Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10_ustacould · 01-06-2013, 09:39 PM

My 68 stepper on 8" blocks!

Jarwood · 01-06-2013, 09:43 PM

Sweet!

Hubscrub · 01-06-2013, 09:51 PM

Snow shoes...well in your case skis
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69vetteside · 01-06-2013, 09:54 PM

Had me worried then for a while

**lolife99** · 01-06-2013, 09:50 PM

What's up now?

C10_ustacould · 01-06-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What's up now?

Going to lower the trans mount a little, and send the drive shaft to be balanced. Not to worry gents just havin' some fun, she'll stay grounded!
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HotRod C/10 · 01-06-2013, 09:53 PM

If I had to gues the trans is on its way out.

72BlckButy · 01-06-2013, 10:41 PM

Any pictures of your lift blocks?

**mr48chev** · 01-06-2013, 10:46 PM

That setup looks like a pretty solid and safe way to have the truck up in the air to work under it. Good looking truck too.

Number98 · 01-06-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

My 68 stepper on 8" blocks!

Seriously though, nice truck man!

C10_ustacould · 01-07-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Any pictures of your lift blocks?

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Originally Posted by Number98

Seriously though, nice truck man!

Thanks Number98!

Nate, here is one of my lift blocks, they have served me faithfully since 2000. I keep 6 of them in the garage, they are very useful.

WadmalawJoe · 01-07-2013, 08:43 AM

How long are those blocks?
I need to make some of those.

DesertCat · 01-07-2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

Thanks Number98!

Nate, here is one of my lift blocks, they have served me faithfully since 2000. I keep 6 of them in the garage, they are very useful.

Nothin like a good piece of hickory

- Clint Eastood, Pale Rider

C10_ustacould · 01-07-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WadmalawJoe

How long are those blocks?
I need to make some of those.

They are 12" x 12" stacked 5 high.

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

Nothin like a good piece of hickory

- Clint Eastood, Pale Rider

As long as you are not on the recieving end!

eldogg · 01-07-2013, 12:42 PM

I have a set of stands like that also and love them. Mine are 12"x12" 7 boards high. Detroit Speed uses the same stands in their shop. I couldn't find a picture of mine but they look just like these. A couple of years ago there was a thread on Pro-touring.com about the stands.

68Stepbed · 01-07-2013, 01:18 PM

We use something similar also. So much safer than standard jackstands.

**LEEVON** · 01-07-2013, 01:20 PM

I've been meaning to make some of those.

72BlckButy · 01-07-2013, 02:12 PM

Tynee · 01-07-2013, 03:15 PM

I've got ramps built out of 2X8's nailed together and cut on a diagonal. Works like a champ, except I probably should have gone with 2X10's, or even 2X12's. I'm not as skinny as I was when I made them.

~Whitey~ · 01-07-2013, 03:53 PM

Great idea! I cringe every time I've been under my Jeep or truck while it was on jack stands and have thrown tires and wheels under it so if it did fall it wouldn't fall all the way and crush me. I'm going to have to make some of these!

Fldawg · 01-07-2013, 11:30 PM

I've got to make me a set of those, how are they fastened together?

eldogg · 01-10-2013, 05:23 PM

I used either 2.5" or 3" deck screws. I can't seem to remember exactly.

hayhauler71 · 01-10-2013, 05:34 PM

What do you guys think of this use of lumber

C10_ustacould · 01-10-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

I've got to make me a set of those, how are they fastened together?

I used 2.5" deck screws I think... it's was what was laying around!

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71

What do you guys think of this use of lumber

I think that guy got tires of using those jack-stands!

Daner · 01-11-2013, 12:06 AM

Wood glue would probably work better than screws if you have time and clamps or just don't have a drill.

01-06-2013, 09:39 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" My 68 stepper on 8" blocks! Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

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Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" Sweet!

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69vetteside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: perth western australia Posts: 127	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" Had me worried then for a while

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HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" If I had to gues the trans is on its way out. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

01-06-2013, 10:41 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" Any pictures of your lift blocks? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-06-2013, 10:46 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,723	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" That setup looks like a pretty solid and safe way to have the truck up in the air to work under it. Good looking truck too. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-07-2013, 08:43 AM	#12
WadmalawJoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ravenel SC Posts: 317	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" How long are those blocks? I need to make some of those. __________________ Toys/projects Many toys, not enough time to play! My youngest son and I picked up a 69 Chevy C-10 on 1/7/22, this is my second 69, it was 10 years ago that I had my other one. So I’m back!!!

01-07-2013, 12:42 PM	#15
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" I have a set of stands like that also and love them. Mine are 12"x12" 7 boards high. Detroit Speed uses the same stands in their shop. I couldn't find a picture of mine but they look just like these. A couple of years ago there was a thread on Pro-touring.com about the stands. Attached Images __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

01-07-2013, 01:18 PM	#16
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" We use something similar also. So much safer than standard jackstands. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-07-2013, 01:20 PM	#17
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" I've been meaning to make some of those. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-07-2013, 02:12 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-07-2013, 03:15 PM	#19
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" I've got ramps built out of 2X8's nailed together and cut on a diagonal. Works like a champ, except I probably should have gone with 2X10's, or even 2X12's. I'm not as skinny as I was when I made them. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

01-07-2013, 03:53 PM	#20
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" Great idea! I cringe every time I've been under my Jeep or truck while it was on jack stands and have thrown tires and wheels under it so if it did fall it wouldn't fall all the way and crush me. I'm going to have to make some of these! __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.



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01-07-2013, 11:30 PM	#21
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" I've got to make me a set of those, how are they fastened together?

01-10-2013, 05:23 PM	#22
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" I used either 2.5" or 3" deck screws. I can't seem to remember exactly. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

01-10-2013, 05:34 PM	#23
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" What do you guys think of this use of lumber Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

01-11-2013, 12:06 AM	#25
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: Tired of being lowered, raised it 8" Wood glue would probably work better than screws if you have time and clamps or just don't have a drill. __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton

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