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Old 10-20-2009, 11:45 PM   #1
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lift kit

where can i find mild front end lift kit for a 1986 C20 Scottsdale 2wd. I cant find anything for a 3/4 ton. Im just looking for street just a little something prefferably just a spindle lift. It already has the HD springs in front with 33x10.5x16.5 BFGoodrich mud terrains all around but i just want something to get a little more clearance but i do haul with it so it still needs the ridgidity. Please help
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Old 10-21-2009, 01:42 AM   #2
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Re: lift kit

baja spindles or bbc springs.
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Old 10-21-2009, 06:04 PM   #3
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Re: lift kit

I do not believe there are spindle lifts currently available for 73-87s. You could add a coil spring spacer but eventually you will make out when the upper arm hits the coil spring bucket and your ball joints are maxed out.

A spindle lift would your best option... and you might be able to swap a 88-98 spindle over. I just don't know how compatible it would be with a 3/4 ton hub.. if there is even a difference in the bearings/races with a 1/2ton (88-98).
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Old 10-22-2009, 04:49 AM   #4
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Re: lift kit

I've got a an 1.5" lift spring and a balljoint spacer on my 78 c20. I believe the only company that makes lift kits is AIM.

coil/balljoint-spacer&Coil/upper arm &coil/extended uppers and lowers
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Old 10-22-2009, 11:35 AM   #5
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Re: lift kit

I did hd coils and a 3" body lift on this truck it has 235/85/16 32" tall

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Old 10-22-2009, 04:33 PM   #6
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Re: lift kit

I currently have 3" lift coils on my truck. I found mine in a 3/4 ton that I parted out. I ordered ball joint spacers from airbagit.com a couple days ago. they were under $50 shipped
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