know a whole lot bout 4x4's. All i know is that i love em.

72 CustomCamper · 05-22-2009, 08:49 PM

With a body lift, if the truck is an automatic, you'll have to lengthen the **** rod from teh column to the trans. If the truck is a stick shift, you'll have to lengthen the clultch rod from the petal to the zbar. Also you'll have to lower the radiator or cut the bottom out of the fan shroud. Sometimes the steering shaft from the column to the steering box will need a little work too...

Chuck

**Yukon Jack** · 05-23-2009, 07:27 AM

Also probably need to extend your fuel filler hose and keep an eye other rubber lines as you raise the body if you go with the body lift. They are cheap but fairly involved to install.

What is your intended use of this vehicle?

Rollinsqrbdy · 05-23-2009, 09:44 PM

yukonjack- Thanks for the info. Im wanting to start workin on the ol truck pretty soon. This room has been real helpful and is full of alot of greaty people

05-22-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	need more Lift and got hub problems Hello everybody its been awhile i've posted. I got a 84 short wide with a 6" lift and 35" tires but i want a lil more. Whats ya'lls opinion on adding a 3" body lift? Is their anything else I got to do to pull this off? The truck is a half ton. Also when i would lock up the front hubs they would make an awful snd, like a grinding sound like something was broken. So I replaced them but still do the same. What do u think is wrong? Any info would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 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---

05-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: need more Lift and got hub problems A body lift is the cheapest way to get a few more inches of lift. The only complaint is the bumper gaps. As for the hubs, its not the hubs. Have you pulled the cover off the diff to inspect that? If not I would do that before throwing any more money at it. Also what did the old hubs look like when you pulled them off. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-22-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: need more Lift and got hub problems With a body lift, if the truck is an automatic, you'll have to lengthen the **** rod from teh column to the trans. If the truck is a stick shift, you'll have to lengthen the clultch rod from the petal to the zbar. Also you'll have to lower the radiator or cut the bottom out of the fan shroud. Sometimes the steering shaft from the column to the steering box will need a little work too... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

05-23-2009, 07:27 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: need more Lift and got hub problems Also probably need to extend your fuel filler hose and keep an eye other rubber lines as you raise the body if you go with the body lift. They are cheap but fairly involved to install. What is your intended use of this vehicle? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-23-2009, 09:44 PM	#7
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: need more Lift and got hub problems yukonjack- Thanks for the info. Im wanting to start workin on the ol truck pretty soon. This room has been real helpful and is full of alot of greaty people __________________ 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---



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